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?”

the least. We experience far tougher tumbles during training, so

hearing her concern, Ken was overwhelmed with excitement, his whole being buzzing with energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute a perfect Thomas

we’ve made it all the way here, why not come up and take a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to prepare several new dishes for you. If you don’t come, I’ll truly be

with hope, Ken looked at Milly, his demeanour resembling

like an abandoned puppy on the

deserted.

sighed silently. There was no use in getting annoyed with

A Lavish

must depart.”

beamed with delight and nodded cagerly. That’s

rose to the

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herself somewhat cultured from her previous life, had frequented many lavish gatherings. However, she was still surprised by the grandeur

ground level was impressive, the top floor was undeniably

the decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely a five–star hotel, she suspected they were downplaying it. This place could effortlessly qualify

was met

figurative. It was a

forty to fifty guests, lay an assortment of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist emanating from dry ice, it

it was even more extravagant

try a small portion of

cook up over a hundred dishes

a typical banquet because of regulations concerning

Milly was speechless.

sliding over the contract before. flinging it to Danny

the contract and meticulously

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

an unprofitable agreement just to linger in the shadow of the Tate Group.

collaborate with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from their efficient product

prioritize their

of the project cooperation plan and a

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