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.

something felt awry, for it did not seem to be Leon. The individual exuded an ominous aura, a palpable menace that could

it to be Leon

“It’s nothing. I merely sought some water. Seeing those people surrounding you, I thought I might have to wait

while

Ultimately, he said nothing, merely gesturing with his hand. A waiter approached with a tray, and George took a

spoken, she took a few sips, fulfilling the

remarked, “This banquet is far from ordinary. You must stay close to me and not stray.”

by his cryptic statement. “What do you mean

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taking the empty cup from her hand and placing it on a nearby shelf. “As the name suggests, this gathering

you remain by my side, no harm

words were frank and sincere, providing

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

existence, they would perceive her as his Achilles‘ heel, likely acting with reckless abandon. Though he believed himself capable of safeguarding her, the thought of unforeseen threats

outwardly serene, concealed their true 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 upon unsuspecting prey. Numerous other

to his 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.

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

seen George adopt

Halturian laws. The minimum sentence is three years in prison. Do you wish to end

cast wary glances around, apprehensive that their conversation might be overheard. There was a look. of incredulity in her

the tension that had gripped them. He smiled and reassured her, “What are you imagining? It’s

words difficult to

harbour doubts about me, can you question this assembly of