A Film Queen

Chapter 43 Delicate Rural Charm

After numerous failed attempts, Milly gave up in frustration.

Oh well. I’ll figure it out later, she thought to herself.

“I want to go home now,” Milly announced, her voice tinged with disappointment.

George made no move to stop her. He rose from his seat and offered, “I’ll have the driver take you home

Milly declined, saying, “It’s okay. I can take a taxi.

When she put on her backpack and was ready to leave, suddenly, the wind was blowing ferociously, thunder was roaring, and rain was pouring down.

It happened in a matter of seconds.

Milly gazed at the dark sky and pouring rain. She was completely taken aback. How could the weather change so fast? It was sunny just moments ago.

Observing the downpour outside, George suggested, “It’s raining heavily. Why don’t you stay overnight? I’ll inform your brother.”

Squinting sceptically at him, Milly replied. “That won’t be necessary. I won’t get wet in the car. Do you have an umbrella?”

“Yes, George replied, signaling to the servant nearby. “Get her an umbrella.”

Yes, Mr. Tate.”

Milly glanced at the storm outside. She pursed her lips, concluded that she just needed an umbrella, and

rode in a cab.

However, the security guard rushed in. He looked panicked as he reported, “Mr. Tate, I heard there’s a typhoon approaching, and the roads outside are blocked. We need to bring the car inside quickly.”

This news made Milly furrow her brows completely.

could the weather change so suddenly? And there’s a typhoon

her, her eyes

raised an eyebrow and quipped, “You

Milly couldn’t say anything.

she was overthinking. Even if he possessed extraordinary abilities, controlling the weather was

rapidly into a torrential downpour. As the security guard had predicted, a violent storm erupted, darkening the sky and creating

scene.

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ti

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staying at the mansion for the night? I’ll take you to school once the typhoon has passed in the morning. It’s not safe

compelled to agree. With the roads blocked, leaving was no longer an

Thank you then.”

joy. He quickly offered, “I’ll have the maid escort you upstairs right

nodded. She shouldered her school backpack

Milly disappeared from view, a cold voice pierced the air. Coupled with the howling

“Danny!”

forming on

forward earlier? Trying too hard to impress and keep Ms. Burnett in the mansion, right in the face of Mr. Tate? Will he take offense?

own. Also, let them know that the jewelry design department had exceptional performance; they need to double their salary this month,

was momentarily speechless in shock at the unexpected

had already made his way toward where Milly

the right

brightness of the space briefly blinded Milly

the

of solid–coloured gemstones; and the ceiling is adorned with precious agate. Even the decorative paintings are made of colourful wild pearls. Plus, all the

first glance, it truly gives off a

With just one look, she

amazement. The wealth of this family was

extravagant, but as she turned a corner of the room and anticipated a simple wardrobe, she was taken aback by a vast

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before, Milly was still surprised by