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.

the weather change so suddenly?

man beside her,

George remained composed. He raised an eyebrow and

Milly couldn’t say anything.

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

in pouring outside, and it was intensifying rapidly into a torrential downpour. As the security guard had predicted, a violent storm erupted, darkening the sky and

scene.

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I’ll take you to school once the typhoon has passed in the morning. It’s not safe to venture

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

Thank you then.”

Danny was elated, almost jumping with joy. He quickly offered,

nodded. She shouldered her school backpack and followed

disappeared from view, a cold voice pierced the air. Coupled with the howling wind outside the villa, it carried

“Danny!”

sweat forming on his forehead, and his

no, did I act too 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? If only I hadn’t

salary for this month. Inform the finance department on your own. Also, let them know that the jewelry design

in shock at the

react, George had already made his way toward where Milly had

the right person can open many

brightness of the space

but the sight truly blinded

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

first glance, it truly gives off a kind of exquisite rustic

life. She had encountered her fair share of valuable items. With just one look, she could tell that everything in this room, from the tiny diamonds

to contain her awe, she clicked her tongue in amazement. The wealth of

as she turned a corner of the room and anticipated a simple wardrobe, she was taken aback by a vast walk–in closet spanning a hundred square meters. It

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having seen grandeur before, Milly was still surprised by