Chapter 66 A Lavish Banquet

68%

+5 Pearts

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?”

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

thrilled that he wished he could execute a perfect Thomas

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 heartbroken. I promise. It won’t take

filled with hope, Ken looked at Milly, his demeanour resembling that of a

appeared pitifully like an abandoned puppy on the verge

deserted.

no use in getting annoyed with

A Lavish

must depart.”

and

elevator rose to the highest

68%

frequented many lavish gatherings. However, she was still surprised by the grandeur of the top

the ground level was impressive, the top floor was undeniably splendid

While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely a five–star hotel, she suspected they

upon swinging the door open, she was met with a feast suitable

feast wasn’t just figurative. It was

for forty to fifty guests, lay an assortment of

it was even more

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

hundred dishes for

banquet because of regulations

Milly was speechless.

a separate chamber, George rubbed his temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the contract before. flinging

awkwardly received the contract and

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

was clear that the Fitzgeralds were ready to engage in what appeared to be an unprofitable agreement just to linger in the shadow of the Tate Group. Considering

Group. George’s readiness to collaborate with the

prioritize their personal

comprehensive review of the project cooperation plan and a careful observation of

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255