A Film Queen

Chapter 298 Into Her Good Books

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Xavier observed Milly’s countenance carefully, detecting a trace of unease. Promptly, he addressed her. “Milly, did I startle you? If my presence unsettles you, I could don a mask upon every encounter. Should even that prove ineffective, I shall resort to a helmet.”

Milly remained taciturn, her lips pursed.

There is no need for such measures.

A sudden idea seized Xavier’s thoughts, prompting him to rise eagerly. “Milly, are you in need of refreshment? Might I fetch you some water, or perhaps a selection of fruits? A banana, or perchance an apple?”

Milly raised a hand to halt him. “No, thank you. I am neither thirsty nor hungry.”

“In that case, allow me

Milly drew a deep breath. “There is no need for that, Mr. Xavier. We must have a serious conversation.”

“Woof woof woof…

Milly arched an eyebrow in confusion.

Concerned she had not heard, Xavier leaned closer and emitted two more barks in a higher pitch. “Woof woof woofl

Milly furrowed her brow, slightly repelled by his behaviour.

Is this man deranged? Has he been bitten by a rabid creature and left untreated? Does he fancy himself a canine?

Xavier blinked, wounded by her reaction. “I even barked like a dog, and yet-”

Before he could finish, the nurse from the adjoining room, who had been dozing, evidently heard the disturbance and swiftly swung the door open. “Ms. Burnett I heard a dog barking. Has a stray dog entered this room?”

As she stepped inside, her gaze met Xavier’s. “Mr. Xavier, how did you gain entry here?”

Without someone on the inside to swipe it, entry was impossible at

Burnett with the card to prevent disruptions.

out to you might cause a disturbance, so I… entered through

widened. “Through the window? This is

safety measures in place meant

disaster.

at him incredulously.

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to explain, “It’s nothing to worry about, Milly. During our training, scaling up to the tenth floor was a mere exercise.

continued to frown,

swallowed nervously, tentatively proposing. “What if I were to don a helmet and ascend tomorrow, would that

his fixation on helmets

her temples, feeling dubious about the man standing before her. Why was he

door serves its purpose; the window, however, is for ventilation alone,

“But it’s late, and I wished not to disturb your rest by entering. It seemed simpler to

left utterly

uncomfortable silence hung in

smile. “Mr.

gentle sigh. “Lady, could you step outside for a moment?

complied, nodding. “Of course, feel free to converse. If you require anything, just let me know.”

“Thank you, lady.”

door behind her, a sudden realisation struck her. There had been no dog

back to

to

“Woof woof woof.

he truly persisting in this pretence of barking like a dog?

I acknowledge my