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 moment for a

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

standing

it turned out to

been so caught up in ‘Anthony’s good

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

couldn’t remember doing anything to upset

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something about his look

had a strong

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

who deeply cared about his sister, any challenge to her status in the family would instinctively be

faced with a family member’s animosity, Milly

like

something caught her

grandfather, so how come Xavier’s the teacher, and you’re the

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

about joining the research institute. Grandfather beat him so

Milly

Now it all clicked!

guidance, Xavier was meant for the military. Still, he

to respect the intense

Milly’s return, the eldest brother, Jordan, made

sorry for

and responded with a kind smile, “You’re not delayed, Jordan. You still haven’t had your

the beads of sweat on his brow, she offered him a

Jordan let her remove the sweat. His smile remained gentle

out of hunger. Watching the scene, their apples suddenly seemed less

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

on! You’re picking

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