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.

individual exuded an ominous aura, a palpable menace that could be sensed even without a clear view of

she instinctively believe it to

the tumultuous thoughts within her mind, she replied, “It’s nothing. I merely sought some water. Seeing

while

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

Having spoken, she took a few sips,

far from ordinary. You must stay close to

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

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suggests, this gathering may seem like a simple dinner, but in truth, it

you remain by my side, no harm shall

were frank and sincere, providing

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

heel, likely acting with reckless abandon. Though he believed himself capable of safeguarding her, the

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

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

a protective force was to tame him personally. This was why he had brought Milly to the banquet–she was destined to wield him as a shield, to tame him and harness his capabilities

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

possession and trade are illegal under Halturian laws. The minimum sentence is three years in prison. Do you wish to end up

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

his eye, tapped her lightly on the head, dispelling the tension that had gripped them. He

words difficult to accept. “Truly?”

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