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?”

the least. We experience far tougher tumbles during training,

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

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

looked at Milly, his demeanour resembling that of a worried pup afraid

he now appeared pitifully like an abandoned puppy on

deserted.

There was no use in getting

A Lavish

must depart.”

and

rose to the

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

the ground level was impressive, the top floor was undeniably splendid

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

she was met with a feast suitable for royalty, once again leaving her in

figurative. It was

on a colossal revolving table, spacious enough for forty to fifty guests, lay an assortment of

more extravagant than

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

hundred dishes for this banquet, did

not a typical banquet because of

Milly was speechless.

rubbed his temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the contract before. flinging it to Danny behind him, remarking. “Have

awkwardly received the contract and meticulously

The Fitzgeralds clearly intend to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the

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 their prosperity would be enough to support

with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from their efficient

businessmen prioritize their personal

the project cooperation plan and a careful observation of