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.

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 show. It’s a wonder I’m

a man standing tall, his

it turned out to be

up in ‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely

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

raised an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember

Steps

about his look seemed all

strong opinion about

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,

to her status in

member’s animosity, Milly

line. Many people might not like me, but you’re

caught

so how come Xavier’s the teacher, and

as a kid, leaving Xavier

adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely that he ran a high fever

Milly

Now it all clicked!

Still, he shifted paths because of his devotion

to respect the intense sibling bond

Milly’s return, the eldest brother,

sorry

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

his brow, she offered him a tissue to

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

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

“Hey, Milly, why

on!

Xavier Steps