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, so

energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute a perfect Thomas flair right then and there,

why not come up and take a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to prepare several new dishes for you.

demeanour resembling that

imposing stature, he now appeared pitifully like an abandoned

deserted.

no use in

A

must depart.”

beamed with delight and nodded

elevator rose to the highest

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previous life, had frequented many lavish gatherings. However, she was still surprised by the grandeur

the ground level was impressive, the top floor

Milly pondered whether the decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely a five–star hotel, she suspected

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

It

lay an assortment of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist emanating from dry ice, it mirrored a

even more

to try a small portion of each dish, she

dishes for this banquet,

actually beyond a hundred dishes, but strictly speaking, it’s not a typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain protected animals. As a result, our

Milly was speechless.

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

the contract and meticulously

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

of the Tate Group. Considering the Tate Group’s

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

prioritize

project cooperation plan and a careful observation