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

He offered, “Hehe, Milly, I’m brave and not afraid of dogs. I’ll protect you. Let me peel this apple

demeanour, reminded him, “Clark just called Jordan. He said you’ve skipped filming for two days without

realisation dawning on him after a while. He exclaimed, “I knew

at him in disbelief.

he have

If Jordan finds out, he’ll break my

that, he ran off without

sighed. Both of her brothers

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Xavier Is Jealous

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“Milly, I 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 her, Xavier, and

knew Xavier wanted to mend their relationship, but she felt the damage was irreversible. It was like trying to fix

it, Xavier acted like he

ignored her. At least he wasn’t

a little, but he quickly resumed. Ignoring her rejection, he continued, “If you don’t want bunny apples, I can make squirrel shapes,

“Mr. Xavier, I’ve made our relationship clear more than once. Whether you choose to understand is up to you, but

apologise, but I’m exhausted after leaving the hospital.

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

she’ll always

said, “Do as you wish.”

the stairs with Apollo, leaving Xavier standing alone in the vast living room.

a long silence, Xavier choked out and saiti slowly,

refused to

evening settled in. The early autumn wind

was still engrossed in peeling apples. She softly approached and said, “Mr. Xavier, you’ve been peeling for hours.

break?”