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….

Apollo carlier in the day, so at night, Milly was stuck with him clinging to her for a long while, afraid she might abandon him.

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

Milly had to reassure him repeatedly until her lips felt sore. It was only after his

distance from Apollo’s, down

room, she sensed

had 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

could be

for self–defense,

open.

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Chapter 225 Matthew

45 Pearls

Creak….

door opening seemed unusually loud in the silent

swung open, a figure lunged at

Thud!

“Ouch, that hurts!”

stick down hard

the audacious tactics thieves use now? Instead of fleeing, they’re

what are you doing

to the founding of the nation, so the lighting was dim. Milly prodded the

she prodded him, the intruder’s face

silence filled

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

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

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

from a poor monastery? What would

sure what to say.

a monastery. How would

Why

room uninvited, yet he’s blaming me for overreacting. How is this my fault?

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

aren’t close enough for surprise visits.

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