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….

almost boiled over. This

decided to take a daring approach. “If she declines, then bind her and conduct a thorough courtship in seclusion. She will

taken aback by her bold suggestion, and he lowered his head, a soft chuckle

marked the first time Milly had

upturned, and a glimpse of pearly teeth, his already striking countenance now held a hint

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

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Lucius’s recent gaze had held a hint of ambiguity.

look send a chill

it worked out, splendid; if not, she had no recourse. She flexed her sore hand and reached for her phone to power it down.

the screen, disbelief washed over her. Hadn’t she just shown Lucius Stephanie’s

The prior clip had indeed been. Stephanie’s, but

repeatedly checking the playback history in disbelief. Had Lucius

hesitated, clinging to a sliver of hope as she looked at Lucius. “The person in the

of her own name, she feared his response might

mischievous smile flickered on Lucius’s lips. “Would you care

a moment, Milly said

and we’ll have a choking hazard where I stuff my phone down your

nervously attempting. “I suppose… yes!”

glinting

eyes lit up

you’ve guessed incorrectly.”

smile faltered, fingers twitching with frustration. “Oh,

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

her, Stephanie by his side, tear- streaked face

The once bustling crowd

bore into them, and Milly felt as though

are no longer mere students but soldiers. The person beside you