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?”

in the least. We experience far tougher tumbles

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

a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to prepare several new dishes for

expression filled with hope, Ken looked at Milly, his demeanour

he now appeared pitifully like an abandoned puppy on the verge

deserted.

no use in

A

must depart.”

beamed with delight and nodded cagerly.

rose to the

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

was impressive, the top floor was undeniably splendid

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

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

wasn’t just figurative. It was

assortment of

was even more extravagant than a

a small portion of each dish, she doubted she

over a hundred dishes for this banquet, did you?” Milly

scratched his head, “It’s actually beyond a hundred dishes, but strictly speaking, it’s not a typical banquet because of regulations concerning

Milly was speechless.

chamber, George rubbed his temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the

awkwardly received the contract and

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

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

George’s readiness to collaborate with the Fitzgeralds

businessmen prioritize

the project cooperation plan and a careful