Chapter 286 The Coming–of–Age Celebration

Milly found herself momentarily lost for words among the crowd as she overheard her classmates praising Stephanic.

Isn’t military training a common experience for everyone at camp? Stephanie’s no different from the rest of us, so what makes her participation seem extraordinary?

Does the gap between the rich and the poor really change how we’re seen?

Stephanie, with a smile, modestly accepted the accolades. Once everyone had said their piece, she humbly responded, “Thank you, but you’re giving me too much credit. I want to fit in with everyone and not be singled out for having a ‘princess complex.

Her admirers didn’t miss a beat and jumped in with more praise.

“Stephanie, your modesty is so commendable. You’re the most grounded heiress I’ve ever met.”

“Your presence is so refreshing. You make everyone feel at ease just by being yourself

“It’s confusing when less wealthy people act more entitled than you. That’s the real puzzle.”

Milly’s expression tightened, wondering if they were talking about her.

Then Stephanie added kindly, “Let’s not talk down about Milly. She’s really nice, although she might be slightly prickly sometimes. I can vouch for her being great most of the time.”

Realizing what she’d just said, Stephanie quickly covered her mouth, her eyes widening in shock.

“Oh, my apologies, Milly. I didn’t mean to say that. Can you forgive me, please?

Milly mused to herself, recognizing the unintentional sting in their words.

At first, she wasn’t sure if they were talking about her, but it soon became apparent that she was indeed the topic..

warped

Stephanie? Being the heir of the Burnetts surely puts you in a different league. Me? I’m just an ordinary person and thankful for any compliment

deal with

from them, copy them, and eventually outdo them! To engage in deceit is to dive into an endless

to her face if she likes being acknowledged as the heiress. But is she ready for

Milly’s remarks, Stephanie couldn’t hide her displeasure, her face betraying a

emotions.

use the title to suck up, Milly clearly intended to stir the

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maintain her composed

of elegance and

she managed, “I value your

“Actually, I might have gone too far. Considering my own simple beginnings, I’m

the edge of losing

arched an eyebrow, waiting to see if the wealthy

sip on her drinks, seemed funny to Milly. Even with the teasing, Stephanie chose not to react, all to maintain her image. It was

who quickly pulled herself together.

be friends. You might not like me, but let me know if I’ve messed up somehow. I’ll fix it. I might not be as smart or pretty as you, and my grades could improve. Everyone looks up to

with emotion, making her look pitiful

to hold back her tears, Milly stood there, seemingly

everyone’s anger flared up,

advantage of their grades, manipulating and being unkind to those

about having good grades? Aren’t we all doing well academically here? At the end of the day, we’re all going to end up

she going to become famous? Stephanie could outshine her with

your worth, she’s just jealous. Come hang out with us later; we’ve got

her own! She deserves to

was left speechless

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