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

to Milly, “This time, Xavier’s running the show. It’s a

man standing tall, his face the picture

turned out to be

been so caught up in ‘Anthony’s good

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

raised an eyebrow. She couldn’t remember doing anything to

Xavier Steps

look seemed all

had a strong opinion

anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for Stephanie when he found

any challenge to her status in the family

member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected, simply

line. Many people might not like

caught her

grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the

year apart. The family was all about Jeffrey when he was sickly as a kid, leaving Xavier to our grandfather. Grandpa took him

“No one could have guessed his thoughts; he was adamant about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat

this, Milly

Now it all clicked!

their grandpa’s guidance, Xavier was meant for the military. Still, he shifted paths because of his devotion to Stephanie, heading into research

to respect the intense sibling

news of Milly’s return, the eldest brother, Jordan, made it

sorry for

had a lot of affection for Jordan and responded with a

she offered him a tissue to dab

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

snacking on apples out of hunger. Watching the scene, their apples suddenly

Milly, why am I

going on! You’re picking

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