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 man was unbending!

she declines, then bind her and conduct a thorough courtship

he lowered his head, a

the first time Milly had

countenance now held a hint of allure, reminiscent of a secret painting in

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the sense that Lucius’s recent

look send a chill down

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

she just shown Lucius Stephanie’s dance video? Why was it now

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

repeatedly checking the playback history in disbelief. Had Lucius watched her video? Had she unwittingly

as she looked at Lucius. “The

own name, she feared

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

a moment, Milly said nothing.

have a choking hazard where I stuff my phone down your throat.

nervously attempting. “I

amusement glinting in his eyes. “Congratulations…”

lit

you’ve guessed incorrectly.”

faltered, fingers twitching with frustration. “Oh,

temper could fully ignite, a commanding voice intervened, “What’s all this racket? Fall in!”

garb, materialised beside her, Stephanie by his side, tear- streaked face wearing a pitiable expression.

foreboding engulfed her. The once bustling crowd fell silent, scrambling to organise themselves out of sheer

bore into them, and Milly felt as though his gaze could strip her soul

no longer mere students but