Chapter 265 Two Meddling Third Parties

Samuel, consistently attentive in his studies, promptly readied himself to depart upon the teacher’s directive.

He made sure to invite Milly along, remarking, “Milly, shall we go?”

Milly paused, feeling uneasy under Jordan’s intense stare. Her instincts cautioned her that leaving with Samuel at this moment might upset him.

But if I openly stay here, it doesn’t seem like I have any suitable reasons, right?

“How about…”

Just as she was debating whether to make up an excuse to smooth things over, she suddenly heard Jordan speak up nearby again, “Weren’t you just saying you’d send a student representative to show me around the school? Let it be her.”

Milly was surprised by his words.

Is Jordan being that straightforward?

The school leaders were equally stunned, their eyes filled with disbelief as they looked at Milly not far away. “This … ”

The girl before them was clearly a freshman, probably not even familiar with the school herself, let alone capable of guiding others around.

The principal pondered carefully, not wanting to take any risks. He feared that a clueless freshman might inadvertently disrespect Jordan, which could jeopardise millions in donations.

So, he cautiously suggested, “Mr. Burnett, perhaps it would be better to have trained student representatives lead you on the tour. They are highly

knowledgeable in their fields, whereas a freshman might not …

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With each word spoken, the air around them grew colder, and by the end, the chilling atmosphere had effectively silenced any further lengthy explanations from the principal.

He looked at Jordan’s unexpectedly dark expression, appearing innocent and caught off guard.

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principal couldn’t bear it any longer and quickly tugged on the principal’s sleeve, shaking his head to signal him to stop. Didn’t he see that Mr. Burnett’s face had already turned as dark

just to visit the school. He obviously wanted

the principal was older, he

sensed that something was amiss and changed tack. “However,

sheepish smile spreading across his face that made Milly want to cringe

can handle leadership roles adeptly, as evidenced by this leader’s ability

that his strategy worked. Jordan’s previously grim expression

with flattery, quickly waved to Milly, “The student over there,

hesitate and hurried

apart, and due to the teachers‘ earlier reprimand, all the surrounding students had already left. Now, only the three of them remained, and

and bowed to the teachers. “Hello,

Jordan as well. “Nice to

her. “Please take Mr. Burnett on

nodded and responded, “Yes,

the fine beads of sweat

her forehead, Jordan’s eyes

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school, with no shade to provide relief. Moreover, it was nearing noon, and the sun was at

million donation, I will donate an additional 450 thousand dollars for the planting

sun is scorching

school leaders momentarily speechless, unable to

thousand–he said it as lightly as if he

school leaders finally processed his words, they were almost ready to bow in gratitude. “Of course, Mr. Burnett, you can rest

cold “Hmm,” casting a frosty glance their way, as if silently

school leaders were all shrewd individuals. One look at his expression, and they knew it

about to turn away, he couldn’t help but glance at Milly and Jordan with some concern. Though he trusted Jordan’s character and believed him to be a gentleman, the fact remained

couldn’t shake off the

and gestured to Samuel and Lucius, who were still standing nearby. “You two boys, come over here and accompany Mr. Burnett on the tour

Lucius, he walked over to join them.

almost overflowing from the

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