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!

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

to Apollo with a serious expression.

I

and tilted his head. “Ah–woo?”

down like you did that big black dog earlier. As soon

as he nodded enthusiastically.

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“Ah–wool”

Milly’s orders, but when he turned around

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

cleared his throat and composed himself before looking down at Apollo’s small form. “Don’t be scared. The commander just wants to test your strength. I’ll let you make three moves first. After that, I’ll

eyebrows furrowed in annoyance as he thought Arthur was really noisy!

a mask of calmness as he gazed 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 like

encounter was over in three seconds.

time to lift his tea cup

living room fell silent, as if time

only people looking somewhat normal were Milly and George, who knew the truth about

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

Still, she couldn’t help but acknowledge Apollo’s enthusiasm,

he beamed with

seethed with anger, his face darkening with each

in frustration, panting heavily. “No way! This one doesn’t count! I let him make three moves first, Commander! This

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

didn’t even see what

“That’s right… Arthur did let him make a few

“Yes, Commander!”

up to his feet, cautioning him, “Apollo,

As a special operative, he might defeat

eves were wide as he listened to Milly’s

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