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.

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

she instinctively believe it to be Leon Smith in that fleeting moment?

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

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 her.

thirst. Having spoken, she took a few

is far from ordinary. You must stay close to

statement. “What do you mean it’s

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

as you remain by

frank and sincere, providing Milly with the transparency she deserved.

he 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

Shadow Palace and the Ghost 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 safeguarding

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 potential dangers

in recruiting and persuading the subject to protect Milly, no force, regardless of its might, could threaten her. Yet,

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

for it was the first time she had seen

minimum sentence is three years in prison. Do you wish to

be overheard. There was a look. of incredulity in her eyes, as if on the verge of producing

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

still found his words difficult to accept. “Truly?”

about me, can you question this assembly of distinguished business