A Film Queen

Chapter 66

Chapter 66 A Lavish Banquet

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Milly had no plans to linger, particularly because she wasn’t acquainted with any of Ken’s friends. Her sole aim was to deliver a gift and depart.

Yet, as Ken observed her getting ready to leave, he grew unexpectedly worried. “Hold on, Milly, now that you’re here, why not join us for dinner? I’ve arranged a table and the meal is prepared. It would be regrettable for you to depart so promptly.

Milly was perplexed. “Isn’t this a party? You must have other schoolmates present. Let them enjoy the meal.”

Ken hesitated.

Indeed, he lied about it being a birthday party. If only he had known earlier, he wouldn’t have spoken like

that.

“Um… they’ve all left. I asked my classmates over last night, but since you’re unfamiliar with them, I extended a separate invitation to you today.” With that, he gently grasped her hand and directed her toward the elevator, anxious she might depart.

“It’s the truth. If you doubt me, go up and verify. The meal is ready, and there aren’t any other classmates!”

As Milly was drawn along, she experienced unease. In a spontaneous move, she inadvertently collided his hand against the door frame, producing a resounding “thud“.

Ken was startled by her intense response. “You

Milly retreated a step to regain her composure. “I apologise, it was unintentional. I simply am not accustomed to being in close proximity to the opposite gender.”

Upon noticing her pallid complexion, Ken promptly offered reassurance. “It’s alright, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have pulled you without your consent.”

Milly, grappling with guilt, asked about his hand. “Is your hand alright?”

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hearing her concern, Ken was overwhelmed with excitement, his whole being buzzing with energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute a perfect Thomas flair right then and there, disregarding any discomfort in

since we’ve made it all the way here, why not come up and take a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to prepare several new dishes for you. If you don’t come, I’ll truly be heartbroken.

hope, Ken looked at Milly, his demeanour resembling

he now appeared pitifully like an abandoned puppy on the

deserted.

was no use

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must depart.”

beamed with delight and nodded

elevator rose to

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from her previous life, had frequented many lavish gatherings. However, she was still surprised by the grandeur of the

the top

gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely a five–star hotel, she suspected they were downplaying it. This place could effortlessly qualify as

swinging the door open, she was met with a feast suitable for royalty, once again leaving her in

feast wasn’t just figurative. It was a genuine

revolving table, spacious enough for forty to fifty guests, lay an assortment of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist emanating from dry ice, it

even more

portion of each dish, she

cook up over a hundred dishes for this banquet, did you?” Milly

not a typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain protected animals.

Milly was speechless.

George rubbed his temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the

awkwardly received the contract and meticulously

by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet, even with such efforts, Mr. Tate still

was clear that the Fitzgeralds were ready to engage in what appeared to be an unprofitable agreement just to linger in the shadow of the Tate Group. Considering the Tate Group’s substantial influence

with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from their efficient product

businessmen prioritize

review of the project cooperation plan and a careful observation

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