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.

and there wasn’t even a moment

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

man standing

it turned out

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

Xavier caught her gaze,

remember doing anything to upset him,

Steps in

something about his look seemed all

a strong opinion

sense. Being the most protective over Stephanic, Xavier would naturally be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went into science to make cosmetics for Stephanie when he found out she was allergic, which shows how

deeply cared about his sister, any challenge to

with a family member’s animosity, Milly seemed unaffected, simply brushing it

might not like me, but you’re not worth bothering

something caught her

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

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

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 nights, nearly passing

this, Milly got

Now it all clicked!

the military. Still, he shifted

the

the eldest brother, Jordan, made

I’m sorry for my

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

beads of sweat on his brow, she offered him a tissue to

the sweat. His smile remained gentle even while tiny

and Anthony were snacking on apples out of

“Hey, Milly, why am I not getting wiped

on! You’re picking

152 Xavier Steps in as