A Film Queen

Chapter 331 Stephanie’s Coming–of–Age Party

Jeffrey sawod there, his eyes carrying a knowing gline as if he had post uncovered come hidden truk

Milly pretended to be calm as she gazed back at him. She forced her voice to some stealy and natural, Jeffrey, what do you mean by saying that? If you want to say something to me you can just say it.

Jeffrey licked his lips, looking thoughtfully at the girl in front of him. “Milly, under what circumstances des you think a person’s character might change completely? Imagine, that person hadn’t experienced any major trauma and had no serious illness, yet they’ve become an entirely different person overnight

Despite her earlier suspicions that Jeffrey might have figured something out, hearing him declare it so clearly made Milly’s fingers involuntarily curl.

Her emotions were well hidden, but Apollo, who was sitting next to her, noticed the slight tension. He tilted his head and hugged her arm tighter, mumbling, “Ah–wooah–woo…

His touch made Milly’s nerves relax instantly.

She raised a hand to ruffle Apollo’s hair, her tone calm, “Oh? Why do I feel like I don’t quite understand what you’re saying, Jeffrey?”

Jeffrey straightened in his seat; his expression unchanging and his voice steady, “Milly, if you don’t grasp what I said, then you don’t get it at all. After all, I know that you are in the dark and lack a complete picture. But Jordan should understand it, right?”

Everyone’s eyes turned to Jordan, who had been silently observing on the sidelines.

A hint of self–satisfaction flashed in Jeffrey’s gaze. He was sure Jordan would now handle the situation as soon as he talked about this.

Milly pressed her lips together and didn’t speak.

Jordan, the focus of their attention, appeared unaffected by their conversation. His long fingers danced over the keyboard of his laptop, his expression stern.

After typing the last word, he slowly lifted his head. His sharp eyes swept over Jeffrey before finally fell on Milly, the coldness in his gaze instantly dissipated. “Milly, Stephanie is having her coming–of–age party at the old house. If you want to attend, go ahead. If you don’t want to, I’ll take you straight home.”

“What?” The sudden shift in the topic was too fast, and Milly couldn’t react for a while. “Jordan, you…”

composure. “What’s going on? Did

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thought for a while. “No, no, it’s nothing’s wrong. I’ll go to the party. She did invite me, and I might feel guilty

daughter of the Burnetts, and you are also my sister. Whether you choose to go or not, it will not reflect negatively on

Jeffrey, deep and inscrutable, an icy gaze that could freeze anyone in place. “What question were you asking

froze on his face. “Nothing. I didn’t ask anything.”

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Stephanie’s

+5 Pearls.

“Since you were young, I’ve taught you to think properly before you speak, to avoid

“I

he didn’t directly address the question, his actions made his

his sister, and no amount of speculation or gossip could alter

made things abundantly clear. He

joy as she looked at her elder brother. From the beginning, he had suspected that her personality was different from the original Milly, and she knew the Burnett family members must have noticed. No one had brought it up, so she had never

for Jordan to address it in such a manner. It was like he had handed her a

just now wasn’t entirely wrong. The field of Life Sciences and Theoretical Research wasn’t her passion. She had chosen it mainly to uncover the truth about how she

prepared herself for the possibility of leaving

prepared to leave. Even discovering her feelings for George and wanting to pursue him

her resolve. His recognition gave her a true sense of belonging, one that challenged her

younger sister. It was a sentence that was usually blurted out at that time, not

her eyes well up with tears.

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believing in me so much. Thank you for accepting me. Thank you for allowing me to

He gently ruffled her hair;

who should be thanking you, Milly.”

his words. She wanted to ask why, but he had already turned his