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.

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

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

Anthony sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall,

it turned out to

‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely missed the

Xavier caught her gaze, his eyes shining

eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing anything

Xavier Steps in as

his look seemed all

a strong opinion

be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics

about his sister, any challenge to her

animosity, Milly

not like me, but you’re not worth

caught her

so how come Xavier’s the

“Well, Xavier and Jeffrey are just a year apart. The family was all about Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid,

guessed his thoughts; he was adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran a high fever

Milly got

Now it all clicked!

for the military. Still, he shifted paths because of his devotion to Stephanie, heading

the

eldest brother, Jordan, made it back just in

sorry for

affection for Jordan and responded with a kind smile, “You’re not delayed, Jordan. You

the beads of sweat on his brow, she offered him a tissue

her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces of tissue

snacking on apples out

displeased tone, Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am

on! You’re picking

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