A Film Queen

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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.

are never charitable. For the Scathings to be willing to cooperate and offer such generous terms

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“Since this is business, there must be a transaction. What exactly does the Scathings want from the Burnetts?”

of any ripples yet seemingly

gaze locking onto Milly with an unabashed

a definitive and declarative

How did–I suddenly become the centre of attention

Jordan, she found it curious

Milly recalled that Lucius had limited interaction with her previously,

eyes widening in shock, disbelief written all over her face as she stared at everything

Wait a moment…

and Jordan, rivals…

wonder she felt the words strung together so familiarly, as if she had heard them somewhere before. In

where two men were fighting for one woman. Her emotions

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

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actually didn’t want to read it, considering it could be a waste of time

at a potential opportunity to offer assistance.

and Jordan in a school setting, though the main character was not Milly but

only that particular scene, ignorant of the preceding circumstances or the aftermath that ensued. Her recollection centred on Lucius‘

you silly girls who don’t have real–world problems. Such people don’t exist in the real world. Rich people only think about

the book she was holding to the

she 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!

feel like the protagonist has

for now, this plot is unfolding around her. If I reject him outright like before, wouldn’t that follow