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….

was stuck with him clinging to her for a long while, afraid

onto her sleeve tightly, fearful she would leave

until her lips felt sore. It was only after his

a distance

sensed something

had told her that her room had never been occupied before, and there were few visitors at this hour, so it

could be in there?

sturdy stick for self–defense, and

open.

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Chapter 225 Matthew

45 Pearls

Creak….

door opening seemed unusually loud in the silent night.

the door swung open, a figure lunged at her. “You’re finally

Thud!

“Ouch, that hurts!”

hard

these the audacious tactics thieves use now? Instead of fleeing, they’re confronting me directly.

are you, and what are you doing in my room?

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

him, the intruder’s face became visible.

silence filled

as she stared in disbelief at the

had a bad temper. Rubbing his still–aching forehead, he snapped angrily, “Are you crazy? Do you always attack first

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

for once. Who would steal from a poor monastery? What would they even take? Offerings

what

first time in a monastery. How would I know if there were thieves or

on a minute. Why

blaming me for overreacting. How is this my fault?

“Wait, you’re the one who came into my

enough for

Why isn’t he with Stephanie instead?