A Film Queen

Chapter 347 Xavier Is Jealous

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Anthony felt a surge of pride as he received a heartfelt thank you. Just as he picked up the kitchen knife and was eager to showcase his skills, a strong hand grabbed him by the collar and hoisted him into the air. Before he could respond, someone threw him onto a stool.

Startled and furious, Anthony turned to see Xavier standing behind him.

“Xavier, what are you doing?! Why did you grab me like that?”

Xavier casually rotated his wrist and replied nonchalantly, “Old Mr. Santos called. He said he’s bringing his Tibetan Mastiff over for another round with Grandpa.”

The once–ferocious Anthony immediately quieted down, though he remained sceptical. He asked, “Really?”

Xavier’s face remained expressionless, displayed no hint of deception. He said, “You can ask the servants. They’re probably on their way now.”

Anthony was shocked.

He vividly remembered Philip making him compete in a biting contest with the Mastiff before.

Anthony was so panicked that, he didn’t put down the apple in his hand as he dashed away, shouting, “I need to hide! Don’t call me for dinner–tell them I’m eating at the school cafeteria. I’ll be back tomorrow morning!”

He was genuinely afraid. In no time, he was already a good distance away.

Milly was speechless as she watched.

Jonathan sneered coldly from the side, cursing, “Bah! Coward.

With a play

smile, he picked up the kitchen knife and approached Milly. He offered, “Hehe, Milly, I’m brave and not afraid of dogs.

with his cold demeanour, reminded him, “Clark just called Jordan. He said you’ve skipped filming for two days without reason, causing a huge loss. Since it’s Jordan’s investment, you’ll likely have to kneel in the family

He exclaimed, “I knew I forgot something! I missed

in disbelief. She was speechless.

he have forgotten

paled at the realisation/He said, “I’m finished. If Jordan finds out, he’ll break my bones! I need to go now. Milly, I’ll peel

that, he ran off without even grabbing

Both of her

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can also make bunny–shaped apple slices. I’ll cut it for you.” Milly frowned and instinctively stepped back. She said, “No, thanks. I’m not really in the mood for apples.” She noticed the once crowded living room was now empty except for

Xavier wanted to mend their relationship, but she felt the damage was irreversible. It was like trying to fix a barn after the horse had bolted, all

said it, Xavier acted like he couldn’t understand and kept approaching her. He

old Xavier, who ignored her. At least he wasn’t

he quickly resumed. Ignoring her rejection, he continued, “If you don’t want bunny apples, I can make squirrel shapes, or even Ultraman.

stood up and pulled Apollo along with him. She said, “Mr. Xavier, I’ve made our relationship clear more than once. Whether

but I’m exhausted after leaving the hospital. Apollo and I are

called, “Milly, I had gathered all the evidence of Stephanie harming you and pushing you off the mountain. I’ve handed

wins or loses, she’ll always have that stain in her record.”

paused and said, “Do as you

leaving Xavier standing alone in the

long silence, Xavier choked out and saiti slowly,

to

darker as evening settled in. The early autumn wind carried a slight chill, mixed with

the living room after the gathering. She glanced at Xavier, who was still engrossed in peeling apples. She softly approached and said, “Mr. Xavier, you’ve been peeling for hours.

break?”