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.

unexpectedly, and there wasn’t even a moment for a breather, much less any chance

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

sulked, Milly noticed a man standing tall, his face the

it turned out to

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

her gaze, his eyes shining with a cold,

remember doing anything to

Xavier Steps in as

look seemed

a strong opinion about

her. The novel says that he even

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

faced with a family member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected,

might not like me, but

caught her

have the same grandfather, so how

a 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, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took him in and trained him hard from a young age. Grandpa always saw him as the future general, but

voice faded, “No one could have guessed his thoughts; he was adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so severely

Milly

Now it all clicked!

he shifted paths because of his devotion to

got to respect the

the eldest brother, Jordan, made it back just in

I’m sorry for

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

brow, she offered

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

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

Milly,

what’s going on!

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