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.

a deep breath and settled back into her seat, saying, “That’s a

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

“Bold move? What

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

actions of holding the

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she assumed that the high school swearing: ceremony was solely about taking an oath and

would all have to go

holding microphones, passionately recounting tear–jerking stories. They came to the stage with. runny noses and tears and lined up to hug. Below, thousands of parents and

known, I would have gladly paid money to

do we have to go on stage?”

is a solution. We can go up together, pretend to be

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

boss is truly

darkened. In her previous life, 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,

her, coercing her into

aversion towards men. Initially, just conversing with a man would make her feel nauseous, and she would even experience uncontrollable urges

sought help from several psychologists, which 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

moment.

that rather than embracing unfamiliar

lose control, it would be easier

“Alright, then…”

show up?”

handsome young man silhouetted against the light in front of

stood frozen, momentarily unable to react.

front of her desk. “Is it difficult to

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