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

Milly, “This

Anthony sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall, his

it turned out

so caught up in ‘Anthony’s good

gaze, his eyes

eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing anything

Xavier Steps in as

look seemed

strong opinion about

anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for Stephanie when he found out she was allergic,

his sister, any challenge to her status in the

Milly seemed unaffected,

not like me, but you’re not worth bothering

caught her

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

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 to our grandfather. Grandpa took him in and trained him hard from a young age. Grandpa always saw him as the

“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

this, Milly got

Now it all clicked!

their grandpa’s guidance, Xavier was meant for the military. Still, he shifted paths because of his devotion to Stephanie, heading into

got to respect the

Milly’s return, the eldest brother, Jordan, made it back

sorry for

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

she offered him a tissue to dab

His smile remained gentle

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

Milly, why am I

going on! You’re picking

Xavier Steps in