Chapter 258 The General Surprises Everyone

The approach worked. Upon noticing Stephanie’s fitful crying, Xavier finally shifted his attention from the pair at the table. To comfort her, he awkwardly said, “Stephanie, stop the tears. I’m sorry, it’s on me. I got sidetracked for a second there. You’re truly one–of–a–kind, and I’m really proud of you.”

With tears, Stephanic looked at Xavier pitifully and asked, “Do you mean that, Xavier?”

“Definitely. To me, you stand out more than anyone,” he faltered, puzzled by his own genuine outburst.

Stephanie, missing the brief shift in Xavier’s expression, was comforted as he focused back on her.

She gave a compliant nod, giving Milly a quick look, her heart filled with scorn and thinking. Do you believe you stand a chance against me?

“Xavier, you’re the best. I always knew your heart is with me. This makes me so happy… Stephanie started to say.

But before she could complete her thought, the clock on the wall chimed, announcing it was five o’clock.

Lucius’s gaze turned sharp, her voice cold and commanding, “Let’s start!” And with that, he grabbed a pen and dived into the questions.

The contest kicked off at five and wrapped up at six.-

Milly, just getting ready to focus, was caught off guard by a breezy gust, making her outfit flutter.

Suddenly, she saw Xavier beside her, quickly signing his name on his test paper.

Caught by surprise by Xavier’s decision to join in, Milly asked, “Xavier, you’re entering the quiz too?”

Seeing her confused look, Xavier replied awkwardly, “Is that an issue?”

Milly paused before saying, “Well, no…

on

258 The

you can make

under her breath, “Has

Xavier understood his

mess with Stephanie and spread negativity, is somehow better than

thought made him feel minor

brush it off as just the nature of the exams putting them at

an excuse.

as lesser, he aimed to show

the exam at an

Lucius’s diligence, Milly and Xavier stopped their back–and–forth, especially

with it?

too well how crucial it was to stick together when facing outside challenges. They allowed

simple. ‘Protect your

scolding snapped Milly and Xavier back to their exam. Although they had wasted

the exams occupied the students, the older men nearby grew increasingly fidgety. Unable to stand the quiet after a few moments, they

think will come out on

258 The

One’s a top national performer, and

is definitely my Lucius. Did you know Lucius took the college entrance exam with a fever? In any normal

Philip scoffed, “Big talk!”

“You!”

children, Frank swiftly said, “Okay, okay, let’s

is in

an eyebrow, a bit confused, “A bet? But the kids already have their

How about we have our own bet? I’m putting my money on Lucius coming out on top. We’ve watched him grow, and

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