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

her concern, Ken was overwhelmed with excitement, his whole being buzzing with energy. He was so thrilled that he wished

look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to prepare several new dishes for you. If you don’t come, I’ll truly

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

pitifully like

deserted.

was no use

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must depart.”

delight and

to the

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frequented many lavish gatherings. However, she was

ground level was impressive, the top

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

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

wasn’t just figurative. It was

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

more

portion of each dish, she doubted

up over a hundred dishes for this banquet,

it’s not a typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain protected animals. As a result, our chefs have made

Milly was speechless.

fingers sliding over the contract before. flinging it

received the contract and

to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet, even with such efforts, Mr. Tate still doesn’t

agreement just to linger in the shadow of the Tate

align themselves with Tate Group. George’s readiness to collaborate with

prioritize their

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