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 menace

it to be

mind, she replied, “It’s nothing. I merely

while

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

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

she finished the water, George remarked, “This banquet is far from ordinary. You must stay close to me

his cryptic statement. “What do you mean

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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

“you needn’t worry. As long as you remain by my side, no

and sincere, providing Milly with

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 one with whom he wished to share his life, his

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

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 unsuspecting prey. Numerous other potential dangers lurked in the shadows, unknown and unfathomable, all poised to imperil

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

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

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

Halturian laws. The minimum sentence

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

head, dispelling the tension that had gripped them. He smiled and reassured her, “What are you imagining?

still found his words

about me, can you question this assembly of distinguished