A Film Queen

Chapter 280 All–in–One Package

Milly couldn’t help but inquire, “Lucius, don’t you relish this dance?”

Lucius arched an eyebrow in response, his voice cool yet affirming. “I quite admire it.”

Milly’s confusion deepened further. If he appreciated it so, why indulge in this charade of adding spice to his pursuit of Stephanie?

“Then why delay in making her yours? Once she’s captured, you can savour this exquisite dance daily. Doesn’t such a tempting proposition stir your desires?”

Milly fixed Lucius with an expectant gaze, her eyes shimmering with hope..

This is straight from the pages of the book, it can’t fail.

Lucius slowly raised his gaze to meet hers, and as his eyes locked onto that glint of starlight, a slight tremor passed through him. His voice, husky and laden with emotion, murmured, “Indeed, it is highly enticing.

Milly was on the verge of tears of joy, lightly slapping her thigh. “If it’s enticing to you, then take action. Mere words won’t suffice!

“Hm?”

Seeing Lucius’s interest sparked, Milly seized the moment, leaning in to whisper some counsel in his ear.

“Consider this, as the heir of the Scathings, who can hinder your admiration for a girl, and who dares to oppose you? With such a golden opportunity at hand, if you let it slip, when the main character appears um, no, when another contender for her affections emerges, you’ll face an additional rival! Now is the prime moment to pursue her!”

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There was a flicker of intrigue in Lucius’s eyes as he regarded her. “Are you so certain I can win her over?”

Milly responded with conviction, “Absolutely, being a woman myself, I understand our kind best. Though she may not reveal it outwardly, she secretly holds you in high regard. Women often conceal their feelings behind a facade!”

“What if she still rejects me?”

*You….

over. This man was unbending!

take a daring approach. “If she declines, then bind her

by her bold suggestion, and he lowered

Milly had witnessed Lucius laugh so

lips gently upturned, and a glimpse of pearly teeth, his already striking countenance now held a hint of allure, reminiscent of a secret painting in a forgotten palace, nearly enchanting

his laughter subsided, he declared, “Very well, I’ll take your counsel.

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shake the sense that Lucius’s recent gaze had held a hint

his look send a chill down her spine?

splendid; if not, she had no recourse. She flexed her sore hand and reached for

Lucius Stephanie’s dance video? Why was it now playing her own ballet performance

had indeed

Lucius watched her video? Had she unwittingly complicated matters

of hope as she looked at Lucius. “The person in the video you just

mention of her own name, she feared his response might implicate her.

lips. “Would you care

moment, Milly

we’ll have a choking hazard

breath, nervously attempting. “I suppose… yes!”

head, amusement glinting in his eyes.

lit up momentarily.

you’ve guessed incorrectly.”

faltered, fingers twitching

could fully ignite, a commanding voice intervened, “What’s all

materialised beside her, Stephanie by his side,

The once bustling crowd fell silent, scrambling to organise themselves out

as though his gaze

Once we don our uniforms, we are no longer mere students but soldiers. The person beside you is your comrade, and comrades stand together through thick