A Film Queen

Chapter 324 The Foolish and Intelligent Anthony

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Upon Milly posing her question, Xavier’s expression shifted almost imperceptibly, as a fleeting glimpse of panic crossed his face.

It quickly dissipated and was replaced by a composed demeanour. His voice, however, retained a husky. subdued tone as he responded, “Nothing happened. I simply… had an epiphany.”

Milly rolled her eyes at his obvious excuse.

She wasn’t buying it for a second!

From his earlier behaviour, it was evident he was hiding something from her. Since he was not being honest, she figured she would not be able to get him to spill even if she pressed further. “Fine. If you don’t want to talk about it, then forget it.”

Xavier replied with a curt, “Mm.”

As he was about to leave, he paused at the door and turned back to fix Milly with a determined gaze. As though he feared she doubted him, he emphasised once more with resolve, “Milly, believe me. My earlier words about treating you well and considering you my only sister are genuine. I meant every single word. I understand you may still have doubts, and that’s okay. I’ll prove it to you through my actions.”

He left after saying that.

Milly watched his retreating figure and then glanced at the remnants he left behind, her eyes dark and inscrutable.

Meanwhile, Danny had just completed his report to George.

Stepping out of the hospital, he caught sight of a suspicious figure lurking near the entrance.

Narrowing his eyes, he immediately went on alert.

These persistent nuisances from the Ghost Sect seem relentless. Just when we let one go, another appears. Do they think our patience is endless?

Ha! Mr. Tate might have been lenient by letting one of them go, but I won’t be. This time, I’m determined to make an example of this intruder and teach the Ghost Sect a lesson they will never forget!

confront the person. However, the closer he got, the more familiar the figure appeared. He had

approached, he found himself face–to–face with the

sunglasses, and a black mask which obscured his face completely. He even held binoculars.

outfit, meant to blend in ironically made him stand out, especially while he was

oddly familiar.

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“What the hell? I

was a tone of incredulity in his voice, almost a

mini–handgun to his suit pocket. He then gave Anthony a thorough once–over and nodded honestly,

Ghost Sect kept sending increasingly

outright clueless. But now, after

one should be able to recognise me. Have you been secretly following me? No, wait. What are

might be pursuing someone familiar,

be suspicious of Danny suddenly appearing here.

be that Milly is after

not grasp why Anthony eyed him suspiciously, he knew he could not tell him that

car accident recently, and I have some superficial wounds. I came for a check–up and to collect my prescription.”

came to the

are linked on the second floor. It’s my first time here, so I don’t really know my way. That’s how I got here.

don’t believe me, Mr. Anthony, I have

It indeed

yesterday, and Danny was here for medication today. The timelines did not align, so

muttered softly. “I’m just glad it’s not you. You’re too old

at him,

right in front of my

only twenty–eight, still in

he talking about?