A Film Queen

Chapter 267 I Want Her

+5 Pearls

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

how bold a young person 4

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.

be willing to cooperate and offer

he

1/4

86%1

Want Her

exceptional importance to them.

+5 Pearls

keenly sensed something amiss and asked, “Since this is business, there must be

dark eyes resembled a tranquil, unfathomable pool, devoid of any ripples yet

head, his gaze locking onto Milly with an unabashed intensity.

definitive and declarative

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

found it curious that

had limited interaction with her

disbelief written all over her face

Wait a moment…

Jordan,

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

there happened to be a scene where two men were fighting for one woman. Her emotions weren’t quite right

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

2/4

267 I Want

immerse herself.in its pages for emotional

86%

+5 Pearls

be a waste of time without guaranteed results, preferring to

a potential opportunity to offer assistance. Thus,

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

particular scene, ignorant of the preceding circumstances or the aftermath that ensued. Her recollection centred on Lucius‘ proposal of a business deal to Jordan, bartering Stephanie in exchange

are made for you silly girls who don’t have real–world problems. Such people

holding to the assistant and didn’t bother

realises she was wrong. If only she had finished reading that melodramatic book back then. Who would have known she’d end

Everything has shifted!

it feel like the protagonist has

is unfolding around her. If I reject him outright like before, wouldn’t that follow the storyline of my previous life, where Lucius