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?”

experience far tougher tumbles

energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute

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. I promise. It

his demeanour resembling that of

now appeared pitifully like an

deserted.

no use

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must depart.”

beamed with delight and nodded cagerly. That’s

to the highest

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somewhat cultured from her previous life, had frequented many lavish gatherings. However, she was still

the

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

door open, she was met with a feast suitable for royalty, once again

just figurative. It

of exquisite dishes. Shrouded

even more

she managed to try a small portion of each dish, she doubted she

a hundred dishes for this

head, “It’s actually beyond a hundred dishes, but strictly speaking, it’s not a typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain

Milly was speechless.

his delicate fingers sliding over the contract before. flinging it to Danny behind him, remarking. “Have a look at

the contract and

keeping the big ones for ourselves.

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 in Halturia’s industry, even a small portion of

Tate Group. George’s readiness to collaborate with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from their efficient product structure, which made

businessmen prioritize their

a comprehensive review of the project cooperation plan and a careful