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

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

sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall, his

out

in ‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely missed the guy beside

caught her gaze, his

remember doing anything to upset him,

Xavier Steps in

his look seemed

had a strong

of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says

sister, any challenge to her status

animosity, Milly seemed unaffected,

like me, but

something caught her

the same grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the teacher,

Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took him in and trained

“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 fever for three days and

this, Milly got

Now it all clicked!

military. Still, he shifted paths because of his

the intense sibling

brother, Jordan, made it back

I’m sorry

had a lot of affection for Jordan and responded with a kind smile,

sweat on his brow, she offered him a

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

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

“Hey, Milly, why

going on!

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