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

why did she instinctively believe it to be Leon Smith in that fleeting

replied, “It’s nothing. I merely sought some water. Seeing those

while

soul. Ultimately, he said nothing, merely gesturing with his hand. A waiter approached with a tray, and George took a cup of warm water,

thirst. Having spoken, she took a few sips, fulfilling the words. she had uttered.

remarked, “This banquet is far from ordinary.

furrowed her brow, puzzled by his cryptic statement. “What do

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suggests, this gathering may seem like a

long as you remain by my side,

providing Milly with the transparency

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

uncover Milly’s existence, they would perceive her as his Achilles‘ heel, likely acting with reckless abandon. Though he believed himself capable of safeguarding her, the

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 ravenous wolves upon unsuspecting prey. Numerous other potential dangers

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,

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

she had seen George adopt such

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

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

tapped her lightly on the head, dispelling the tension that had gripped them. He smiled and reassured her, “What are you imagining? It’s not that sort of weapon. You’ll understand in due

his words difficult to accept.

harbour doubts about me, can