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.

not seem to be Leon. The individual exuded an ominous aura, a palpable menace that could be sensed even

instinctively believe it to be

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

while

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

no thirst. Having spoken, she took a few sips, fulfilling the words. she had

from ordinary. You must

brow, puzzled by his cryptic statement. “What do

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from her hand and placing it on a nearby shelf. “As the name suggests, this gathering may

he added, “you needn’t worry. As long as you remain by

were frank and sincere, providing Milly with the

experimental subject, training it, and then bestowing it upon Milly as a formidable

Achilles‘ heel, likely acting with reckless abandon. Though he believed

Tates, outwardly serene, concealed 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

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 cold machinery and chemical apparatus. He remained, at his core, untamed

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 for

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

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

in her eyes, as if on the verge of producing a copy

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

his words difficult

can you