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….

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

held onto her sleeve tightly, fearful she would

with no choice, Milly had to reassure him repeatedly until her lips felt sore. It was only after his fear subsided and he fell asleep that she quietly opened

a distance

room, she sensed something was amiss.

were few visitors at this hour, so it shouldn’t have been rented out. Yet, the lights were

could be in

her eyes, grabbed a sturdy stick for

open.

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Chapter 225 Matthew

45 Pearls

Creak….

the door opening seemed unusually loud in the silent night.

the door swung open, a figure lunged at

Thud!

“Ouch, that hurts!”

hard on

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

you, and what are you

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

prodded him, the intruder’s

eerie silence filled

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

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

I waited to see clearly, it would have been too late. I had to catch you off guard”

a poor monastery? What would they even take? Offerings or the temple block?”

sure what to

monastery. How would I know if there were

on a minute. Why am I getting

uninvited, yet he’s blaming me

into my room without permission. Explain yourself. Why are you

close enough

to dislike me. Why isn’t he