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…”

his composure. “What’s going on? Did

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party. She did invite me, and I might feel guilty if I didn’t

nodded approvingly. “Well, you are the eldest daughter of the Burnetts, and you are also my

inscrutable, an icy gaze that could freeze anyone

face. “Nothing. I didn’t ask

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until Jeffrey began to fidget uncomfortably. Finally, Jordan spoke, “Since you were

mumbled, “I

already clear. Although he didn’t directly address the question, his actions made his position

the Burnetts and his sister, and no amount of speculation or gossip could alter that immutable truth.

made things abundantly clear. He provided the best answer

the original Milly, and she knew the Burnett family members must

Jordan to address it in such a manner. It was like he had handed her a royal pardon, allowing her to be unapologetically

Research wasn’t her passion. She had chosen it mainly to uncover the truth about how she ended up

words, she prepared herself for the possibility of leaving at any

until today, she had always been prepared to leave. Even discovering her feelings for George and wanting to pursue him hadn’t swayed her

validation had shaken her resolve. His recognition gave her a true

had said countless times that she was the eldest daughter of the Burnetts and his younger sister. It was a sentence that was usually blurted out

strong Milly felt her eyes well up with

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much. Thank you for accepting

thinking. He gently ruffled

should be thanking you, Milly.”

was puzzled by his words. She wanted to ask why, but