A Film Queen

Chapter 152 Xavier Steps in as Instructor

The cane’s impact was mild, yet it felt surprisingly sharp, given the sweltering heat and their light clothing-

Anthony grimaced as the cane connected.

“Ouch, it hurts…”

“Why can’t I give Milly a hug, Grandpa?”

It had been ages since Anthony last saw Milly, and now, a simple hug was off–limits.

Philip’s sharp glance made Anthony zip it, intimidated.

The Burnetts weren’t about male preference over females, but their old–school beliefs frowned upon casual touches like hugs.

Milly watched Anthony quietly, her brows knitting. “You’ve gotten so dark. Were you in Africa?”

Before she went off to shoot her film, Anthony was much lighter. Now, he looked charred.

At night, you’d only spot his smile in the dark.

Anthony quietly looked over at the older man enjoying his tea. He said in a hushed tone. “Since you’re new here, you might not be aware, but every summer, those of us who aren’t busy get put through military drills, like standing at attention and marching in sync. It’s a tradition Grandpa insists on.”

Milly’s eyebrow went up, “Free birds? Who’s in your squad?”

“Just me,” Anthony admitted straightforwardly.

Milly was speechless.

Anthony was feeling a bit slighted. Everyone in his family was caught up with their jobs or involved in film projects, and there he was, the only one with idle time, aimlessly passing his summers.

Previously, Jordan would cover for him when Grandpa was away. Anthony could goof off, and Jordan would turn a blind eye.

around, Grandpa came back unexpectedly, and there wasn’t even a moment for a breather, much less

more upset he got, complaining to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running the show. It’s a wonder I’m

Anthony sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall, his face the picture

it turned out

‘Anthony’s good looks that she

way, Xavier caught her gaze, his

couldn’t remember doing anything to

Steps in

his look seemed

had a strong

over Stephanic, Xavier would naturally be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for Stephanie when he found

cared about his sister, any challenge to her status in the family would instinctively be

faced with a family member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected, simply brushing

Many people might not like me, but

something caught

same grandfather, so how come Xavier’s

and Jeffrey are just a year apart. The family was all about Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took him in and trained him hard from a young age. Grandpa always saw him as the

faded, “No one could have guessed his thoughts; he was adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran a high fever for three days and

this, Milly

Now it all clicked!

was meant for the military. Still, he shifted paths because

respect the intense sibling

the news of Milly’s return, the eldest brother, Jordan, made it

I’m sorry

and responded with a kind smile, “You’re not delayed, Jordan. You still haven’t had your

his brow, she offered him

leaned down, Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces of tissue cluttered

snacking on apples out of hunger. Watching the scene, their apples

remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am I not getting wiped

going on!

152 Xavier Steps in as