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

more he thought, the more upset he got, complaining to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running the

sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall, his

out to be

caught up in ‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely missed

caught her gaze, his

eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing anything to upset

Steps

look seemed all

strong opinion

novel says that he even went into

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

Milly seemed unaffected, simply brushing it off

not like me, but you’re not

caught

grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the teacher, and you’re

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

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

this, Milly

Now it all clicked!

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

respect the intense

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

I’m sorry for

had a lot of affection for Jordan and responded with a kind smile, “You’re not delayed, Jordan. You still haven’t had

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

down, Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained

the same time, Jonathan and Anthony were snacking on apples out of hunger. Watching the scene, their

remarked, “Hey, Milly,

on! You’re picking

152 Xavier Steps in as