A Film Queen

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Jordan raised an eyebrow in genuine interest this time. He was eager to discover

could be and why he was so determined to engage in

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business with him.

“Alright, tell me. What sort

Scathings want to delve into “usiness would the upcoming leader of the

the Burnetts?”

Lucius chimed in, “I can help the Burnetts resolve all the business gaps mentioned earlier. Furthermore, if the Burnetts need a loan, I can act as a guarantor on behalf of the Scathings as the successor.

“I can also assist in pinpointing market prospects that the Burnetts are pursuing. Considering that the Burnetts steer clear of political affairs, several current market regulations might not align with your interests.

Jordan squinted upon hearing this.

Lucius had just spoken not as himself, but as the future heir of the Scathings, implying that his words carried the weight of the entire Scathings behind him.

The conditions he had just mentioned might not sound particularly remarkable to outsiders, but true businesspeople would see it as a strategic move.

In simpler terms, his words just now meant that no matter what happens, the Scathings would ensure the Burnetts‘ well–being for a lifetime. The Scathings were committing to stand by the Burnetts, binding their fates together.

The Scathings might not stand out in the business world and could even be considered obscure..

However, in the political arena, the Scathings were one of the foremost powers. Many prestigious families sought to establish good relations with them, but they had turned them all down.

Now, the Scathings are showing goodwill to the Burnetts by offering advantageous

terms.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch.

charitable. For the Scathings to be willing to cooperate and offer such generous terms they must be after something from the

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amiss and asked, “Since this is business, there must be a transaction. What exactly does the Scathings

resembled a tranquil, unfathomable pool, devoid of any ripples yet seemingly possessing an enchanting allure.

his head, his gaze locking onto Milly with an unabashed intensity. “I want her,” he declared

definitive and declarative tone.

an eyebrow, taken aback. How did–I suddenly become the

eyes. Lucius was undeniably fascinating. Despite his obvious hostility towards Jordan, she found

recalled that Lucius had limited interaction with her previously, mainly focusing on the female protagonist,

suddenly recalled something, her beautiful eyes widening in shock, disbelief

Wait a moment…

Jordan, rivals…

so familiarly, as if she had heard them somewhere before. In her previous life, she

life, while filming, there happened to be a scene where two men were fighting for one woman. Her emotions weren’t quite right at the time,

assistant proffered her a book titled ‘My Awesome Brothers, suggesting it resonated deeply with the very scene she now enacted upon the stage of reality.

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could be a waste of

potential opportunity to offer assistance. Thus, she decided to take a chance and

recalled vividly the character embroiled in the conflict alongside Lucius and Jordan in

of the preceding circumstances or the aftermath that ensued. Her recollection centred on Lucius‘ proposal of a business deal to Jordan, bartering

ranted, “These melodramatic and silly plotlines are made for you silly girls who don’t have real–world problems. Such people don’t

holding to the

reading that melodramatic book back then. Who would have

Everything has shifted!

like the protagonist has become

outright