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.

ominous aura, a

it to be Leon Smith in that

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

while

of her soul. Ultimately, he said nothing, merely gesturing with his hand. A

cup, though she felt no thirst. Having spoken, she took a

is far from

statement. “What do you mean it’s not an ordinary banquet?”

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her hand and placing it on a nearby shelf. “As the name suggests, this gathering may seem like a simple dinner, but in truth, it will feature a clandestine auction for a

needn’t worry. As long as you remain by my side,

and sincere, providing Milly

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 foremost concern became her

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

upon her like ravenous wolves upon unsuspecting prey. Numerous other potential dangers lurked in the shadows,

unexpected arrival of this experimental subject fortuitously offered a solution to his pressing dilemma. Should he succeed in recruiting and persuading the subject 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

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 her own

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

illegal under Halturian laws. The minimum sentence is three years

conversation might be overheard. There was a look. of incredulity in her eyes, as if on the verge of producing a copy of the Criminal Law to clarify the

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

still found his words difficult

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