Chapter 66 A Lavish Banquet

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Milly had no plans to linger, particularly because she wasn’t acquainted with any of Ken’s friends. Her sole aim was to deliver a gift and depart.

Yet, as Ken observed her getting ready to leave, he grew unexpectedly worried. “Hold on, Milly, now that you’re here, why not join us for dinner? I’ve arranged a table and the meal is prepared. It would be regrettable for you to depart so promptly.

Milly was perplexed. “Isn’t this a party? You must have other schoolmates present. Let them enjoy the meal.”

Ken hesitated.

Indeed, he lied about it being a birthday party. If only he had known earlier, he wouldn’t have spoken like

that.

“Um… they’ve all left. I asked my classmates over last night, but since you’re unfamiliar with them, I extended a separate invitation to you today.” With that, he gently grasped her hand and directed her toward the elevator, anxious she might depart.

“It’s the truth. If you doubt me, go up and verify. The meal is ready, and there aren’t any other classmates!”

As Milly was drawn along, she experienced unease. In a spontaneous move, she inadvertently collided his hand against the door frame, producing a resounding “thud“.

Ken was startled by her intense response. “You

Milly retreated a step to regain her composure. “I apologise, it was unintentional. I simply am not accustomed to being in close proximity to the opposite gender.”

Upon noticing her pallid complexion, Ken promptly offered reassurance. “It’s alright, it’s my fault. I shouldn’t have pulled you without your consent.”

Milly, grappling with guilt, asked about his hand. “Is your hand alright?”

experience far tougher tumbles during training, so this is

He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute a perfect Thomas flair right then and there, disregarding

and take a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to prepare several new dishes for you. If

Milly, his demeanour resembling that of a worried pup afraid

pitifully like an

deserted.

no use in getting annoyed

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must depart.”

delight and nodded cagerly.

to

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cultured from her previous life, had frequented many lavish gatherings. However,

ground level was impressive, the top floor was

pondered whether the decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely a five–star hotel, she suspected

and upon swinging the door open, she was met with a

wasn’t just figurative. It was a genuine royal

table, spacious enough for forty to fifty guests, lay an assortment of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist emanating from dry ice, it mirrored a

was even more extravagant than

if she managed to try a small portion of each dish, she

dishes for this banquet, did you?”

typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain protected animals. As a result, our chefs have made some alterations

Milly was speechless.

rubbed his temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the contract before. flinging it to Danny behind him, remarking. “Have

received the contract

his thoughts, he couldn’t shake off the question: The Fitzgeralds clearly intend to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet, even with such efforts, Mr. Tate still doesn’t regard them highly

an unprofitable agreement just to linger in the shadow of the Tate Group. Considering the Tate Group’s substantial influence in Halturia’s industry, even a

collaborate with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from their efficient product structure, which

prioritize their personal

of the project cooperation plan and a careful observation of

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