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.

back unexpectedly, and there wasn’t even a

got, complaining to Milly, “This

a man standing tall, his face the

out

good looks that she completely missed

her gaze, his eyes shining with a cold,

raised an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing anything

Xavier Steps in as

look seemed all

a strong

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

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

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

might not like me, but you’re not worth

something caught

we have the same grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the teacher,

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

research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran a high

this, Milly

Now it all clicked!

grandpa’s guidance, Xavier was meant for the military. Still, he shifted paths because of his

to respect the

return, the eldest brother, Jordan, made it back

I’m sorry

with a kind smile, “You’re not delayed,

she offered him a tissue to dab

sweat. His smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces of tissue cluttered his

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

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

what’s going on! You’re

Xavier Steps in