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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…

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you can make

breath,

Xavier understood

to mess with Stephanie and spread negativity,

thought made him feel minor and

just the nature of the exams putting them at different ranks. But deep down, he couldn’t shake

an excuse.

not to be seen as lesser, he aimed to show Milly he was

the exam at an

and Xavier stopped their back–and–forth,

and get on with it? Lucius is already down

facing outside challenges. They

simple. ‘Protect your

scolding snapped Milly and Xavier back to their exam. Although they had wasted some time, their talent enabled

Unable

do we think will come out on top among these

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smug, Philip snorted and said dismissively, “Oh, no doubt, my grandchildren. One’s a top national performer, and the

but roll his eyes, joining in, “The real powerhouse here is definitely my Lucius. Did you

Philip scoffed, “Big talk!”

“You!”

children, Frank

of you is in your children, why

bet? But the kids

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