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?”

not hurting in the least. We experience far tougher tumbles during training,

excitement, his whole being buzzing with energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute a perfect Thomas flair right

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.

Milly, his demeanour resembling that of a

now appeared pitifully like an abandoned puppy on

deserted.

silently. There was no use

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must depart.”

beamed with delight and nodded cagerly.

to

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

level was impressive, the top floor was

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.

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

feast wasn’t just figurative. It was a

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

was even more

small portion of each dish, she doubted she could savour

up over a hundred dishes for this banquet, did

actually beyond a hundred dishes, but strictly speaking, it’s not a typical banquet because

Milly was speechless.

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

received the contract and

thoughts, he 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 ourselves.

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

readiness to collaborate with

businessmen prioritize

cooperation plan and a careful