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….

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

as bedtime approached, he held onto her sleeve tightly, fearful she would leave

felt sore. It was only after his

distance from Apollo’s,

room, she sensed something was amiss.

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

could be in there?

for self–defense, and cautiously pushed the wooden

open.

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Creak….

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

the door swung open, a figure lunged at her.

Thud!

“Ouch, that hurts!”

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

Instead of fleeing, they’re confronting me directly. That’s just asking for trouble!

what are you doing in my

was ancient, with rooms dating back to the founding of the nation, so the lighting was dim. Milly prodded the intruder writhing

prodded him, the intruder’s face

silence filled

thud, Milly’s stick slipped from her hand as she stared in disbelief at the man clutching his

temper. Rubbing his still–aching forehead, he snapped angrily, “Are

waited to see clearly, it would have been too

steal from a poor

wasn’t sure what

in a monastery. How would I know if

Why

uninvited, yet he’s blaming me

one who came into my room without permission. Explain yourself. Why are you here?”

enough for surprise

Why isn’t