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?”

least. We experience far tougher tumbles during training, so

concern, 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

the chef

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

appeared pitifully like

deserted.

no use in getting annoyed with someone

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must depart.”

beamed with delight and nodded cagerly. That’s

rose to the

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somewhat cultured from her previous life, had frequented many lavish gatherings. However, she

was impressive, the

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

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

wasn’t just figurative. It was a genuine royal

an assortment of exquisite dishes. Shrouded

was even more extravagant than a

portion of each dish, she doubted she could savour them

over a hundred dishes for this

banquet because of

Milly was speechless.

chamber, George rubbed his temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the contract before. flinging it to Danny behind him, remarking.

awkwardly received the contract

Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet,

linger in the shadow of the Tate Group. Considering

Tate Group. George’s readiness to collaborate with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from

businessmen prioritize

the project cooperation plan and a careful observation