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!

I’ll just pay attention and intervene if things get

she turned to Apollo with a serious

to stop when I say so. Don’t kill, okay?”

tilted his head. “Ah–woo?”

black dog earlier. As soon as you do that, you have to stop

bright eyes sparkled as he nodded enthusiastically.

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“Ah–wool”

Arthur at Milly’s orders, but when he turned around and faced. Arthur, his eyes flashed

spine at the intensity of those red eyes, which reminded him of the Wolf King he had encountered when

Apollo’s small form. “Don’t be scared. The commander just wants to test

in annoyance as he thought Arthur was really

face a mask of calmness as he gazed at Arthur with an intensity that bordered on unsettling. Before Arthur could react, Apollo had already taken

whole encounter was over in

had time to lift his tea cup before the

room fell silent, as if time itself

and George, who knew the

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

the right time to praise him. Still, she

praise, and he beamed with

scene, Arthur seethed with anger, his face

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

regained his composure, and he stroked his nose, still trying to process what had just happened. He

see

few moves first. Let’s try again. Arthur, you

“Yes, Commander!”

Milly pulled Apollo back up to his feet, cautioning him,

a special operative, he

were wide as he listened to Milly’s warning. It wasn’t clear whether he understood.

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