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.

wasn’t even a moment for a breather, much

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

noticed a man standing tall, his

it turned out to

so caught up in ‘Anthony’s good looks

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

couldn’t remember doing anything

Xavier Steps in as

about his look seemed all too

strong opinion

naturally be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to

cared about his sister, any challenge to her status in

animosity, Milly seemed

not like me,

something caught

we have the same grandfather, so how come

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

have guessed his thoughts; he was adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran

Milly

Now it all clicked!

for the military. Still, he shifted paths

to respect the intense sibling

brother, Jordan,

sorry for

with a kind

sweat on his brow, she offered him a

leaned down, Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle even while tiny

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

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

on! You’re

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