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?”

experience far tougher tumbles

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

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

at Milly, his demeanour resembling

like an abandoned puppy on

deserted.

silently. There was no use in getting

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must depart.”

delight and

rose to the

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life, had frequented many lavish gatherings. However, she was still surprised

was impressive, the top floor was undeniably splendid

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

the door open, she was met with a feast suitable

just figurative. It was

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

more extravagant

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

up over a hundred dishes for this banquet,

typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain protected animals. As a result, our

Milly was speechless.

delicate fingers sliding over the contract

awkwardly received the contract

shake off 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

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

readiness to collaborate with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from

prioritize

comprehensive review of the project cooperation plan and a careful observation