A Film Queen

Chapter 31 Crestwood High’s Bold Move

Milly furrowed her brow with a hint of disdain, “Could you please stop referring to me as boss?”

Being pursued by a man who was taller and stronger than her, it felt uncomfortable no matter how she looked at it,

However, William did not share the same sentiment. He persisted, “Once a boss, always a boss. Until I grasp your core technology, my stance will not change.”

Milly was speechless.

At that moment, she felt like she was talking to a wall.

Considering the Tates‘ esteemed status, wouldn’t they be willing to invest some money in getting their second son treated if he was this foolish? It was embarrassing to be seen with him.

William was oblivious to her thoughts. He glanced behind her, noticed no one there, then inquired curiously, “Boss, is your family not attending the swearing ceremony today?”

Milly walked over to the table, set down her bag, and nodded. “Yes, my parents are overseas, and my brother is on a business trip. No one will be joining us.”

Wait a minute, William was the second son of the Tates. Could it be that the one attending the swearing ceremony this time is

Milly stood up abruptly, almost colliding with William, who was about to sit down. He was startled and asked, “Boss, what’s the matter with you?”

She stared at him intently and asked, “Who from your family is coming to meet you?”

Her piercing gaze made William feel a chill run down his spine. He stuttered, “There’s no one. My grandpa finds it bothersome, and my brother is too occupied.”

The cold sweat instantly ceased.

Milly finally felt a sense of relief.

Thank goodness! She was genuinely worried a moment ago. She had just suggested to George that they should part ways. It would be incredibly awkward if they crossed paths again today.

settled back into her seat, saying, “That’s

suddenly raised his voice, with a tinge of

asked, “Bold move?

ceremony is akin to a pre–exam pep rally. It’s not just about taking an oath. They also bring in so–called experts to deliver emotional and stirring speeches. The

her actions of holding the

Crestwood

+5 Fearis

the high school swearing: ceremony was solely about taking an oath and getting motivated. She never anticipated there

up, did that mean they would all have to go on stage and line

stories. They came to the stage with. runny noses and tears and lined

I had known, I would have

to go on stage?”

and replied. “There is a solution. We can go up together, pretend

William to retract his suggestion quickly. “I… I was joking. If you’re not comfortable with it, just forget

is truly

although she had climbed to a certain position in the entertainment industry, only she knew the hardships. Despite her outward appearance of radiance, she was actually quite lonely, with no one to lean on. Even at the pinnacle of the entertainment industry, she was vulnerable to being undermined by others, not to mention the widespread scandals and power struggles within

various pretexts to intimidate her, coercing her into compliance, even resorting to drugging

with a man would make her feel nauseous, and she would even

a man would still trigger a physical reaction in her. If she

moment.

she concluded that rather than embracing unfamiliar

it would be easier to confront

“Alright, then…”

guardian didn’t show up?” a cold

and handsome young man silhouetted against

frozen, momentarily unable to react. “What do you mean?” she

pulled a chair and settled in front of her

31 Crestwood High’s