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?”

We experience far tougher

Ken was overwhelmed with excitement, his whole being buzzing with energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute a perfect Thomas flair right then and there, disregarding any discomfort in

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

Milly, his demeanour resembling

pitifully like an abandoned

deserted.

silently. There was no use in getting annoyed with someone so

66 A Lavish

must depart.”

and nodded cagerly. That’s

to

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

impressive, the top floor

included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it

a room, and upon swinging the door open, she was

wasn’t just figurative. It

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

it was even more

try a small portion of each dish, she doubted

a hundred dishes for this banquet,

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

Milly was speechless.

temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the contract before. flinging it

awkwardly received the contract and meticulously

the question: The Fitzgeralds clearly intend to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet, even with such efforts, Mr. Tate still doesn’t regard them

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

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

businessmen prioritize their personal

of the project cooperation plan and a