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.

be willing to cooperate and offer such generous terms they must

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rush to respond. Instead, he keenly sensed something amiss and asked, “Since this is business, there must be a transaction.

tranquil, unfathomable pool, devoid of any ripples yet

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

spoke in a definitive and

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

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

that Lucius had limited interaction

widening in shock, disbelief written

Wait a moment…

Jordan,

heard them somewhere before. In her previous life, she had indeed witnessed this

there happened to be a scene where two men were fighting for one woman. Her

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

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considering it could be a waste of

this book’s characters hinted at a potential opportunity to offer assistance. Thus, she decided to take a chance and see

Lucius and Jordan in a school

ensued. Her recollection centred on

when she saw this part, she looked at the assistant with disdain and ranted, “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 only think about money. They wouldn’t make

her rant, she tossed the book she was holding to the assistant

finished reading that melodramatic book back then. Who would have

Everything has shifted!

it feel like the protagonist has become just like me?

her. If I reject him outright like before,