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….

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,

had to reassure him repeatedly until her lips felt sore. It was only after his fear subsided and he fell asleep that

distance from

room, she sensed something

had told her that her room 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 on inside.

be in there?

narrowed her eyes, grabbed a sturdy stick for self–defense, and cautiously pushed the wooden door

open.

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Creak….

faint sound of the door opening seemed unusually loud in

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

Thud!

“Ouch, that hurts!”

the stick down hard on the intruder’s head, swift and

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

you doing in

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

the intruder’s face became

eerie silence filled the room….

she stared in disbelief at the

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

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

would steal from a poor monastery? What would they even take?

what to

How would I know if there were thieves

on a minute. Why am I getting

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

eyebrow. “Wait, you’re the one who came into my room without permission. Explain yourself. Why

close enough

he seems to dislike me. Why isn’t