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?”

least. We experience far tougher tumbles during training,

energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute

asked the chef to

with hope, Ken looked at Milly, his demeanour

stature, he now appeared pitifully like an

deserted.

no use in getting annoyed with

A Lavish

must depart.”

beamed with delight and nodded

rose to the highest

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

level was impressive, the top floor

a fairy tale palace. Milly pondered whether the decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds

upon swinging the door open, she was

figurative. It was a genuine

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

even more extravagant than a lavish

a small portion of each dish, she doubted she could savour them

a hundred dishes for this banquet, did you?” Milly

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

Milly was speechless.

rubbed his temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the contract before.

received the contract and

projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet, even with such efforts, Mr. Tate still doesn’t regard

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

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

businessmen prioritize their personal

the project cooperation plan and a careful observation of