Chapter 30 Finding a Solution Meanwhile, at the Spencer’s residence, Melanie was on a conference call. After hanging up, she looked hopefully at her mother and said excitedly. “Mom, Stephanie said she will help us. Does this mean we won’t go bankrupt?” Melanie’s mother, Emily Shaw, frowned, still feeling a bit worried. She had encountered all types of people in her social circle. She always feels that the gentle and considerate best friend her daughter talks about is not a simple person. If someone genuinely wanted to help their friends, their initial reaction upon hearing the news would be to urgently grasp the situation or try to help in any way possible. No matter which it is, there would definitely be emotional fluctuations. However, this girl was unusually quiet. “Melanie, call her again and ask her if she is aware of our family’s situation. Don’t be too direct, just try to gather information indirectly,” Emily advised. Melanie hesitated upon hearing her mother’s suggestion. “Mom, Stephanie and I are very close. Since she promised to help us, she will definitely help us. There’s no need to ask again. I trust her.” Just then, her phone buzzed with an audio message from an unknown number. She was about to delete it, but Emily intervened. “Open it and listen.” Melanie mumbled, “Isn’t this a prank?” However, seeing Emily’s serious expression, she obediently opened the message. In an instant, the clear conversation filled the quiet living room. “Milly, Melanie posted your previous grades on the blog, and I only found out later that she also humiliated you on the blog. I didn’t expect her jealousy to be so strong, to actually hurt you like this. If I had known earlier, I would have stopped her The bet was not my idea either. She was just being reckless. Actually, my relationship with her is not good. at all. We’re just purely classmates. I never thought she would involve me in the bet, creating a rift between us sisters. She’s really malicious. Milly, please don’t be angry with me because of this bad girl, okay?” ‘Who said we were good friends?‘ ‘Milly, you may not know this since you just arrived, but the Spencer Group is nothing compared to our Burnell Group. She only approached me for her benefit. You also know we are classmates. I simply couldn’t refuse. The voice in the recording is the same as the female voice on the phone just now. Who else could it be besides Stephanie? The audio was brief, but there was no background noise. Every word was clear. Melanie was completely stunned. Her face turned pale instantly. What did I hear? Stephanie said I only approached her for my benefit. She didn’t consider me her good friend? She even called me a bad girl? Everything was my fault…. Melanie shook her head in disbelief, trembling as she turned off the audio and dialled Stephanie’s friand. CL… 1/3 Chapter 30 Finding a Solution +5 Pearls would never say something like that. Someone must be framing her. I need to talk to her and get to the bottom of this.” The call was quickly answered. Stephanie’s clear and cheerful voice came through, “Hi, Melanie. Is there something you need?” “Stephanie. you… “Melanie didn’t know how to express the words, so she took a different approach, “Have you met Milly already? Did she say anything?” Stephanic was taken aback. She had been so happy just now that she had forgotten about this. She replied, “Um… I’ll go see her later. You know we have the college entrance exam coming up, and there’s so much homework from the teachers. I want to finish it before I go.” “Even though our family has gone bankrupt because of you, you don’t even care about this little request. Stephanie, are you still my best friend?‘ Melanie was surprised by how nonchalant she was. Her voice became sharper. Stephanie frowned upon hearing the accusation. Her previously joyful mood from convincing Milly not to publicly apologise quickly turned sour. She had always looked down on Melanie, never truly considering her a best friend. She’s the youngest daughter of the Burnetts, destined to inherit the family business and stand in the upper class of society. How could she be on the same level as the Spencers, who couldn’t even compare to the threshold of a prestigious family? They were never on the same level. Stephanie couldn’t help but sound a bit sarcastic, “Melanie, how could you say such things? It really hurts me to hear you say that. I will help you, but now we are about to take the college entrance examination. We are students and should prioritise our studies. How about this? After the exam, I will find Milly to understand the situation and also talk to my brother to help your f Melanie’s chest heaved. She breathed heavily, trying to keep herself calm, and said, “No, we can’t wait until after the college entrance examination. It’s still a month away!” Stephanie didn’t care about the urgency on the other end of the phone but instead rebuked, “Melanie, your aggressive attitude is really uncomfortable. Since you are in such a hurry, then I can’t help you.” With that, she hung up the phone. The Spencer Group had gone bankrupt, and Melanie had no value to herself anymore. Even if she had to confront the situation head–on, she wasn’t afraid, as she always had followers around her. On the other end, after the phone call was abruptly ended, Melanie angrily threw her phone on the ground, and with a loud “bang, the screen shattered. She covered her face and squatted on the sofa, crying uncontrollably. “How could she do this? I really thought of her as my best friend. I did so much for her. She still said such things about me!” Emily touched her hair lovingly and comforted, “Don’t cry. It’s not bad to see someone clearly through one thing. At least it proves that you have grown up. “But, Mom, what should I do? If Stephanie doesn’t help us, our family will go bankrupt… Emily narrowed her eyes, glanced at the shattered phone that Melanie had thrown on the ground, and said 2/3 softly, “No, there is another way.” +5 Pearls Milly yawned as she entered the classroom. In her previous life as an actress, she either filmed night scenes or rushed to complete scenes, often without time to rest. Now that she had finally transmigrated into an ordinary person through a book, she couldn’t even rest because of the college entrance examination. … Read More “A Film Queen Chapter 30” »
Category: A Film Queen of Two Worlds
The almighty film queen unexpectedly became the vicious younger sister of six magnates? Just as she was about to leave to avoid getting in the way of her brothers spoiling the supporting actress, things took an unexpected turn. Big brother offered, “Milly, here’s a black card; use it as you please!” The second brother warned, “Touch Milly and face the consequences!” The third brother demanded, “Who dares harm Milly?” The fourth brother handed over his gold medal, saying, “Milly, take this and play with it as you like.” The fifth brother insisted, “If you want me in your movie, make sure Milly agrees first.” The sixth brother vowed, “Hurt Milly, and you’ll face our wrath!” Milly Burnett simply smirked and continued excelling in exams, becoming a movie queen, a dancer, and a designer all at once! As the six magnates proudly watched their sister shine on TV and claim the title of best actress, a man in a suit suddenly appeared with a diamond ring, proposing publicly to their sister. The brothers wasted no time in reacting, declaring, “We knew his intentions weren’t pure! Dream of chasing our Milly? Maybe in your next life!”
Chapter 29 The Beginning of the Show Stephanie suddenly lowered her posture to apologise. Not only because it was embarrassing to do so in front of the entire school but also because the swearing ceremony at Crestwood High required parental participation. The purpose was to inspire students‘ fighting spirit and to involve parents in assisting with the college entrance examination. Although Carlos and Olivia had been taking care of their grandfather abroad and her brother, Jordan, was on a business trip, there were other parents at Crestwood High who stand in as the Burnetts‘ business partners. Stephanie did not want to take any risks, as she knew her family would disapprove of her actions. if they found out she was bullying Milly. Therefore, despite her reluctance, she had to apologise. Ding! A phone call rang suddenly. Just as Stephanie was about to achieve her goal and avoid apologising in front of the whole school, a phone call interrupted the moment. She ignored the ringing phone and continued to frown, She looks pitifully at Milly, attempting to steer the conversation away, “Milly, can we just forget about the apology under the national flag?” However, the phone is ringing persistently. Milly leaned against the door frame and didn’t answer directly. Instead, she said leisurely, “You’d better answer the phone first.” Stephanie bit her lip and took out her phone reluctantly. The call was from Melanie. Why did Melanie call me at this time? After a brief pause, she answered the phone and heard Melanie’s anxious voice on the other end, “Stephanie, please help me. Our family is facing bankruptcy.” Her voice was not loud, but it was too quiet in the corridor. Milly overheard the conversation and raised an eyebrow. Stephanie was also stunned for a moment. She turned around quickly and asked softly, “What’s going on? Weren’t you fine during the day?” Melanie sobbed and explained, “Dad said it was because I provoked people I shouldn’t have provoked in school, so someone attacked our family. The only person I had a conflict with in school was Milly. It must be her. Please help me! Can you ask Milly to let my family go? Besides, the reason why we have conflicts is because I stand up for you.” Stephanie pursed her lips. From the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of Milly standing at the door, leaning lazily on the door frame. She was wearing white silk pyjamas. Under the orange light, she looked like a fairy in the sunset. She had a very ordinary face, and even the big, thick glasses blocked most of her face. But how can she look like a fairy while standing there without saying a word? In Stephanie’s memory, she looked thin and malnourished. She didn’t realise when Milly started to change. 1/3 45 +5 Pearls Stephanie clenched her fists hard, her teeth chattering with jealousy. How could this girl from the countryside act so superior in front of her? I was the true young lady of the Burnetts. She took a deep breath and forced her voice to sound normal, whispering. “Melanie, don’t be sad. Don’t worry. I will help you and plead to Milly” A voice caying joyfully came from the other end of the phone, “Stephanie, you are so kind. You are really my best friend.” After hanging up the phone, Stephanie turned around and said gently, “Milly, I’m sorry. It was Melanie who called just now,” Milly glanced at her lazily, not curious, and responded, “Oh, so what?” Stephanie smiled and said softly, “It’s nothing. She just called me to ask me about my homework. Milly, you already forgave me earlier, so can you just forget about the apology under the national flag? After all, it was Melanie who made a bet with you, not me.” Milly suddenly found it amusing. I really don’t know how the Burnetts educated Stephanie. How did she become so thick–skinned? If she didn’t mishear just now, she just vaguely heard words such as “bankruptcy, “conflict,” “pleading, and so on. These words can be easily connected together. She can guess what Melanie means. Although she doesn’t know if Melanie’s family bankruptcy has anything to do with her, she can tell from her tone just now that she is indeed asking for Stephanie’s help.. Milly blinked, tilted her head, mimicked her innocent look and asked, “But Stephanie, aren’t you and Melanie good friends? Since you are good friends, you should share the same hardships.” Stephanie suddenly denied loudly, “Who said we are good friends? Milly, you may not know this since your just arrived, but the Spencer Group is nothing compared to our Burnett Group. She only approached me for her benefit. You also know we are classmates. I simply couldn’t refuse.” Milly stretched out her hand to hold the frame of her glasses and continued to ask, “So, you mean that you don’t actually want to be friends with her, but she is pestering you?” Stephanie relaxed a little when she heard her tone and nodded quickly, “Yes, she was the one who pestered me. Whether it was the previous blog about posting your results to frame you or the later post about picking a fight with you and making a bet with you, I didn’t know about any of these things. If I had known about it, I would definitely not have allowed her to slander you like this. I only reluctantly became friends with her for the sake of the relationship between our two families.” A hint of sarcasm flashed in Milly’s eyes, but it quickly dissipated under the reflection of the glasses, “Oh, okay then. I will talk to the teacher.” Stephanie’s eyes suddenly lit up, as if she didn’t expect that she would agree, “Thank you, Milly. Then, you can rest. I will go back to the room first.” After saying that, she turned around and left without any hesitation. Milly stood there and looked at her turning back. She couldn’t hold it back and snorted coldly. This Stephanie is not only thick–skinned but also vicious–hearted. She can even turn against her best friend. 2/3 Chapter 29 The Beginning of the Show. 63% +5 Pearlo But if she thinks about it carefully, it seems quite normal. In the book, after the Burnetts went bankrupt, she still took all the money and fled abroad, without caring about her brothers, who had treated her dearly. at home. Milly returned to the room and took out her phone from her pyjamas pocket. The recording light on her mobile phone was still blinking. … Read More “A Film Queen Chapter 29” »
Chapter 28 Seeking Help from Milly Melanie’s heart skipped a beat. After a while, a wave of panic washed over her. +5 Pearls Her intuition told her that something significant had occurred to her family. Something beyond her control. She looked at her mother, who was standing silently, weeping. Suppressing her inner fear, she asked with a trembling voice, “Mom, what’s happening? Please don’t scare me. What’s going on?” Emily looked at Melanie with a heavy heart and sobbed. “Melanie, our family’s company… has gone bankrupt.” Melanie felt as though the ground had crumbled beneath her feet. The news seems surreal. Her eyes widened in disbelief and fear as she shook her head, muttering, “No, this can’t be happening. Everything seemed fine earlier. Dad even mentioned a major project that could significantly boost our company’s revenue this year… Her face paled. She desperately clutched her mother’s sleeve, hoping it was all a lie. “Mom, are you serious? Is this because you didn’t want to buy me that new bag? I don’t need it, I swear. Please, tell me this isn’t true.” Tears welled in Emily’s eyes; her once composed demeanour was shattered. She looked at Melanie with pity and helplessness, “Melaniec, when will you grow up?” Melanie covered her ears and yelled hysterically, refusing to accept the harsh reality. Her voice quivered as she exclaimed, “I refuse to believe it. How could we go bankrupt? You’re lying to me! Yes! You’re lying!” Fearing her daughter’s reaction, Emily embraced her. “Melanie, calm down. There might be a way out of this.” Melanie stood still, repeating mechanically, “A way out?” Even Jeff, sitting in shock on the floor, looked up hopefully, “Honey, is there really a solution? Can we overcome this?” Emily nodded, “Yes. Remember when you called for help earlier? Despite the rejections, they hinted that someone was targeting our company because you offended people who shouldn’t be offended in school. Think, Melanie, who have you clashed with recently?” Before marrying into the family, Emily Shaw was a successful businesswoman in her own right. However, after marrying Jeff Spencer, she slowly retreated behind the scenes, but her sharp business acumen remained intact. After calming down, she saw a glimmer of hope in the situation. Since they all said Melanie had provoked people in the school, they can work hard on this. They should apologise and make compensation, and things may turn around.. Melanie’s eyes were swollen, her hands clenched tightly as she reflected on the school feud… 1/3 Chapter 28 Seeking Help from Milly It was Milly! The only person she had clashed with recently was Milly! “Mom, I remember now. It’s Milly!” 第54%量 +5 Pearls Emily fin rowed her eyebrow, processing this information before asking. “Is she the Burnetts’s newly recognised daughter?” Melanie confirmed, “Yes. That’s her.” But then she hesitated, “No. Stephanie and I are close friends. My conflict with Milly was to help Stephanie: If the Burnetts were targeting us, Stephanie would have informed me Emily remained silent, contemplating the situation as her mind raced. Their Spencer Group was less powerful than the Burnett Group, but it was also an influential company in the local area. It would be challenging for the Burnett Group to bring them down overnight. There must be a greater force behind it. “Melanie, call your close friend Stephanie, inform her about our bankruptcy, and observe her reaction.” Melanie hesitated, not wanting to lose face in front of her classmates. “Mom, I…” Emily could see through her daughter’s thoughts with just one look. Therefore, she sternly stared at Melanie. “If you still want to continue attending school, living in this mansion, and buying designer brands, you must listen to me!” Melanie obediently took out her phone and made the call. Meanwhile, Stephanie stood outside Milly’s door, hoping to gain Milly’s sympathy. “Milly, congratulations on achieving first place in the entire grade. If Mom and Dad knew, they would be pleased.” Milly leaned against the door, raising an eyebrow. “Did you come to my door just to thank me?” She doubted the sincerity of this seemingly kind–hearted girl. Stephanie immediately teared up, stepped forward, and gently grabbed Milly’s sleeve, choking back tears. “Milly, Melanie posted your previous grades on Crestwood High’s website and humiliated you. I only found out about it later. I didn’t expect her jealousy to be so intense that she would hurt you so much. If I had known earlier, I would have stopped her.” “The bet was not my idea. It was her recklessness. Our relationship is not good at all. We are just classmates. I never imagined she would involve me in the bet, causing a rift between us. Please don’t be angry with me because of her actions.” Milly was impressed by her manipulation and deceit. No wonder in the novel, it is the original owner or those business tycoons of the Burnetts, they have been deceived by this girl. With this unpredictable face, even if she was a movie queen in my previous life, she was out of reach of this acting ability. … Read More “A Film Queen Chapter 28” »
Chapter 27 The Spencers Bankruptcy Inside the karaoke private room. Crash! The table’s wine bottles, glasses, fruit plates, and pastries were swept to the floor, creating a mess. Melanie was taken aback by Stephanie’s furious outburst and stuttered to comfort her, “S–Stephanie, I’m sorry. I am the one who caused trouble for you. But I did it for your good because I wanted to help you. Who knew Milly, that b*tch, still had a trick up her sleeve.” Melanie genuinely considered Stephanie to be her close sister. When she heard Stephanie’s complaint, she didn’t hesitate to stand by her side, treating Milly as their common enemy. In reality, she had no personal grudge against Milly. However, seeing Stephanie being forced to apologise in front of the entire school because of her, she felt even more guilty. She forgot that she could have simply ignored the whole situation. Stephanie took several deep breaths to suppress the urge to lash out. This Melanie, she’s just a fool. Apologising in front of Milly was one thing, but she dragged me into it and made me apologise in front of many people. She’s completely ruined my reputation! If my parents and brothers found out, they would look down on me. Then, everything I had accomplished in the Burnetts would go to waste. But now she couldn’t break up with Melanie. After all, the only pawn she could use now was her. If Melanie didn’t help her, she would be too weak against Milly. “It’s okay. I was just too angry just now. I didn’t expect my sister to be so heartless, not even willing to let me go, so I made you suffer with me. I’m sorry, Melanie, it’s all my fault. Stephanie pursed her lips; her eyes were red, and her voice choked with sobs like a pitiful little victim. When Melanie saw her like this, her sense of justice returned. She rolled up her sleeves angrily. “Stephanie, you are really too kind. She bullies you so much, but you still call her sister.” Obviously, she had forgotten that they were the ones who started the trouble on purpose. Stephanie sniffed, her tone filled with despair, “Everyone in the family likes my sister. She is outstanding and has now ranked first in the whole grade. I am definitely no match for her. My sister dislikes me, so I dare not say anything.” Melanie felt heartbroken when she heard Stephanie’s pitiful voice. Initially, she envied Stephanie for being born into the Burnetts, with six brothers who treated her like at little princess. But now it seemed that she also had a lot of worries and was very cautious. It’s all because of Milly. Stephanie wouldn’t have suffered so much grievance and hurt if Milly hadn’t returned! No, I have to help Stephanie. She suddenly thought of something and excitedly leaned in front of Stephanie, saying, “Stephanic, I suddenly remembered something. You can definitely outshine your sister in this matter. Your parents will be proud of you because of this.” 1/3 Chapter 27 The Spencers Bankruptcy Stephanie raised her head, which was hanging low, and asked anxiously. “What is it?” +5 Pearts Melanie continued, “A few days ago, I heard someone telling my dad that Director Alan Hawkins is coming to our school to select a supporting role for his new movie. The role requires a girl who can do ballet. Stephanie, you have learned ballet before and have reached level nine. You are also so beautiful. He will definitely choose you.” Stephanie’s eyes lit up with joy as soon as she heard this. She instantly became excited. Director Alan Hawkins, a big shot who has won numerous awards from significant directors domestically and internationally. Every movie he directs becomes a hit, and many celebrities are willing to be a cameo in his films. Moreover, he has produced countless award–winning actors and actresses. If she could be chosen, it would bring great honour to the Burnetts. “Can we trust this news? There are so many aspiring actors who would love to work in Mr. Hawkin’s films; how is it possible that they haven’t found a suitable candidate? Stephanie questioned. Melanie quickly explained, “I’ve heard that the requirements for this role are rigorous. The character must be innocent yet worldly–wise, as well as be proficient in ballet. Many female stars in the entertainment industry have already been eliminated based solely on the first requirement. I heard that Mr. Hawkins has been looking nationwide for this role.” “So, this news is definitely accurate. They will visit our school in a few days; the principal has already given approval. My dad happened to kдetivare fal denting’s assistants and since I attend Crestwood High, I thought I should inform you. You should start preparing now. Stephanie, this time, you will definitely outshine Milly!” updates? You will be notified for the updates Stephanie’s eyes lit up with determinof the Stovely bucher finding ppress the excitement in her heart. Despite being adopted by the Burnetts, her parents showered her with love and attention, focusing on all aspects of her upbringing, including etiquette, social skills, and various talents. One of these talents was ballet, which was the skill she had been training in for the longest time and excelled the most. She also had already passed level nine! As for Milly, coming from a humble background, she was fortunate to have enough to eat, let alone afford ballet lessons. This time, Stephanie was eager to see what Milly could bring to compete with her! Upon entering the house, Melanie was stunned by a sudden slap. She suffered a brief deafness in her left ear. As soon as she looked up, she saw her father, Jeff Spencer. His sleeves rolled up, and his face flushed with anger. Despite being restrained by her mother, Emily Shaw, he still attempted to strike her again. “You ungrateful child! You still have a face to go home! I’ll teach you a lesson today!” … Read More “A Film Queen Chapter 27” »
Chapter 26 Mr Tate’s Fiancée Upon hearing these words, everyone immediately sat up straight and focused intently. Thud! Thud! Thud! At the head of the table, George’s slender fingers tapped rhythmically on the tabletop, creating a distinct noise in the silent conference room. All of his subordinates maintained an upright posture. They even didn’t dare to breathe, afraid that any movement could lead to trouble. After a brief pause, George finally spoke. His voice carrying a hint of restraint, “Today, we have four matters to discuss in this meeting. I expect everyone to address them promptly and not waste my time.” Mr. Tate was so upset. The problem must be severe! “Understood. Everyone swiftly opened their laptops, their finger ready to take notes. The first issue is a post on Crestwood High’s website spreading false information about my fiancée. I need you to identify the source of this IP address within one minute.” Everyone’s fingers trembled, and their eyes widened in disbelief. What? Mr. Tate has a fiancee? Danny also widened his eyes, almost twisting his waist in surprise. What? Did Mr. Tate call an emergency meeting with deadly intentions because of this? George wasted no time on their curiosity. He glanced at his watch and declared, “Time starts now.” The elite technical team at Tate Group swiftly gathered all the relevant information about the IP address within half a minute and presented it to George. “Mr. Tate, we have traced the location of the post to Crestwood High. We pinpointed the exact source in Crestwood High D class through advanced positioning techniques. Utilizing mobile phone data, we identified the student responsible as Melanie Spencer from this class. Additionally, we accessed the student’s information from Crestwood High’s records and have forwarded it to your email. At the same time, we also deleted the post that slandered the lady.” Upon hearing the term ‘lady, George felt his anger dissipate slightly, causing a slight curve on his lips. “Your bonus for this month is increased by 30%. You can go to the finance department to claim it yourself.” The general managers in the technical department were left speechless. Was it really that simple? Look, Mom, I’ve succeeded in gaining favour with the right person! Maintaining a cold expression, George efficiently opened his email. A detailed information sheet with a one–inch photo appeared on the screen instantly. Melanie Spencer from the Spencer Group. After reviewing the entire information sheet, George continued, “The second issue is to investigate the industrial chain of the Spencer Group in Adonio and their trade relationships with other groups within three minutes.” T 1/3 & Flancée Two minutes later, detailed information appeared in George’s email again. +5 Pearls He tapped on the desktop with his finger on the table. After scanning all the data regarding the Spencer Group in his email, he turned to Danny beside hirn, issuing the command, “I don’t want to see the Spencer Group in Adonio within a week.” Danny nodded swiftly. Understood.” Mr. Tate was genuinely formidable! Tate Group currently holds the position of the largest enterprise in the country, and no one dares to challenge them. Although Tate Group stood in a dominant position, they refrained from pushing out other companies. In fact, George often extends a helping hand to struggling small businesses. However, this time. The Spencer Group has crossed a line with Mr. Thie. However, it’s not solely George’s fault. They should have raised their daughter correctly. They could have targeted anyone, yet they chose to target George’s future wife! George finally found a future wife he adored, but they still dared to mistreat her. They were asking for trouble. The third issue is locating a reputable orphanage in the city. The environment is not a concern, but the security must be good. It’s best if it can lock people in so they can’t go out Danny blurted out, “What? An orphanage?” He was momentarily surprised by the sudden change in topic, Why does Mr. Tate suddenly mention the orphanage? And if he wants to lock people inside so they can’t get out, isn’t that a prison? Does Mr. Tate want to send Melanie to the orphanage because she bullied Ms. Burnett? But Melanie has parents, so the orphanage wouldn’t take her, right? After hesitating momentarily, Danny said, “Mr. Tate, are you planning to send Melanie there? But she is almost of legal age, which is not easy to do, and she also has parents, Legally speaking, this would be considered a restriction of personal freedom. It may not be easy to do. But if you have to do this, it’s not impossible, just a bit troublesome George frowned, “Who said I was going to send her in? Is she even deserving?” Danny was taken aback. “Oh? Then who are you planning to send in?” “William.” Danny widened his eyes, unable to believe it. “Mr. William?” Although Mr. Tate was strict with Mr. William, he had never mistreated him materially. On the contrary, he always protected Mr. William in everything. Even when Mr. William insisted on participating in esports, Mr. Tate investigated many professional e–sports players. Knowing they suffered much physical damage from playing e–sports, he always tried to stop Mr. William. Mr. Tate was so fond of Mr. William. Logically speaking, he wouldn’t suddenly send him away. What was going on? … Read More “A Film Queen Chapter 26” »
Chapter 25 The Talkative Teacher Milly took a few steps back as she pretended to be afraid. She stood behind Alex and pleaded, “Mr. Ferrell, look. Ms. Hills is still threatening me. Boo hoo, she’s intimidating. How dare she do this in your presence. She’ll beat me to death if I’m left alone. How can I focus on studying for the exams?” I know how to act pitifully too. Witnessing his student in distress, Alex reprimanded Anna, “Ms. Hills, as a teacher, how can you intimidate a student in public like this? Listen to me. Switch with Mr. Lane from Class B for the time being. You will temporarily take over Class B, and we will address your situation in detail after the college entrance examination.” Turning to Milly with a gentle expression, he reassured her. “Don’t be afraid, Milly. Just come to me if you feel that you’re being mistreated. I will seek justice for you, alright?” It was challenging being a principal. He had to console the students while also considering the school’s overall college admission rate. Milly nodded in agreement since she had achived what she wanted. “Okay, Mr. Ferrell.” She aimed to remove Anna from Class A. She didn’t like her, and who knows what schemes she might devise in the future. She wasn’t afraid of her. She just didn’t want to waste time on trivial matters when the college entrance exam was approaching. Upon hearing Alex’s words, Anna had to suppress her emotions no matter how enraged she was. “Yes, Mr. Ferrell.” Fortunately, she hadn’t been fired yet. The fact that Alex allowed her to stay indicated that she still had a chance. She would reclaim what was rightfully hers if she behaved well during this period. As for Milly Anna would have numerous ways to force her out of school before the college entrance exam! Anna looked at Milly with malice and resentment while Milly simply rolled her eyes nonchalantly. Since she could prevent her from teaching in Class A, she also could stop her. Alex wiped the sweat from his forehead and finally resolved the situation. “Alright, now that everything is settled, let’s return to class. Don’t linger here. Milly suddenly exclaimed while looking towards the corner, “Wait, Mr. Ferrell, there’s one more issue that requires you to do justice.” Mr. Ferrell, who was about to depart, stopped in his tracks. “What is it?” This type of student was commendable in a way but always seemed to make enemies everywhere. Milly smiled, “Earlier, Melanie and Stephanie from Class D said that if I could score 700 points, they would bow and apologise in front of the entire school. Now that I have achieved that, I wonder if they will 1/3 25 The Talkative Teacher Melanie and Stephanie, who were attempting to sneak away from the corner, were taken aback. Alex frowned. “Is that so? You two, come out and apologise to Milly.” Stephanie glared at Melanie angrily. Melanie had involved her in this situation. Now, they had to suffer humiliation together. +5 Pearls Melanie hadn’t expected this to happen. Not only did Milly score 700 points, but she was also the first in their grade. With numerous teachers and students watching, they had no choice but to come out and apologise despite their reluctance. “We’re sorry, Milly. We shouldn’t have…. “Stop!” Milly abruptly raised her hand to stop them. Her eyes glinting behind her glasses. “Since you promised to apologise in front of the entire school, you shouldn’t apologise to me here. Isn’t there a swearing–in ceremony next week? You guys should apologise beneath the national flag. What do you think, Mr. Ferrell?” Alex could not refuse. He had relocated Ms. Hills to please Milly earlier on. It was just a small matter for him now, “Alright, let the discipline teacher make arrangements.” Milly smiled when she saw Stephanie and Melanie’s resentful gazes. They had to finish what they started. After everyone left, the sole beneficiary of the entire incident, Sunny, now the class teacher of Class A, approached Milly. “See, Milly. We are fated to be in the same class. Who would have thought that because of your words, I could move from class B to class A in one go instead of struggling for ten years? You are my saviour!” Milly frowned as she found Sunny to be annoying! Sunny felt hurt when Milly ignored him. “Have you forgotten about me, Milly? I supervised your exams. Do you remember my name?” Milly was annoyed by his chatter. “No.” Why is this teacher so talkative? Sunny acted pitifully. “How could you forget me? I was the first teacher you met when you entered. Crestwood High. But I forgive you. Let me remind you again that my name is Sunny Lane. It’s easy to remember. Have you heard the song that was written just for me?” Milly was intrigued, “A song written just for you?” Seeing the confusion in her eyes, Sunny explained enthusiastically. “Yes, that song ‘Sunny‘ by Boney M.” Milly was at a lost for words. 2/3 号64%量 Chapter 25 The Talkative Teacher +5 Pearls. Suddenly, she felt that Anna wasn’t so bad after all. Even though she didn’t like her, at least she wasn’t as talkativel Meanwhile, at Tate Group, … Read More “A Film Queen Chapter 25” »
Chapter 24 Answering on the Spot +5 Pearls Milly lifted her chin, rose from her seat, and fixed the principal with a resolute gaze. “Mr. Ferrell, I stand. by my words. I did not cheat. However, since some teachers and classmates doubt me, the best way to prove my innocence is to retake the exam.” Upon hearing this, Anna sneered, “Retake the exam? You’ve had access to all the test papers, so if you retake it, you’ll know all the answers, won’t you?” Milly raised her eyes, staring back coldly. It sending shivers down her spine. If you deemed as though her gaze could pierce through Anna’s soul. create the questions on the spot.” Anna was taken aback by this intense gaze. me, Ms. Hills, then it’s only fair for the teachers present to After composing herself, she realised that she had been intimidated by a teenager. Impatiently, she retorted, “Fine. We’ll create the questions on the spot. If you can’t answer them, then you must leave Class A and Crestwood High immediately!” Milly tilted her head and accepted the challenge. “Deal. But if I can answer them, Ms. Hills, resign from Crestwood High! How about that?” you must Anna was caught off guard by this confrontation and slammed her hand on the table in frustration. “How dare you!” Milly remained unfazed and chuckled. “It’s a wager. It’s more exciting that way. Are you afraid, Ms. Hills?” Anna, concerned about her reputation, reluctantly agreed in front of the onlookers. She was confident that Milly couldn’t achieve a perfect score. The group of teachers exchanged puzzled glances, unsure of how the situation had escalated to this point. They remained silent, awaiting the principal’s instructions. Observing Milly’s confidence and Anna’s agitation, the principal raised his hand. “Very well. Let’s have a few teachers present questions to Milly on the spot. If she answers them correctly, it will prove she did cheat ΠΟΙ A teacher volunteered. “I have some physics questions prepared for my class that can be used for Milly’s examination.” As he was about to hand over the questions, Milly interrupted, “Sir, please read them aloud. I can perform mental calculations, so no one can accuse me of concealing answers.” Her tone carried a hint of mockery and sarcasm. Incensed by her sarcastic tone, Anna nearly lost her composure. The teacher frowned and cautioned, “Milly, these are complex questions. It may be challenging to solve them mentally.” Physics questions involved not only calculations but also various formulas. Even completing them with a pen in a minute would be impressive. However, Milly remained confident and insisted, “It’s fine, sir. Please proceed with the questions.” 1/3 Chapter 24 Answering on the Spot Recognising her determination, the teacher began reading the question. +6 Pearls The angle between the conveyor belt and the horizontal direction is 37, and the taut conveyor belt AB moves at a constant speed. A small block with a mass of 4 kg is placed at point A without any initial velocity. The sliding friction force of the conveyor belt on the block causes the block to star accelerating uniformly, eventually moving at a constant speed in a straight line at the same rate as the conveyor belt. Given the dynamic friction factor between the object and the conveyor belt, the distance between AB, and 10 m/s, determine the magnitude of the acceleration when the small block is accelerating uniformly. a = 0.4 m/s Almost immediately after the teacher finished reading the question, Milly provided the answer. Everyone present was stunned, unable to believe that someone could solve the problem so quickly. The teacher was the only one who muttered in disbelief, “Yes, the answer is indeed a = 0.4 m/s “Moving on to the second question, if the horizontal external force starts pulling the rod from rest and does 0.3] of work in 2 seconds The Q&A session continued. For several consecutive questions, Milly could immediately blurt out the answers upon hearing them, and she could even respond fluently to the questions the teacher improvised on the spot. After each subject teacher finished asking questions, they all looked at her with admiration, their eyes showing appreciation. This child is truly a rare talent! Anna’s expression changed drastically after she heard Milly fluently answer question after question, and she exclaimed in disbelief, “It’s impossible. This is absolutely impossible! How could anyone solve even complex problems mentally like this?!” Milly hugged her arms and looked at her coldly. “Ms. Hills, if you still don’t believe it, then continue to test me. I have plenty of time, and you will believe me sooner or later.” “That’s enough.” The principal couldn’t help but speak up when he saw this. “Milly is able to answer questions fluently, indicating a solid knowledge base. The results must be genuine, and there’s no need for further testing. Let’s end this matter here.” Hearing the principal’s words, no one dared to say anything more. Only Milly looked expressionless at Anna and said loudly, “Since I have answered all the questions correctly and proved that I did not cheat, when will you fulfill your promise, Ms. Hills?” Anna’s face changed. Her original intention was to drive Milly away, but she didn’t expect to make a mess of things and push herself to the edge of … Read More “A Film Queen Chapter 24” »
Chapter 23 Anthony Speaks for Her +5 Pearls Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Stephanie brushed her long hair away from her forehead and behind her ears, a slight blush on her face as she walked slowly towards Williamn. “William, how did you know I wanted shaved ice? Thank you,” she said, reaching out to take it. But as soon as her fingers touched the bag, it was abruptly snatched away. William held onto the bag tightly, looking incredulous. “Are you out of your mind? If you want some, buy it yourself. Why take mine?” Stephanie was left speechless. Hasn’t he always bought drinks and snacks for me? Isn’t this form weP Completely stunned, Stephanie awkwardly said, “William, I am Stephanie.” William furrowed his brow, looking at her as if she were crazy. “Call yourself whatever you want; it’s none of my business. Even if you call yourself Michelle Obama, you still have to pay for what you want to eat.” Seeing this, Milly couldn’t help but burst into laughter. Putting everything else aside, William’s way of responding was quite amusing. William placed the shaved ice on Milly’s table, his expression immediately changing to a warm smile, “Milly, I bought this for you. I added extra sprinkles and raisins.” Normally, Milly would never accept this shaved ice. She didn’t like people favours. But now, being able to enjoy sweet shaved ice while witnessing Stephanie’s embarrassed expression seemed like a good deal. She licked her lips and accepted the shaved ice, saying, “Thank you.” William’s eyes lit up when he saw her accept it, showing her approval of his gesture. He felt greatly encouraged. “Boss, if you like it, I’ll buy it for you ten times a day!” Milly replied, “Um… there’s really no need. Thank you.” Ten shaved ice in a day! This guy must be trying to give me a brain freeze. Stephanie bit her lip in anger, glaring fiercely at Milly. This girl, she’s doing it on purpose! The whole school knew that William had a crush on her, so she deliberately approached him and flirted with him, but she ended up embarrassing herself. As she listened to the surrounding mocking laughter, her face turned red with a sense of indignation that almost brought her to tears. The shame made her want to escape from the situation immediatel Melanie, who was beside her, couldn’t confront William directly, even if she was upset. She could only stop Stephanie from leaving and comfort her softly. “Stephanie, endure it for now. When the principal and teachers arrive, Milly will have a tough time.” Stephanie’s foot, which was about to step out, halted abruptly. 1/3 Chapter 23 Anthony Speaks for Her 047 45 Pearls Yes, I can’t leave yet. I still have to witness Milly’s downfall! I want to see what tricks she has up her sleeve this time to escape unscathed The principal was in a meeting in his office when he heard the news, and his eyebrows furrowed in anger. 10 It was difficult for the school to produce a top student, but finally, a genius emerged. However, there was a lack of respect from someone who kept spreading rumours endlessly. The principal led a group of teachers into the classroom and asked sternly, “What’s going on?” The noisy classroom suddenly fell silent. Melanic bravely stepped forward, pointing at Milly and accusing, “Mr. Ferrell, teachers, Milly cheated in the exam! Her grades this time are fake; they are not her real grades at all Before the principal could respond, Anna, who was standing behind him, heard the news and immediately spoke. “I knew this Milly must be up to something. So she cheated! Mr. Ferrell, since she cheated on the exam, she violated the school rules. I request that this student with such improper conduct be expelled from Crestwood High!” She had long found Milly disrespectful and disobedient. She openly challenged her in the classroom, causing her to lose face. So what if she had good grades? Even if she excelled, it wouldn’t matter. Now there was a reason to expel her, which was even better. Upon hearing this, William immediately became anxious. “Mr. Ferrell, don’t listen to her nonsense. My boss… uh, Milly couldn’t have cheated. She wouldn’t do that!” This blind trust left Milly momentarily speechless. Anna snorted coldly, clearly skeptical. “Am I supposed to just take your word for it? Did you see her complete the exam?” “I…” William was at a loss for words. He took the exam in Class A, while Milly took it in Class D. They were so far apart, so how could he have seen anything? Melanie and Stephanie exchanged smiles, not expecting even the homeroom teacher of Class A to suspect. that Milly was cheating. This time, Milly would not get out of this! However, at that moment, a clear voice came from the back of the crowd. “I can bear witness.” Everyone turned to look and saw a tall and upright teenager in school uniform holding a stack of test papers at the door, looking like he had just returned from fetching them. He took a step forward in everyone’s view, still holding the test papers, and continued, “During the exam, I saw Milly handing in her paper early. She submitted her integrated science paper about an hour after the exam started, and her math and English papers about forty minutes later. If you don’t believe me, Mr. Ferrell, you can ask the invigilator at the time or check the surveillance footage.” At this point, one of the teachers spoke up. “That’s true. There was indeed a student who submitted their paper shortly after the exam began. I even glanced at the paper, and it was exceptionally well done.” Another teacher added, “Now that you mention it, I do recall something like that.” 2/3 64% Chapter 23 Anthony Speaks for Her +5 Pearls … Read More “A Film Queen Chapter 23” »
Chapter 22 Cheating? When these words were spoken, Anna’s already displeased expression darkened even further. Milly really doesn’t know how to show respect to the teacher. 64%% +5 Pearls Upon hearing Milly’s words, William suddenly recalled something. He quickly chimed in, “She’s right, Ms. Hills. Didn’t you mention before that Milly got in through connections? And now she’s ranked first in the entire grade. How do you explain that? Didn’t you also promise that if she could score 700 points, you would make her the class monitor? Ms. Hills, you wouldn’t go back on your word, would you?” Anna tightly gripped the chalk in her hand, trying to compose herself. “Alright, from now on, Milly will be the class monitor for Class A. Let’s focus on the questions, everyone.” With just a few words, she moved on without offering an apology. William was about to speak up, but Milly stopped him by shaking her head. There was no need to stir up trouble. Her grades were stable enough to warrant a place in Class A, and the online rumours about her using connections would likely be debunked on their own. Their objectives had been achieved, so there was no need to further provoke Anna. William now looked up to Milly, and even his intense anger was subdued when he saw her gesture. He muttered. “You’re too forgiving, Milly. If it were me, I would definitely make her regret it!” Milly replied, “Uh… there’s no need for that.” I really don’t understand why kids are so hot–headed these days. Anthony was seated behind Milly, and with a slight turn of his head, he noticed that William and Milly seemed engrossed in conversation. Their heads were getting closer, and unexpectedly. William leaned in to whisper something in Milly’s car, eliciting a smile from her. Crack. The plastic pen in Anthony’s hand snapped under the pressure. Is Milly oblivious? Doesn’t she realise this is class time! Just because she topped the exam, does she think she can slack off in class? Can she guarantee she’ll come first next time? What’s there to discuss with that mediocre William? Besides… she didn’t even smile at me, but she smiled at that mediocre William! Hmph. “Milly, Milly, something’s wrong. Quick, look at the blog!” Allison held a water cup, not even taking a sip, and hurried over to Milly before handing her the phone. Milly had just been about to rest during break time, but before she could lie down, she was called over, and her mind hadn’t fully awakened yet. But when she saw the bold words on the phone, even her groggy mind instantly cleared up. 1/3 18:05 Sat, 22 Jun GB Chapter 22 Cheating? The top student in the grade, Milly, was caught cheating in the exam!” 号:64%由 +5 Pearls After scrolling down, she found someone had even shared some of the original owner’s previous report cards, all showing failing grades, “I knew her grades couldn’t be real. It’s impossible for anyone to score full marks in three subjects!” Heh. Maybe it’s difficult to cheat on the English essay; that’s why she didn’t get full marks. You fraud. Get out of Crestwood High!” Milly’s lips curled slightly. She found it absurd that this feeble and immature attempt to manipulate public opinion would be taken seriously. Even a child could guess who was behind this. However, she was impressed by Stephanie’s ability to easily obtain the original owner’s school transcript and watch from afar as the drama unfolded. Tsk, tsk. Stephanie isn’t as naive as she seems. Just as the classroom buzzed with chatter, a figure appeared at the door of Class A. With her head held high, Melanie angrily pointed at Milly with the transcript in her hand, exclaiming. “Milly, how dare you cheat!” Well, that was quick. She’s so impatient. Milly raised an eyebrow, handed the phone back to Allison, and leaned back in her chair with her arms crossed, remaining calm in the face of the accusation. “Melanie, you accuse me of cheating, but where is the evidence?” Melanie snorted and slammed the phone on the table, revealing the original owner’s school transcript. “This is the evidence. You failed every test before, but suddenly scored so high this time. If it’s not cheating, then what is it?” Milly lazily raised her eyes to look at her, a playful glint in her eyes behind her glasses as she calmly replied, “Melanie, do you know what evidence means? Evidence is something that can prove the facts of a case, such as testimonies, physical evidence, audio–visual materials, etc. What you provided can hardly be considered evidence.” “What…” Seeing her being so stubborn, Melanie was trembling with anger. At this moment, Stephanie also walked in from behind, still as innocent and pure as ever, looking as if she were exuding kindness. She tugged at Melanie’s sleeve and whispered, “Melanie, don’t be angry. Although Milly’s grades were not good before, she must have worked hard to score so high this time. I believe in her.” What a great actress! Melanie was so angry that she almost jumped. “Stephanie, you are just too kind; that’s why you believe her lies and get deceived by her. She must have cheated!” Then she looked at Milly confidently, with a sneer on her face. “Hmoh, even if you don’t admit it. it doesn’t 2/3 Chapter 22 Cheating? … Read More “A Film Queen Chapter 22” »
Chapter 21 Hello, Master Even though he was gazing at her wrist instead of making eye contact, Milly still felt a twinge of discomfort. Unable to bear it, she quickly pulled down her sleeve to conceal the bracelet. “Do you …” +5 Pearls Before Milly could finish her sentence, she witnessed the man’s haughty expression transform into shock, and the eyes that met hers were filled with fear. Then, to her surprise, he bowed deeply in her direction. “Hello, Master. “Goodbye, Master.” By t By the time Milly processed what had just happened, the individual had already vanished. The woman beside her observed his sudden departure and attempted to call out loudly to detain him. Young man, do you still want your shaved ice?” However, Pink Hair was nowhere to be seen. Milly glanced down at the bracelet on her wrist, pondering whether the man’s peculiar behaviour was linked to the bracelet. Could it be that this bracelet harbours a hidden secret? Nevertheless, after scrutinising it carefully for some time, she could not discern any enigmas. It appeared to be nothing more than an ordinary silver bracelet. That man must be out of his mind! Meanwhile, Pink Hair hurried to the depths of the alley. He ensured he was at a safe distance before finally relaxing. Leaning against the wall, he took several deep breaths. Subsequently, with trembling hands, he retrieved a black phone from the pocket of his neon–green leather jacket, unlocked it, and dialed a number. The phone rang for a moment before someone answered. “Oliver, you’d better have a good reason for calling me at this hour. If you’re just babbling nonsense, I swear I’ll end you!” Pink Hair, also known as Oliver disregarded the threat on the other end of the line, panting as he spoke, “Hey, listen up. I saw the new sect leader!” There was a brief silence on the other end. “It’s midnight here in Maldonia. Is it also midnight where you are? Are you suggesting that the spirit of the 1/4 Chapter 21 Hello, Master +5 Pearis Oliver stomped his foot in frustration. “Hey! Watch your words, lest the sect leader decide to pay you a visit. I’m talking about the new sect leader! I saw her with my own eyes. I couldn’t have mistaken the bracelet. “But what bailles me is that the new sect leader is actually a high school student.” Another pause ensued on the phone. After a moment, a clicking sound was heard, as if a lighter had been ignited. “Are you absolutely certain you didn’t make an error?” “What do you take me for? The bracelet was right in front of me. I wouldn’t risk getting expelled from the Ghost Sect by making a mistake!” Oliver retorted angrily. “Understood. I’ll be back in the country soon. We’ll discuss this further when we meet.” .40. It seemed that the individual on the other end of the line could sense Oliver’s hesitation, so he didn’t hang up but inquired further. “What? Is something else bothering you?” Oliver gulped nervously and cautiously said, “I didn’t realise she was the sect leader earlier, so I was a bit… disrespectful. Do you think I’m in danger of being punished? “Sob. I still have a lot to accomplish in my career. I’m not ready to meet my dernise just yet. “If the worst happens, remember to get me a nice little urn. I hate metal ones. I want a ceramic one with flowers on it, but not roses, Roses are so cliche, and they don’t suit my style-” Before he could finish, the call had already been disconnected. Crestwood High’s efficiency was remarkable, as the results were announced the following morning. However, it wasn’t their homeroom teacher, Anna, who entered to deliver the news, but the principal, who beamed like a sunflower. He held a piece of paper, stood on the platform with a smile, and cleared his throat before saying. “Ahem, students, this time, class A has made great progress overall. The average score has increased from 680 points in the last exam to 705 points. This is a significant improvement!” As soon as this was said, the whole class erupted in excitement. The exam was particularly challenging this time, and they had managed to have a breakthrough, which was a first for them. “One student performed exceptionally well this time, scoring full marks in three subjects and only losing five points in English. She achieved a total score of 745, securing the top spot in the grade!” After the principal finished speaking, everyone instinctively turned their gaze towards Anthony in the back TOW. Anthony furrowed his brow. He knew it wasn’t him. He had made a mistake in a math multiple–choice 2/4 Chapter 21 Hello, Master question, so it couldn’t be a perfect score. Could it be William? … Read More “A Film Queen Chapter 21” »