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?”

alright, not hurting in the least. We experience

whole being buzzing with energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute a perfect

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

Milly, his demeanour resembling that

like an

deserted.

There was no use in getting

A Lavish

must depart.”

delight and

elevator rose to

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

level was impressive, the top

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

open, she was met with a feast suitable for royalty, once again leaving her

It

guests, lay an assortment of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist emanating from

it was even more extravagant than a

portion of each dish, she doubted she could savour them

didn’t cook up over a hundred dishes for this banquet,

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

Milly was speechless.

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

the contract and meticulously

Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping

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

businessmen prioritize their

a comprehensive review of the project cooperation plan and a careful observation of