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.

thought with

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

even address Jonathan by

off the threat, lounging against the sofa with crossed arms, meeting Anthony’s gaze head–on. “I’m just saying, don’t mistake

was spinning. Before he could react, his hand had already gripped Jonathan’s collar, anger reddening his

raised his gaze, squinting like a regal Persian cat, but his words were devoid of warmth. “I could say it a hundred times, but the Burnetts‘ young lady will always be Stephanie. No

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“You jerk!”

him a lesson. But before it could connect, a strong hand grabbed his fist, and

you two. Stop

you hear him? I’m going to teach

rein in his temper, often exploding at

at him. “We’re brothers. Is it really worth fighting over something so trivial? What kind

with anger. “You guys have

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

“Mr. Jonathan!”

“What do you want?”

heads with a resounding slap. “Shut up! Ever heard of listening?” he interjected sharply. “Another

silence descended swiftly upon

all. Any hint of discord reaching his ears promised consequences far beyond mere

on Milly, a soft smile gracing his features as he

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

discourse with Jonathan, Xavier had maintained

allegiance to Anthony betrayed a palpable bias, leaving no doubt as to his

sentiments.

that she, in turn, reciprocated. “Hello, Xavier,” she

two took on the air of a corporate negotiation, a chilly discomfort settling

with evident pleasure, seized the opportunity to

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