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 for a breather, much less any chance

the more upset he got, complaining to Milly, “This time,

noticed a man standing tall, his face the

it turned out

so caught up in ‘Anthony’s good looks that she completely missed the

his way, Xavier caught her gaze, his eyes

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

Steps in as

his look

strong opinion

over, it made sense. Being the most protective over Stephanic, Xavier would naturally be wary of anyone seen threatening her. The novel says that he even went

his sister, any challenge to

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

people might not like me, but

something caught her

grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the

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

joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him

this, Milly got

Now it all clicked!

was meant for the military. Still, he shifted paths because of his devotion to Stephanie, heading

respect the intense sibling bond

news of Milly’s return, the eldest brother,

I’m sorry for my

of affection for Jordan and responded with a kind

brow, she offered him

he leaned down, Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle even while tiny pieces of tissue cluttered

on apples out of hunger. Watching the scene, their

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

what’s going on!

Steps in as