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.

even a moment for a breather,

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

noticed a man standing tall, his

out

good looks that she completely missed the guy beside

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

couldn’t remember doing

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his look seemed all too

a strong opinion

her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for

brother who deeply cared about his sister, any challenge to her status in the family

a family member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected, simply

might not like me,

caught

we have the same grandfather, so how come Xavier’s

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

voice faded, “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

this, Milly got

Now it all clicked!

their grandpa’s guidance, Xavier was meant for the military. Still, he shifted paths because of

to respect the

the eldest brother, Jordan,

sorry for

had a lot of affection for Jordan and responded with a

brow, she offered him a tissue to

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

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

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

going on!

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