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

suddenly raised his voice, with a tinge of heartache and indignation,

asked, “Bold move? What do you

also bring in so–called experts to deliver emotional and stirring speeches.

in her actions

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in her previous life, so she assumed that the high school swearing: ceremony was solely

they would all have to go on stage and line

They came to the stage with. runny noses and tears and lined up to hug. Below, thousands of parents and students watched and applauded, creating a spine–chilling

I would have gladly paid money

do we have to go

up together, pretend to be each other’s parents, embrace for warmth,

quickly. “I… I was joking. If you’re not comfortable with

is truly

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

to intimidate her, coercing her into compliance, even resorting to

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

would still trigger a physical reaction in her. If she were required to embrace

moment.

unfamiliar experts, it would be preferable to choose

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

“Alright, then…”

show up?” a

gazing up to see a slender and handsome young man silhouetted against the light in front of

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

her

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