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.

to be willing to cooperate and offer such generous terms they must be after something

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

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

suddenly turned his head, his gaze locking onto Milly with an unabashed

definitive and

did–I suddenly become the centre of attention

but chuckle as she rolled her eyes. Lucius was undeniably fascinating. Despite his obvious hostility towards Jordan, she found it curious that Jordan hadn’t confronted him. And here he was, playing mysterious games. What did he want with her?

from the novel she had read, Milly recalled that Lucius had limited interaction with her

her beautiful eyes widening in shock, disbelief

Wait a moment…

Jordan, rivals…

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

one woman. Her emotions

an assistant proffered her a book titled ‘My Awesome Brothers, suggesting it resonated deeply with the very

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

this book’s characters hinted at a potential opportunity to offer assistance. Thus, she

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

ensued. Her recollection centred on Lucius‘ proposal of a business

you silly girls who don’t have real–world problems. Such

holding to the assistant and didn’t bother to follow

that melodramatic book back then. Who

Everything has shifted!

protagonist

everything else, for now, this plot is unfolding around her. If I reject him outright like before, wouldn’t that follow the storyline of my previous life, where Lucius tied