A Film Queen

Chapter 136 Embracing the Grace of Saving Lives

Joy’s expression turned earnest as she remarked, “After he saved you, he didn’t try to capitalise on your fame or accomplishments. He just left quietly, not asking for anything in return. Isn’t that a sign of true allection?

Milly, doesn’t that touch you at all?”

Milly looked at her steadily, a hint of amusement in her tone. “Your imagination is quite vivid. You should consider scriptwriting. It’s a waste for you to just be an assistant.”

Joy laughed and settled beside her, still convinced of her perspective. “Milly, I truly think Mr. Tate cares about you.

George cares about me?

Milly had never really considered it, not seriously.

Her past experiences had taught her to be wary of men, their intentions often less than noble, and this included George.

If it had been Neal who had saved her, dealing with the obligation might have felt simpler. However, with George, matters are significantly complicated.

Milly was already tangled up with him due to a previous incident involving a bracelet, and now, this life- saving event further entwined their lives, igniting a mix of emotions.

As an assistant, Joy was adept at reading nuances in behaviour. Noticing Milly’s furrowed brow and the irritation in her eyes, she sensed there was more to Milly’s feelings.

With a gentle voice, Joy asked after pursing her lips, “Milly, does the thought of owing Mr. Tate bother you?”

That question resonated deeply with Milly.

She nodded slowly, her voice low. “Yes, I don’t like owing people favours.”

Milly’s eyebrows furrowed, her voice carrying a note of frustration. ‘Do you have any suggestions?”

had half a mind to suggest that there was no need to repay the favour at all, seeing as Mr. Tate seemed more than willing to

not share this

Tate, given his position, has seen all sorts of gifts, so traditional

call Mr. Tate to express your gratitude. I’m sure he

you.

“Would that really

from the life–saving incident, remember the twelve helicopters and the truckload of luxury goods Mr. Tate sent

GM.

Embracing the Grace of

lot more. As for the debt of saving your life, you can look for ways to reciprocate over time when the

comes.”

considered this, finding logic in Joy’s words. “I’ll give it

lit up with encouragement.

noticed during George’s visits that he seemed to have a fondness for Milly, though Milly herself seemed unaware

Milly would make a good match and hoped for their happiness together, but she was resolved never to push Milly

this phone call might bring them closer, even if she felt a

the conference hall, the normally unflappable department managers found themselves on edge, discreetly wiping away sweat

was shaping up to be the most

their meticulous reports and polished presentations, every department had faced the

assistant, had not escaped censure for something as minor as failing to close

of George’s fingers against the solid wooden table, a sound that echoed ominously like a death knell in the otherwise silent

a brief parting of his lips, he issued

hairline stood up hesitantly. Clutching his report, he walked toward

could finish his introduction, George’s expression darkened, a palpable chill emanating

department are you from? If you can’t

to the balding man, who stuttered more intensely, struggling to

frantically–what was he supposed to

a sudden buzzing

department managers. Faces drained of colour, they fumbled