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

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

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

out to be

been so caught up in ‘Anthony’s good looks that she

his way, Xavier caught her gaze, his

remember doing

Steps in as

something about his look

had a strong opinion

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

brother who deeply cared about his sister, any challenge to her

faced with a family member’s animosity, Milly seemed

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

caught her

same grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the

kid, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took him in

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

this, Milly

Now it all clicked!

he shifted paths because of his

got to respect the intense sibling bond

the eldest brother, Jordan, made it back just in

sorry

Jordan and responded with a kind

beads of sweat on his brow, she offered him

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

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

displeased tone, Jonathan remarked, “Hey, Milly, why am I not getting wiped

going on!

152 Xavier Steps in