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,

voice, with a tinge of heartache and

frowned and asked, “Bold move? What

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

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 emotional moments as

all have to go on stage and line up to

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

I would have gladly paid money to hire

we have to go on

solution. We can go up together, pretend to be

his suggestion quickly. “I… I was

is truly

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,

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

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

intimate contact with a man would still trigger a physical reaction in her. If she were required to embrace unfamiliar male experts on

moment.

she concluded that rather than embracing unfamiliar experts, it would be preferable to choose the familiar

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

“Alright, then…”

didn’t show up?”

and handsome young man silhouetted

react. “What do you mean?”

in front of her desk. “Is it difficult to

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