A Film Queen

Chapter 266 Lucius‘ Proposal

Yet, this rule only applies to work environments.

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Under usual conditions, such people are ill–suited to cultivating friendships or participating in profound discussions.

Fortunately, Lucius knew Milly was the eldest daughter of the Burnetts, so he didn’t think much of her presence beside him. Furthermore, since they were at school, Jordan didn’t want to cause any unnecessary gossip or rumours about Milly because of his own actions.

Jordan nodded affirmatively, “Alright, I’ll allow it.”

The principal at last experienced a wave of comfort, and the weight on his heart. eased.

Once the school leaders reminded Milly and Lucius of their responsibility towards Jordan, they finally turned and left.

Despite Samuel’s reluctance to part ways, Jordan didn’t want him to tag along, so he was pulled away by the school leaders.

Samuel continued to glance back, clearly displaying his unwillingness.

What a pity! I didn’t even have the chance to ask for the goddess‘ phone number and name!

Whether real or imagined, he consistently sensed Jordan deliberately obstructing his view of his goddess, his gaze tinged with hostility.

After everyone departed, Jordan finally shed the icy demeanour from his face and discreetly retrieved a silk handkerchief from his suit pocket. He delicately dabbed the beads of sweat from Milly’s forehead, his voice carrying a tender concern.

“Milly, are you feeling overheated?

“You see, I told you earlier, just take the car directly. It would have been much better. Now look at you, sweating all over.

“Why don’t you return to the apartment? If you’re interested in learning about the school, I can have Ivan deploy some drones to provide a panoramic view for you. You can watch all the school’s details from your sofa at home.”

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Jordan was usually a man of few words, reserving his patience only for Milly. In her presence, he would openly display his affection, his eyes shining with unmistakable indulgence.

a brief

she couldn’t bring herself to capitalise on such a convenient

encountered the ambience of local universities in her previous life, viewing it as a chance to amend prior disappointments. Even amidst weariness,

“Don’t worry, Jordan, I find it

sensed her authentic joy and decided against further insistence.

can’t buy happiness for my

wants to do. Whether it’s just visiting the school or even if she wants

don’t like, just let me know, and I’ll arrange funding

blocking the sun and casting a shadow over her, shielding

gesture, still enthralled

I don’t like it, he’ll allocate funds and rebuild

those dear to

Burnetts‘ bankruptcy in

more she contemplated, the more credible it appeared. Indeed, in

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Stephanie, fulfilling her every desire. Now, it was

company has financial needs in

should be clear enough for Jordan

affectionately tousled her hair and reassured. her, “Milly, don’t worry. I won’t let the Burnetts go bankrupt, and you’ll never have to end up

carried an unusual

and glanced up at Jordan, silhouetted against the light, his

implying something

interjected, “Jordan, I’d like to discuss a business proposal with

the side, now positioned himself behind them and

instantly, giving way

realisation, he had overlooked the third person’s presence!

he lifted his gaze, determination filled his eyes, starkly contrasting the warmth. he had

it outright, he conveyed: We’re not close,

Burnett, I’m

talk about

on Lucius‘ face, but his