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Milly knew her strong and weak points quite well. It wouldn’t be her best moment if she had to sit for a language exam. But, throw her into a math or physics contest, and she’d shine – her skills were unbeatable. Throughout her Ph.D. program at a top university, she earned the nickname ‘Problem–Solving Prodigy,‘ reigning supreme for four years straight. Only after she moved on from academia did others finally get a break from her dominance.
The thrill of tackling challenging problems today reignited her passion for academia, making Milly grin and declare, “Time to dive in.”
Meanwhile, Anthony, hearing about the upcoming test, also got his game face on. Competition wasn’t the issue. Testing was where Milly shined, and he was all in on her skills. Having shared classrooms with Milly, he was no stranger to her problem–solving knack.
Jonathan leaned towards Milly, whispering encouragement, “You got this, Milly!”
Milly responded with a nod and gratitude, “Thanks, Jonathan. I’m going all out.”
Just as she was about to start, someone else snatched her test paper.
Milly was speechless.
All of a sudden, Xavier, who was standing off to the side and had gone unnoticed, walked up to her. He grabbed the test paper from her hand and scrutinised it with a frown.
“This question spans a wide range, including several experimental verification queries.
Milly arched an eyebrow. “I’m on it.”
Xavier’s brow furrowed in confusion. “Really? Do you grasp the concept of an experimental demonstration essay?”
Milly stayed calm and said, “Indeed, I do. It’s about using certain experimental methods as proof and forming conclusions from those experiments, which we call the thesis. But the thesis isn’t the last word; to fully answer the question, we need to apply a range of theoretical knowledge too, don’t we, Xavier?”
Her renly was unmistakable almost too straightforward
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Xavier paused, then responded. While she was right, the complexity of experimental demonstration essays went beyond her summary.
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Having graduated from Crestfallen University, focusing on life sciences and theoretical research and shining at a top scientific institution, Xavier found the test’s experimental aspects beyond his peciality.
Only some experiments can be executed in a practical setup; some need to be simulated, and some can’t be simulated. This situation calls for a thorough grasp of theory and a range of formulas, demanding a solid foundation of understanding.
Milly, with her impressive talents, had mainly encountered high–school–level material. Meanwhile, Lucius had been prepped to lead the Scathings from a young
age.
Their match seemed even in terms of physical fitness and theoretical research.
But in reality, Milly was at a disadvantage.
Despite her past issues with Stephanie, this challenge went beyond personal disputes–it symbolised the Burnett–Scathings competition.
Xavier felt a duty to secure victory for the Burnetts.
“I’ll take on Mr. Scathings in the contest.”
Milly seemed confused.
Lucius, hearing this, looked annoyed. His gaze sharpened, his tone laced with arrogance. “You’re not strong enough. Let her compete with me.”
The same disdainful tone aimed at Anthony crept into the conversation again, causing anger to rush over Xavier.
His face turned red, but given that he was older and perhaps wiser than Anthony, he somehow managed to keep his cool. Despite the storm brewing inside him, he appeared calm on the outside.
A quiet snicker broke through the tension.
Milly couldn’t help but let out a soft laugh.
It wasn’t loud, but they were so close that Xavier caught it instantly, his face
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darkening further in response.
Milly quickly assured him that her laughter wasn’t intentional.
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Calmly, she said, “Xavier, I didn’t mean to laugh just now. If Mr. Scathings wants at showdown, let’s do it. I’ve got this. I’m confident about what I can do.”
Xavier was seething, his cheeks visibly twitching with frustration. With a cold huff, he shot back, “Fine, but you’re going to regret
Milly gave him a sweet smile, choosing to ignore his tone.
Lifting her hand, Milly grabbed the exam paper again, laying it in front of her. The detailed text, filled with various symbols and expressions, sent a rush of excitement through her veins.
It felt like reuniting with old friends after a long absence.
Lucius, on his part, seemed geared up as well. He watched the clock on the wall. intently as though waiting for the right moment. At the same time, everyone else around held their breath in anticipation.
Tick tock.
In a nearby corner, Stephanie was seething with concealed fury. Her nails dug into. her palms, though she seemed unaware of the pain.
She was infuriated.
After all, she was the one who had excelled and even received an acceptance letter from a prestigious university. This should have been her moment of glory, with all eyes on her, but instead, all the attention was now riveted on Milly.
Even worse, Matthew, who had always shown her affection, was now completely engrossed in watching Milly.
Stephanie couldn’t stand it. She refused to accept this shift.
A determined gleam appeared in her eyes. Enough was enough; lingering on this would serve no purpose. It was time to cut her losses and move on.
Biting her lip to release the pent–up frustration, she approached Xavier. She asked quietly. “Xavier, do you think I’m worthless? Milly’s just so good at everything.”
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Since Xavier had always been there for her, it was crucial to get his support first.
As for Matthew and Jeffrey, figuring them out was challenging. Right now, she couldn’t risk any slip–ups, so it was essential to keep her image intact.
When Xavier noticed the pair sitting neatly at the table and eyeing the test papers, he felt a sudden rush in his palms. Stephanie’s question caught him off guard, and all he could muster was, “Oh.”
Oh?
Stephanie struggled to hold back her tears upon hearing his words. For the first time in ages, Xavier seemed utterly disinterested in her.
When she glanced up, she noticed Xavier’s attention was fixed on individuals seated at the table before them.