A Film Queen

Chapter 22 5 Matthew

Jordan had no intention of indefinitely imposing his plans on her. He tousled her hair lovingly and assured her. “No need to rush. The company’s in a shaky state right now, and I won’t let you get caught up in that mess just yet. Once I take care of everything, you can take on a figurehead role with an easy job.

“For now, do what makes you happy–acting, studying, whatever you want. I’ve got your back, so there’s nothing to worry about”

Milly asked, Jordan, can I choose not to go?”

Jordan was unwavering. “No.”

He had to be resolute. People outside were gossiping about Milly, mocking her for being overshadowed by

an adopted daughte

Jordan had initially planned to send Stephanie back to her biological parents once they were found, but she had cleverly secured Philip’s support before he could do anything, thwarting his plans.

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He planned to acquire all the shares and transfer them to Milly. He aimed to establish Milly as the true Burnett heiress and silence the critics.

He might not have cared about the rumors, but he heard them all and was affected by them. Anything concerning Milly was noted, and he planned to make them pay back tenfold someday.

Milly sighed in resignation at Jordan’s firm stance.

Why is he assuming that I want to be a CEO? Do I look like I’m driven by money?

Hmm… but I do have a liking for money, after all….

had lashed out at Apollo carlier in the day, so at night, Milly was stuck

onto her sleeve tightly, fearful she

lips felt sore. It was only after his fear subsided

a distance from

her room, she sensed

had never been occupied before, and there were few visitors at this hour, so it shouldn’t have been rented out. Yet, the lights were

be in there?

stick for self–defense, and

open.

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Chapter 225 Matthew

45 Pearls

Creak….

seemed unusually loud in the

the door swung open, a figure

Thud!

“Ouch, that hurts!”

brought the stick down hard on the intruder’s head,

thieves use now? Instead of fleeing, they’re confronting me directly. That’s just

are you

so the lighting was dim. Milly prodded the intruder writhing on the floor in pain with her stick.

the intruder’s face became visible.

filled the room….

a thud, Milly’s stick slipped from her hand as she stared in

still–aching forehead, he snapped angrily, “Are you

a chair, murmuring. “If I waited to see clearly, it would have

regaining composure, retorted. “Think for once. Who would steal from a poor monastery? What would they even take? Offerings or the temple

sure what to say.

would

minute. Why am I getting

yet he’s blaming me for overreacting. How

raised an eyebrow. “Wait, you’re the one who came into my room without permission. Explain yourself. Why are

aren’t close enough for surprise

me. Why isn’t he with Stephanie instead?