A Film Queen

Chapter 165 Kill Milly

“Mr. Tate, your tie is quite remarkable today.

“Mr. Tate, is that a bespoke tie? It complements you perfectly.”

“Mr. Tate, your tie stands out magnificently today.”

The throng was overwhelming, and Milly found herself jostled to the periphery.

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Milly thought, Is this the norm for approachable CEOs now? Even actors don’t vie for roles with such fervour.

As she deliberated on whether to wait for George to finish his conversation, she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure from the corner of her eye.

It was

Milly’s eyes widened in disbelief. Lifting the hem of her skirt, she hastened to follow. Yet, the person moved with a speed that outpaced her attempts, especially in her high heels. In a fleeting moment of distraction, the figure had already disappeared.

How could they be so swift?

Milly bit her lip, her gaze fixed on the direction where the figure had vanished. She was so close, just a little further!

As she prepared to advance once more, her wrist was firmly grasped. Turning, she saw George, his expression stern, an urgency flickering in his eyes. “Why are you running about? It’s too dangerous.”

Milly, startled by his earnestness, quickly explained, “I thought I saw…”

She saw Leon.

an ominous aura, a palpable menace that could be sensed even without a

did she instinctively believe it to be Leon Smith in that fleeting moment?

mind, she replied, “It’s nothing. I merely sought some water. Seeing those people surrounding you, I thought I

while

as though his gaze could delve into the very depths of her soul. Ultimately, he said nothing, merely gesturing with his hand.

thirst. Having spoken, she took a few sips,

“This banquet is far from ordinary. You must stay close to

statement. “What do you mean it’s not an ordinary banquet?”

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“As the name suggests, this gathering may seem like a simple dinner, but in truth, it will feature

worry. As long as you remain by my side, no harm

were frank and sincere, providing Milly with

contemplated Milly’s safety, he had also considered taking command of the experimental subject, training it, and then bestowing it upon Milly as a formidable guardian. Since he had resolved that Milly was the one with whom he wished to share his life, his foremost concern became her

foes, and should they uncover Milly’s existence, they would perceive her as his Achilles‘ heel, likely acting with reckless abandon. Though he believed himself capable of safeguarding her,

nature; their composure stemmed from a deep–seated fear of his methods. If they learned of Milly’s presence, they would undoubtedly descend upon her like ravenous wolves

he succeed in recruiting and persuading the subject to protect Milly, no force, regardless of its might, could threaten her. Yet, this particular subject was devoid

protective force was to tame him personally. This was why he had brought Milly to the banquet–she was destined to

it was the first time she had seen George adopt such a

and trade are illegal under Halturian laws. The minimum sentence is three years

of incredulity in her eyes, as if on the verge of producing a copy of the Criminal

them. He smiled and reassured her,

found his words

Even if you harbour doubts about me, can you question this assembly