A Film Queen

Chapter 267 I Want Her

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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.

cooperate and offer such generous terms they must be after something from the Burnetts-

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

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

with an unabashed intensity. “I want her,” he declared bluntly.

definitive and declarative

taken aback. How did–I suddenly become

hostility towards Jordan, she found it curious that Jordan hadn’t confronted him. And here he was, playing mysterious games. What

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

that moment, Milly suddenly recalled something, her beautiful eyes widening in shock, disbelief written all over her face as she stared

Wait a moment…

and Jordan, rivals…

felt the words strung together so familiarly, as if she had heard them somewhere

men were fighting for one woman. Her emotions weren’t quite right at the time, prompting the director

‘My Awesome Brothers, suggesting it resonated deeply with the very scene she now enacted upon the stage of reality. The assistant’s gentle encouragement

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actually didn’t want to read it, considering it could be a waste of time without guaranteed results, preferring to prepare on

thought of her name appearing in this book’s characters hinted at a potential opportunity to offer assistance. Thus, she decided to take a chance

the character embroiled in the conflict alongside Lucius and Jordan in a school setting, though the

recollection centred on Lucius‘ proposal of a business deal to Jordan, bartering Stephanie in exchange

girls who don’t have

she was holding to the assistant and

melodramatic book back then. Who would have

Everything has shifted!

it feel like the protagonist has become just like me?

him outright