A Film Queen

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?”

hurting in the least. We experience far tougher tumbles during

Ken was overwhelmed with excitement, his whole being buzzing with energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he

all the way here, why not come up and take a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to prepare several new dishes for

expression filled with hope, Ken looked at Milly, his demeanour resembling that of a worried pup afraid

his imposing stature, he now appeared pitifully like an abandoned puppy on the verge

deserted.

silently. There was no use in getting annoyed with someone

A Lavish

must depart.”

beamed with delight and nodded

to

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frequented many lavish gatherings. However,

the top floor was undeniably splendid and

a fairy tale palace. Milly pondered whether the decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely a five–star hotel, she suspected they were downplaying it. This place

the door open, she was met with a feast suitable for

It was

of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist emanating from dry ice, it mirrored a spectacle from a lavish

even more extravagant than a lavish

portion of each dish,

dishes for this banquet, did

a typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain protected animals. As a result, our chefs have made some

Milly was speechless.

over the contract before. flinging it to Danny behind him, remarking. “Have a look

awkwardly received the contract and meticulously

couldn’t shake off the question: The Fitzgeralds clearly intend to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones for

an unprofitable agreement just to linger in the shadow of the Tate Group. Considering the Tate

to align themselves with Tate Group. George’s readiness to collaborate with the Fitzgeralds

prioritize their

a comprehensive review of the project cooperation plan and a