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 far tougher tumbles during training,

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

we’ve made it all the way here, why not come 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 take

his demeanour resembling that of a

he now appeared pitifully like an abandoned puppy on the verge of

deserted.

There was no use

A Lavish

must depart.”

beamed with delight and nodded cagerly.

elevator rose to the

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

was impressive, the

tale palace. Milly pondered whether the decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely

swinging the door open, she was met with a feast suitable for royalty, once

figurative. It was

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

it was even more extravagant than a lavish

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

hundred dishes

a hundred dishes, but strictly speaking, it’s not a typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain protected animals. As a result, our chefs

Milly was speechless.

fingers sliding over the contract before. flinging it to Danny behind him, remarking. “Have a look at

awkwardly received the contract and meticulously

thoughts, he couldn’t shake off the question: The Fitzgeralds clearly intend to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones

the shadow of the Tate Group. Considering the Tate Group’s substantial influence in Halturia’s industry, even a small portion

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

prioritize their personal

project cooperation plan and