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.

the Scathings to be willing to cooperate and offer

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sensed something amiss and asked, “Since this is business, there must be a transaction. What exactly

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

his gaze locking onto Milly with an unabashed

spoke in a definitive and

arched an eyebrow, taken aback. How did–I suddenly become the centre of attention in this situation?

his obvious hostility towards Jordan, she found

had read, Milly recalled that Lucius had limited interaction with her

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

Wait a moment…

Jordan,

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

to be a scene where two men were fighting for one woman. Her emotions weren’t quite right at the time, prompting the director to give her a half–hour

an 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. The assistant’s gentle encouragement underscored the book’s relevance,

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be a waste

the thought of her name appearing in this book’s characters hinted at a potential opportunity to

alongside Lucius and Jordan in a school setting, though the main

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 for all that the Burnetts

“These melodramatic and silly plotlines are made for you silly girls who don’t have real–world problems. Such people don’t exist in the real world. Rich people

holding to the assistant and didn’t bother to follow the

had finished reading that melodramatic book back then. Who would have known she’d end up being a character in it? It’s

Everything has shifted!

protagonist has

aside 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