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.

time around, Grandpa came back unexpectedly, and there wasn’t even a moment for a breather, much less any chance to

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

sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall, his

out to

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

looked his way, Xavier caught her gaze, his eyes shining with a

couldn’t remember doing anything to upset

Steps

his look seemed

strong opinion about

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

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

animosity, Milly seemed unaffected, simply brushing it

Many people might not like me, but you’re not worth bothering

caught her

we have the same grandfather, so how come

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,

institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran

this, Milly got

Now it all clicked!

Still, he shifted

the intense

brother, Jordan, made it back

I’m sorry for my

responded with a kind smile, “You’re

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

let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces of tissue cluttered

apples out

remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am I not getting

on! You’re picking

Xavier Steps in