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….

at Apollo carlier in the day, so at night, Milly was stuck with him clinging to her

sleeve tightly,

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

room was quite a distance

she sensed something

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

be

sturdy stick for self–defense,

open.

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Creak….

door opening seemed unusually

figure lunged at her. “You’re finally back-

Thud!

“Ouch, that hurts!”

stick down hard on

use now? Instead of fleeing,

you doing in my room?

of the nation, so the lighting was dim. Milly prodded the intruder writhing

him, the intruder’s face

eerie silence filled

from her hand as she stared in disbelief at the man clutching his head. “Matthew?”

still–aching forehead, he snapped angrily, “Are you crazy? Do you

murmuring. “If I waited to see clearly, it would have been too late. I

from a poor monastery?

what

in a monastery. How would I know if there

Why am I

blaming me for

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

aren’t close enough for surprise visits.

to dislike me. Why isn’t he with Stephanie instead?