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.

ominous aura, a palpable menace that could be sensed even without a clear view of their

she instinctively believe it to be Leon Smith in that fleeting

nothing. I merely sought some water. Seeing those people surrounding

while

into the very depths of her soul. Ultimately, he said nothing, merely gesturing with his

Having spoken, she

remarked, “This banquet is far from ordinary. You must stay close to me and

puzzled by his cryptic statement. “What do

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her hand and placing it on a nearby shelf. “As the name suggests, this gathering may seem like a simple dinner, but in

he added, “you needn’t worry. As long as you

sincere, providing Milly with the transparency she deserved.

Milly as a formidable guardian. Since he had resolved that Milly was the one with whom he wished to share his life,

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

his methods. If they learned of Milly’s presence, they would undoubtedly descend upon her like ravenous wolves upon unsuspecting prey. Numerous other potential dangers lurked

pressing dilemma. Should 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 of desires, thoughts, and emotions. Raised in a sterile environment, his experiences were limited to cold machinery and chemical apparatus.

Milly to the banquet–she was destined to wield him as a shield, to tame him

for it was the first time she had seen George adopt such a grave defneanour. But what

Milly whispered urgently, “Firearms possession and trade are illegal under Halturian laws. The minimum sentence is three years in prison. Do you wish

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

them. He smiled and reassured her, “What are you imagining? It’s not that sort of

words difficult to accept.

harbour doubts about me, can you question this assembly of distinguished business leaders?”