A Film Queen

Chapter 185 If the Kid Wins

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Arthur gazed at Philip’s stern face and didn’t hesitate any longer. Turning to Apollo, who was sitting on the couch, he said, “Let’s see what you’ve got.”

He felt a twin

of discomfort as he said this, as if he were intimidating a child.

It’s not a fair fight: it’s one–sided aggression!

Oh, well. I can’t disobey the commander’s orders….

I’ll just stop when I have the upper hand. He’s just a kid.

Milly had been living with the Burnetts for a while now and was familiar with Arthur, so she was surprised to see Philip letting Arthur spar with Apollo. Her eyes widened in shock.

“Grandpa, should we just forget about this?”

Philip remained calm, his expression unchanging as he fiddled with the beads in his hand. “If the kid wins, I’ll let him carry the Burnetts‘ last name.

“When you start school, I’ll take care of him and guide him. What do you think?”

Milly listened to Philip’s words, biting her lip and remaining silent.

The conditions were indeed appealing. If Apollo had Philip’s protection, even if he was different from everyone else, no one would dare say anything to him.

But she still felt uneasy….

“Grandpa, Apollo is still young and hasn’t received any training. He can’t control his emotions yet. If they really fight, I’m worried something might happen

Philip hadn’t responded yet when Arthur spoke up to reassure her, ‘Don’t worry, Ms. Burnett. I’ll make sure to hold back and not hurt this young boy.”

Milly was speechless.

I’m not worried about Arthur hurting Apollo; I’m worried about Apollo harming Arthur!

are indeed good. It’s a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity. I’ll just pay attention and intervene if things get out of

this, she turned to Apollo

to stop when I say so.

tilted his head. “Ah–woo?”

him down like you did that big black dog earlier. As soon as you do that, you have

eyes sparkled as he nodded

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“Ah–wool”

stood up and walked towards Arthur at Milly’s orders, but when he turned around and faced. Arthur, his eyes flashed with

down his spine at the intensity of those red eyes, which reminded him of the Wolf King he had encountered when he was on a mission a long time ago

before looking down at Apollo’s small form. “Don’t be scared. The commander

he

at Arthur with an intensity that bordered on unsettling. Before Arthur could react, Apollo had already taken him down in a flash, his grip on Arthur’s neck

whole encounter was over

time to lift his tea

fell silent, as if

somewhat normal were Milly and George, who

eyes shone with excitement, as if he was gloating about following Milly’s

into a smile, despite knowing it wasn’t the right time to praise him. Still, she couldn’t help

at Milly’s praise, and he beamed with joy, bobbing his head

seethed with anger, his face darkening with each passing second.

“No way! This one doesn’t count! I let him make three moves first, Commander! This round

composure, and he stroked his nose, still trying to process what had just

didn’t even see what happened!

“That’s right… Arthur did let him make a few moves first. Let’s try again. Arthur, you don’t

“Yes, Commander!”

up to his feet, cautioning him, “Apollo, be

special operative, he might defeat Apollo if he

wide as he listened to Milly’s warning. It wasn’t

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