A Film Queen

Chapter 101 Comforting George

Neal sat beside Milly. His posture was straight and formal. The solemn demeanour made him seem as if he were attending a business meeting.

Alan and George, who were across from each other, continued their lively conversation. He was passionately discussing the selling points of the movie. George, however, seemed a bit impatient. His brow furrowed in frustration.

Both men looked exhausted, but no one mentioned ending this seemingly pointless dinner.

Milly couldn’t help but sighed. It seemed tough for everyone; even a business mogul couldn’t just walk out when he felt like it.

Alas! The times are tough. Making money isn’t easy.

Wait a minute…

Thinking about this, she couldn’t help but knock on her head. How could a struggling worker like her feel sorry for a wealthy capitalist? She must be losing it. They probably made more in an hour than she could earn in a month.

Focus on yourself, she reminded herself. There’s no need to worry about others.

Taking a deep breath, she suppressed her chaotic thoughts and looked at Neal with a professional smile.

“Mr. Neal, thank you for everything today. I would like to toast you.”

Neal was startled by the sudden toast. He was momentarily at a loss, as he hadn’t really helped her much today. Why was she thanking him?

Nevertheless, his well–honed actor’s reflexes kicked in. He quickly picked up his glass and smiled, clinking it with hers. “Not at all; I didn’t do much”

Milly’s smile grew more genuine, and she said, “You’re too humble.”

After the brief exchange, they both downed their drinks.

Milly’s cheeks flushed slightly after the drink. Probably the wine was strong; her eyes were misting over as if she were about to cry. It made her look even more endearing.

Neal swallowed hard, and his throat suddenly felt dry.

he aimed to get close to Stephanie, it didn’t stop him from appreciating other beautiful pel and things. Milly’s every move seemed to tug at

felt uncomfortable. The physical revulsion

she forced herself to

smile left Neal

across George, suddenly felt the air around

Chapter 101 Comforting George

then smiling at an unattractive man beside her. Furious, he

smiling brightly at everyone except him. She always had a troubled

him.

seated halfway across the table. Milly, however, was oblivious. She was still chatting

from his brow. What a

the table, Danny quickly stood up and said, “Mr. Hawkins, Mr. Tate has some thoughts on

to keep George engaged, but

at Danny like he

He stood up, motioning for Milly

midway through chewing on a rib when someone abruptly called out

help but frown at Alan’s remark. The role was important, but was

their field. Why did an outsider need

Hawkins, I don’t think we need to add more requirements for

refusal, the surrounding temperature dropped even further, and the air was now cut

tension.

sitting beside George, quickly stood up with a pale face. He said, “Milly, you should listen to Mr. Tate’s suggestions.

any longer. The oppressive atmosphere made it hard to breathe; his heart felt like it might stop at

Any longer, and he might pass

seat, Milly knew she couldn’t

at the man at the table’s centre, whose face had darkened as if he were ready to unleash fury

man got angry, she had

no choice but to go over, now that the seat had been free for

was forced to accept hef fate and take a seat beside George.

Tate, do you have