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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,

voice, with a tinge of heartache and indignation, “Boss, are you aware

frowned and asked, “Bold move? What

here. Crestwood High’s annual swearing 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 students have to embrace their parents. If no one embraces them, the principal will invite them to step in and hug those foolish experts. How

in her actions of

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

parents didn’t show up, did that mean they would all have to go on stage and line up to embrace

holding microphones, passionately recounting tear–jerking stories. They came to the stage with. runny noses and tears and

would have gladly paid money to hire some

to go on

up together, pretend to

at him coldly, causing William to retract his suggestion quickly. “I… I was joking. If

is truly

outward appearance of radiance, she was actually quite lonely, with no one to lean on. Even at the pinnacle of the entertainment

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

man would make her feel nauseous, and she would

enabled her to engage in normal social interactions. However, any slightly intimate contact with a man would still trigger a physical reaction in her. If she were required to embrace unfamiliar male experts on stage, she might truly

moment.

embracing unfamiliar

if she were to lose control, it would be easier to confront him than to deal

“Alright, then…”

guardian didn’t show up?” a cold voice interrupted

taken aback, gazing up to see a slender and handsome young

frozen, momentarily unable to react. “What do

in front of her desk. “Is it difficult to

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