Chapter 31 Crestwood High’s Bold Move

Milly furrowed her brow with a hint of disdain, “Could you please stop referring to me as boss?”

Being pursued by a man who was taller and stronger than her, it felt uncomfortable no matter how she looked at it,

However, William did not share the same sentiment. He persisted, “Once a boss, always a boss. Until I grasp your core technology, my stance will not change.”

Milly was speechless.

At that moment, she felt like she was talking to a wall.

Considering the Tates‘ esteemed status, wouldn’t they be willing to invest some money in getting their second son treated if he was this foolish? It was embarrassing to be seen with him.

William was oblivious to her thoughts. He glanced behind her, noticed no one there, then inquired curiously, “Boss, is your family not attending the swearing ceremony today?”

Milly walked over to the table, set down her bag, and nodded. “Yes, my parents are overseas, and my brother is on a business trip. No one will be joining us.”

Wait a minute, William was the second son of the Tates. Could it be that the one attending the swearing ceremony this time is

Milly stood up abruptly, almost colliding with William, who was about to sit down. He was startled and asked, “Boss, what’s the matter with you?”

She stared at him intently and asked, “Who from your family is coming to meet you?”

Her piercing gaze made William feel a chill run down his spine. He stuttered, “There’s no one. My grandpa finds it bothersome, and my brother is too occupied.”

The cold sweat instantly ceased.

Milly finally felt a sense of relief.

Thank goodness! She was genuinely worried a moment ago. She had just suggested to George that they should part ways. It would be incredibly awkward if they crossed paths again today.

settled back into her seat, saying, “That’s a

of heartache and indignation,

frowned and asked, “Bold move?

It’s not just about taking an oath. They also bring in so–called experts to deliver emotional and stirring speeches. The students have to embrace their parents. If no one embraces them, the principal will invite them to

actions of holding

Crestwood High’s Bold

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previous life, so she assumed that the high school swearing: ceremony was solely about taking an oath and getting motivated. She never anticipated

show up, did that mean they would all have to go on stage and line up to embrace

with. runny noses and tears and lined up to hug. Below, thousands

known, I would have

to

lips and replied. “There is a solution. We can go up together, pretend to

at him coldly, causing William to retract his suggestion quickly. “I… I was

is

her previous life, although she had climbed to a certain position in the entertainment industry, only she knew the hardships. Despite her outward appearance of radiance, she was actually quite lonely, with no one

and directors would use various pretexts to intimidate her, coercing her into compliance, even resorting to drugging her on

her growing aversion towards men. Initially, just conversing with a man would make her feel nauseous, and she

intimate contact with a man would still trigger a physical reaction in her. If she were required to embrace unfamiliar

moment.

on this, she concluded that rather than embracing unfamiliar experts, it would be preferable to

lose control, it would be easier to confront him

“Alright, then…”

show up?” a cold voice interrupted Milly’s

were taken aback, gazing up to see a slender and handsome young man silhouetted against the light in front of

unable to react. “What

pulled a chair and settled in front of her desk. “Is it difficult

31 Crestwood

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