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.

seem to be Leon. The individual exuded an ominous aura, a palpable

it to be Leon Smith in that fleeting moment?

deep breath and quelling the tumultuous thoughts within her mind, she replied, “It’s nothing. I merely sought some water. Seeing those people surrounding you, I thought

while

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

the cup, though she felt no thirst. Having spoken, she took a few

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

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

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

long as you remain by my side,

were frank and sincere, providing

first 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

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

presence, they would undoubtedly descend upon her like ravenous wolves upon unsuspecting prey. Numerous other potential dangers

of this experimental subject fortuitously offered a solution 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

into a protective force was to tame him personally. This was why he had brought Milly to

seen George adopt such a grave defneanour. But what was he speaking of?

urgently, “Firearms possession 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

dispelling the tension that had gripped them. He smiled and reassured her, “What are you imagining? It’s not that sort of weapon. You’ll understand in due

still found his words

doubts about me, can