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?”

the least. We experience far tougher tumbles during training,

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

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

an expression filled with hope, Ken looked at Milly, his demeanour resembling that of

appeared pitifully like an

deserted.

was no use

A

must depart.”

with delight and nodded cagerly. That’s

to the highest

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previous life, had frequented many lavish gatherings. However, she

the top floor

resembled something out of a fairy tale palace. Milly pondered whether the decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds

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

figurative. It was a genuine royal

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

more extravagant than

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

a hundred dishes

strictly speaking, it’s not a typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain protected animals. As

Milly was speechless.

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

received the contract and

shake off the question: The Fitzgeralds clearly intend to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet, even with such efforts, Mr. Tate

clear that the 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

George’s readiness to collaborate with the

businessmen prioritize

review of the project cooperation plan and a