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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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258 The General

Think you can

whispered under her breath, “Has he lost

reality, only Xavier understood

as almost ridiculous–Milly, who loved to mess with Stephanie and spread negativity, is somehow

made him feel

brush it off as just the nature of the exams putting them at different ranks. But deep down, he

an excuse.

as lesser, he aimed to show Milly he was more capable than she

the exam at an unmatched pace, his

and Xavier stopped their back–and–forth, especially after Jonathan’s

bickering and get on with it? Lucius is already down two questions

facing outside challenges. They allowed disagreements among themselves but presented a

was simple.

exam. Although they had wasted some time, their talent enabled them

grew increasingly fidgety. Unable to stand the quiet after a few moments, they gave in to

do we think will come

The General

“Oh, no doubt, my grandchildren. One’s a top national performer, and

is definitely my Lucius. Did you know Lucius took the college

Philip scoffed, “Big talk!”

“You!”

louder, disturbing the focused children,

how confident each of you is in your children, why don’t we

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

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