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?”

We experience far tougher tumbles during training,

whole being buzzing with energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute a perfect Thomas flair right then and there, disregarding any discomfort in his

the way here, why not come up and take a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to

Ken looked at Milly, his demeanour resembling that

appeared pitifully like

deserted.

silently. There was no use in getting

A Lavish

must depart.”

and

to the highest

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who deemed herself somewhat cultured from her previous life, had frequented many lavish gatherings. However, she was still surprised by the grandeur of the top

was impressive, the top

included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely

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

figurative. It was a genuine royal

an assortment of exquisite

more

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

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

dishes, but strictly speaking, it’s not a typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain

Milly was speechless.

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

the contract and meticulously reviewed

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

to linger in the shadow of the Tate Group. Considering the Tate

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

prioritize

cooperation