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

her concern, Ken was overwhelmed with excitement, his 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

specifically asked the chef to

an expression filled with hope, Ken looked at Milly, his demeanour resembling that of a worried pup afraid

imposing stature, he now appeared pitifully like an abandoned puppy on the verge

deserted.

no use

A Lavish

must depart.”

and nodded cagerly.

elevator rose to the

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

impressive, the top floor

decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely a five–star hotel, she suspected they were downplaying it. This place could effortlessly qualify

swinging the door open, she was met with a

It

forty to fifty guests, lay an assortment of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist emanating from dry

more extravagant than a lavish

to try a small portion of each dish, she

didn’t cook up over a hundred dishes

speaking, it’s not a typical banquet because of regulations concerning

Milly was speechless.

delicate fingers sliding over the contract

awkwardly received the contract

smaller projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet, even with such efforts, Mr. Tate

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 enough to support

Group. George’s readiness to collaborate with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from

prioritize their personal

cooperation plan and a careful observation of