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 be sensed even without a clear view

why did she instinctively believe it to

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 I might have to wait

while

a penetrating look, as though his gaze could delve into the very depths of her soul. Ultimately, he said nothing, merely gesturing with his hand. A waiter approached with a tray, and George took a cup of warm water, offering it to

accepted the cup, though she felt no thirst. Having spoken, she took a few sips, fulfilling the words. she had

far from

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

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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

worry. As long as you remain by

providing Milly with the transparency she deserved.

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

Sect were mortal 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

like ravenous wolves upon

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,

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

furrowed her brow, for it was the first time she had seen George adopt such a grave defneanour. But

“Firearms possession and trade are illegal under Halturian laws. The minimum

wary glances around, apprehensive that their conversation might be overheard. There was a look. of incredulity in her eyes, as if on the verge of producing a copy of the Criminal Law to clarify the matter.

lightly on the head, dispelling the tension that had gripped them. He smiled and reassured her, “What are you imagining? It’s not

found his words difficult

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