A Film Queen

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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….

at Apollo carlier in the day, so at night, Milly was stuck with him clinging to her for a long while, afraid

as bedtime approached, he held onto her sleeve tightly, fearful

reassure him repeatedly until her lips felt sore. It was only after his fear subsided and he fell asleep that she quietly opened

quite a distance from Apollo’s, down a corridor.

room, she sensed something was

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

could be

grabbed a sturdy stick for self–defense, and

open.

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Creak….

faint sound of the door opening seemed unusually loud in the silent

figure lunged at her.

Thud!

“Ouch, that hurts!”

the stick down hard on the intruder’s head, swift and

now? Instead of fleeing, they’re

are you doing in my room?

founding of the nation, so the lighting was dim.

prodded him, the intruder’s face became visible.

silence filled the

from her hand as she stared in disbelief at the man

still–aching forehead, he snapped angrily, “Are you crazy? Do you always attack first without checking?”

lip, feeling guilty as she helped him to a chair, murmuring. “If I waited to see clearly, it would have been too late. I had to catch you off

from a poor monastery? What would they even take? Offerings or

wasn’t sure what to say.

How would I know if there

Why am I getting sidetracked?

me for overreacting. How

you’re the one who came into my room without permission. Explain yourself.

close enough for

me. Why isn’t he