A Film Queen

Chapter 75 A Storm is Coming

It was only then that Milly noticed the two men lounging on the sofa.

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The guy on the left sported frameless gold wire glasses, a long chain trailing behind his ears, accentuating his sharp jawline. His eyes, which had been smiling, turned calm as soon as they locked with hers.

If the guy on the left could be called exquisite, then the man on the right was nothing short of extraordinary.

With eyes curving upwards, amber irises, and lips the color of roses, his body proportions were impeccably balanced, resembling a meticulously crafted doll in a posh boutique display.

Milly recognized him immediately; he was a frequent sight on billboards, the popular young actor, Jonathan.

As for the man with glasses, he was none other than Xavier, the fourth brother, currently a nationally renowned scientist at the research institute.

While she observed them, they were also sizing her up.

Well, it wasn’t just mere observation; their scrutinizing gazes were tinged with resistance.

Milly was certain they harbored no fondness for her.

The exquisitely handsome man was the first to speak. “No matter how packed my schedule is, I had to swing by to see Stephanie for her college entrance exam. She’s our little princess, and I can’t have certain individuals taking advantage of her.”

Milly arched an eyebrow casually.

Was he saying this with her in mind?

He was telling her not to get caught up in pointless competition; Stephanie had always been the family darling, a pedestal she could never quite reach, a position not even her influence could shake.

As soon as Stephanie heard those words, her chin lifted a notch, casting a haughty glance at Milly as if she’d already won.

Milly thought with a

clear to Milly, and Anthony caught on too, his eyes widening. “Mr. Jonathan, what’s

even address Jonathan by his

off the threat, lounging against the sofa with crossed arms, meeting Anthony’s gaze head–on.

could react, his hand had already gripped Jonathan’s collar, anger

“I could say it a hundred times, but the Burnetts‘ young lady will always be Stephanie. No one can

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“You jerk!”

fist shot out to teach him a lesson. But before it could connect,

you two. Stop

it, Xavier. Didn’t you hear him? I’m going

to rein in his temper, often exploding at

brothers. Is it really worth fighting over something so trivial? What

face flushing with anger. “You guys have no idea how amazing Milly is. Why do you treat her like

“Treat her like what? We didn’t even mock her or anything, yet you came biting my head off like

“Mr. Jonathan!”

“What do you want?”

their heads with a resounding slap. “Shut up!

descended swiftly upon the

commanded respect, a fact well known to all. Any hint

gaze then settled on Milly, a soft smile gracing his features as he approached. “Hey there, I’m Xavier,”

he spoke, the glint of light off his glasses obscured the

into personal discourse with Jonathan, Xavier had maintained a distant demeanor, intervening solely when Anthony’s temper flared

to Anthony betrayed a palpable bias,

sentiments.

Milly revealed a chilliness that she, in turn, reciprocated. “Hello, Xavier,” she greeted, her

on the air of a corporate negotiation, a

with evident pleasure, seized the opportunity to

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