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, so

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

asked the chef to prepare several new dishes for you. If you don’t come, I’ll

demeanour resembling that

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

deserted.

use in getting annoyed with someone so

A Lavish

must depart.”

beamed with delight and

to the

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life, had frequented many lavish gatherings. However, she was still surprised by the

the ground level was impressive, the top floor was undeniably

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.

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

feast wasn’t just figurative. It

revolving table, spacious enough for forty to fifty guests, lay an assortment of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist emanating

even more extravagant than a lavish

a small portion of each dish, she doubted she could

over a hundred dishes for this banquet, did

not a typical banquet because

Milly was speechless.

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

contract and

to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet, even with

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

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

businessmen prioritize their

the project cooperation