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 moment for a breather, much less any chance

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

standing tall, his face the

turned out

been so caught up in ‘Anthony’s good looks

caught her gaze, his eyes shining with a cold, distant

an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing

Steps

something about his look seemed

had a strong

The novel says that he even went into

to her status in the family would

family member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected, simply

like me, but you’re not

something caught her

the same grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the

Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took him in and trained him hard from

“No one could have guessed his thoughts; he was adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather

this, Milly

Now it all clicked!

Still, he shifted paths because of

to respect the intense sibling

the eldest brother, Jordan, made it back just in

sorry

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

brow, she offered him a

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

were snacking on apples out

“Hey, Milly, why am

on! You’re

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