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?”

hurting in the least. We experience far tougher tumbles during

energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could

take a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to prepare several

Ken looked at Milly, his demeanour resembling that of a worried pup

appeared pitifully like an abandoned puppy on the

deserted.

There was no use in getting annoyed with

A Lavish

must depart.”

and nodded cagerly. That’s

elevator rose to the

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many lavish gatherings. However, she was still surprised by the grandeur of

was impressive, the top floor was

resembled something out of a fairy tale palace. Milly pondered whether the decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely a five–star hotel, she suspected they

was

wasn’t just figurative. It was a genuine royal

lay an assortment of

more extravagant than a

portion of

dishes

because of regulations concerning certain protected animals. As

Milly was speechless.

the contract before. flinging it to Danny behind

the contract and

while keeping the big ones

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 Group. Considering the Tate Group’s substantial influence in Halturia’s industry, even a small portion of their prosperity would be

Group. George’s readiness to collaborate with the Fitzgeralds

prioritize their personal

review of the project cooperation plan and a careful