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?”

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over. This man was unbending!

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

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

first time Milly had

striking countenance

laughter subsided, he declared, “Very well,

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

send a

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

glanced at the screen, disbelief washed over her. Hadn’t she just shown Lucius

were auto–playing in sequence. The prior clip had indeed been. Stephanie’s,

stood frozen, repeatedly checking the playback history in disbelief. Had Lucius

hesitated, clinging to a sliver of hope as she looked at

name, she feared his response might

smile flickered on Lucius’s lips. “Would you

moment, Milly

up and we’ll have a choking hazard where I stuff my

held her breath, nervously

amusement glinting in his eyes. “Congratulations…”

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you’ve guessed incorrectly.”

faltered, fingers twitching with

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

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

foreboding engulfed her. The once bustling crowd fell silent, scrambling to

stern survey bore into them, and Milly felt as

it clear that we are a unit. Once we don our uniforms, we are no longer mere students but soldiers. The