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

it to be

merely

while

merely gesturing with

accepted the cup, though she felt no thirst. Having spoken, she took

“This banquet is far from ordinary. You must stay close to me and not

furrowed her brow, puzzled by his cryptic statement. “What do you mean it’s not

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

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

and sincere, providing Milly with the transparency she deserved.

upon Milly as a

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

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 ravenous wolves upon unsuspecting prey. Numerous other potential dangers lurked in the shadows, unknown and unfathomable, all poised

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

transform him into 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

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

under Halturian laws. The minimum sentence is three years in prison. Do you

in her eyes, as if on the verge of producing

with a playful glint in his eye, tapped her lightly on the head, dispelling the tension that had gripped them. He smiled and reassured her, “What

his words difficult to accept.

me, can you question this assembly of distinguished