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.

deep breath and settled back into her seat, saying,

raised his voice, with a tinge of

asked, “Bold move?

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

her actions

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had never attended high school in her previous life, so she assumed that the high school swearing: ceremony was solely about

would all have to go on stage and

and tears and lined

would have gladly paid money to hire

to go

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

to retract his suggestion quickly. “I… I was joking. If you’re

is

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

use various pretexts to intimidate her, coercing

a man would make her feel nauseous, and she would even experience uncontrollable urges to

her to engage in normal social interactions. However, any slightly intimate contact with a man would

moment.

she concluded that rather than embracing unfamiliar experts, it would

lose control, it would be easier to confront

“Alright, then…”

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

a slender and handsome young man silhouetted against the light in front

react. “What do you mean?”

front of her desk. “Is it difficult

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