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 training, so this is

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 his

a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef

at Milly, his demeanour resembling that of a

pitifully like an abandoned puppy on the verge

deserted.

no use in

66 A Lavish

must depart.”

delight and nodded cagerly.

to the

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

was impressive, the top floor was

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 were downplaying it. This place

room, and upon swinging the door open, she was met with a feast

feast wasn’t just figurative. It was a genuine

enough for forty to fifty guests, lay an assortment of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist emanating from dry ice, it mirrored a spectacle from a

even more extravagant than

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

cook up over a hundred dishes for this banquet, did you?”

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

Milly was speechless.

chamber, George rubbed his temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the contract before. flinging it to Danny behind

received the contract

appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet,

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

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

prioritize

project cooperation