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.

awry, for it did not seem to be Leon. The individual exuded an ominous

did she instinctively believe it to be Leon Smith in that

a deep breath and quelling the tumultuous thoughts within her mind, she replied, “It’s nothing. I merely sought

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

thirst. Having spoken, she took a few sips,

“This banquet is far from ordinary. You must stay close to

his cryptic statement. “What do you

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it on a nearby shelf. “As the name suggests, this gathering

worry. As long as you remain by my side, no harm shall befall

frank and sincere, providing Milly

as a formidable guardian. Since he had resolved that Milly was the

were mortal foes, and should they uncover Milly’s existence, they would perceive her as his Achilles‘ heel, likely acting with reckless

her like ravenous wolves upon unsuspecting prey. Numerous other potential dangers lurked in the shadows, unknown and unfathomable, all poised to imperil Milly’s safety. He would

threaten her. Yet, this particular subject was devoid of desires, thoughts, and emotions. Raised

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

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

urgently, “Firearms possession and trade are illegal under Halturian laws. The minimum sentence is three years in prison. Do

their conversation might be overheard. There was a look. of incredulity in her eyes, as if on

gripped them. He smiled and reassured

found his words difficult to

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