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 moment for a breather, much

to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running

man standing tall, his face the picture

turned out to be

been so caught up in ‘Anthony’s good

gaze, his eyes

remember doing anything to upset him,

152 Xavier Steps in

about his look

strong opinion

sense. Being the 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 for Stephanie when he found out she was allergic, which shows

sister, any challenge to her status in

animosity, Milly seemed unaffected, simply brushing it off with

might not like me, but you’re not worth

caught

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

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

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

this, Milly

Now it all clicked!

the military. Still, he

to respect the intense

Milly’s return, the eldest brother, Jordan, made it back just in time for

sorry

Jordan and responded with a kind smile, “You’re

on his brow, she offered

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

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

tone, Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am I not getting wiped

what’s going on! You’re

Xavier Steps in as