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

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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

tightly, fearful she

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 the

quite a distance from Apollo’s, down a

sensed something was

and there were few visitors at this hour, so it shouldn’t have been rented

be

stick for

open.

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Chapter 225 Matthew

45 Pearls

Creak….

seemed unusually loud

swung open, a figure lunged at her. “You’re finally back-

Thud!

“Ouch, that hurts!”

down hard on the intruder’s head,

of fleeing, they’re confronting me directly. That’s

and what are you doing in my room?

nation, so the lighting was dim. Milly prodded the

him, the intruder’s face became

filled

in disbelief at the man clutching his head. “Matthew?” she asked

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

waited to

steal from a poor monastery? What would they even

sure what to say.

How would I know if there were thieves or

a minute. Why am I getting sidetracked?

yet he’s blaming me for overreacting. How is this my

one who came into my room without permission. Explain yourself. Why are

close enough for surprise

he seems to dislike me. Why isn’t he