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?”

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

card to prevent disruptions. If she hadn’t swiped it, how had Mr. Xavier managed

that calling out to you might cause a disturbance, so I…

eyes widened. “Through the window? This is the seventh floor!”

up without any safety measures in place meant any misstep could

disaster.

at him incredulously. “Are

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himself, hastening to explain, “It’s nothing to worry about, Milly. During our training, scaling

continued to frown, her

I were to don

helmets know

the man standing before her. Why was he behaving so foolishly after only a few

serves its purpose; the window, however, is for ventilation alone, not for

I wished not to disturb your rest

was left utterly

silence hung in the air.

lighten the mood with a smile. “Mr. Xavier simply has a keen

you step outside for a moment? I need

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

“Thank you, lady.”

a sudden realisation struck her. There had been no dog in the room earlier,

back to

prepared to address him,

“Woof woof woof.

her brow. Was he truly persisting in this pretence of

acknowledge my folly. Can you find it in your