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.

back into her seat, saying,

voice, with a tinge of heartache and indignation,

asked, “Bold move? What do you

rally. It’s not just about taking an oath. They also bring in so–called experts to deliver emotional and stirring

in her actions

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

parents didn’t show up, did that mean they would all have to go

recounting tear–jerking stories. They came to the stage with. runny noses and tears and lined up to hug. Below, thousands

only I had known, I would have gladly

do we have to go on stage?”

go up together, pretend to be each other’s parents, embrace

stared at him coldly, causing William to retract his suggestion quickly. “I… I was joking. If you’re

is

the hardships. Despite her outward appearance of radiance, she was actually quite lonely, with no one to lean on. Even at the pinnacle of the entertainment industry, she was vulnerable to being undermined by others, not to mention the

would use various pretexts to intimidate her, coercing her into compliance, even

would make her feel nauseous, and she would even

would still trigger a physical reaction in her. If she were required to embrace unfamiliar male experts on stage, she might truly

moment.

unfamiliar experts, it would be preferable

were to lose control, it would be easier

“Alright, then…”

guardian didn’t show up?” a cold

and handsome young man silhouetted against the

unable to react. “What do

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

31 Crestwood High’s

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