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

energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute a perfect Thomas flair right then and there, disregarding any

up and take a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to prepare several new dishes for you. If you don’t come, I’ll truly be heartbroken. I promise. It won’t

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

pitifully like an abandoned puppy on the

deserted.

silently. There was no use

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must depart.”

beamed with delight and nodded

to the highest

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

was impressive, the top floor was undeniably

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 were downplaying it. This place could effortlessly qualify as a

and upon swinging the door open, she was met with a feast suitable for royalty, once again leaving her

feast wasn’t just figurative. It was a genuine royal

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

even more extravagant

if she managed to try a small portion of each dish, she doubted she could savour them

up over a hundred dishes for

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.

his temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the contract before. flinging it to Danny behind him, remarking.

the contract and

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

agreement just to linger in the shadow of the Tate Group. Considering the Tate Group’s substantial influence

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

prioritize their personal

the project cooperation plan