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….

frustration almost boiled over. This man was

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

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

time Milly had witnessed Lucius laugh so

countenance now held a hint of allure, reminiscent of a secret painting in a forgotten palace, nearly enchanting

declared, “Very

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but she couldn’t shake the sense that Lucius’s recent gaze had held

send a chill

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

screen, disbelief washed over her. Hadn’t she just shown Lucius Stephanie’s dance video? Why was it now playing her own ballet performance

the videos were auto–playing in sequence. The prior clip had indeed been. Stephanie’s, but due to the queue, her own dance had

Lucius watched her video? Had she unwittingly complicated matters

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

she feared his response might implicate

flickered on Lucius’s lips. “Would you care to hazard

moment, Milly said nothing.

up and we’ll have a choking hazard

her breath, nervously attempting. “I suppose…

his head, amusement glinting in his eyes.

eyes lit up

you’ve guessed incorrectly.”

fingers twitching with frustration.

voice

her, Stephanie by his side, tear- streaked face wearing a pitiable

chill ran down Milly’s spine as a sense of foreboding engulfed her. The once bustling crowd fell silent,

felt as though his gaze could strip her soul

we are a unit. Once we don our uniforms, we are no longer mere students but soldiers. The person beside you is