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?”

in the least. We experience

that he wished he could execute a perfect Thomas flair right

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

Milly, his demeanour resembling

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

deserted.

use in getting annoyed with someone

A Lavish

must depart.”

delight and nodded

elevator rose to

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herself somewhat cultured from her previous life, had frequented many lavish gatherings. However,

the top

gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely a five–star hotel, she

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

wasn’t just figurative. It was a genuine

an assortment of exquisite dishes.

even more extravagant

small portion of each dish, she doubted she could

a hundred dishes for this banquet, did

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

Milly was speechless.

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

the contract and meticulously

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

linger in the shadow of the Tate Group. Considering the Tate Group’s substantial influence in Halturia’s industry, even

with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from their efficient product structure,

businessmen prioritize

project cooperation plan and a careful observation of