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?”

least. We experience far tougher tumbles

overwhelmed with excitement, his whole being buzzing with energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute a perfect Thomas flair right

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.

looked at Milly, his demeanour resembling that of a

now appeared pitifully like an abandoned puppy on the verge

deserted.

sighed silently. There was no use in getting annoyed with someone so

A

must depart.”

and nodded cagerly.

elevator rose to

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deemed herself somewhat cultured from her previous life, had frequented many lavish gatherings. However, she was still

the top floor was undeniably splendid and

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

guided her into a room, and upon swinging the door open, she was met with a feast suitable

feast wasn’t just figurative. It was a

an assortment of exquisite

it was even more

she managed to try a small portion of

didn’t cook up over a hundred dishes for this banquet, did you?”

hundred dishes, but strictly speaking, it’s not a typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain protected animals. As a result, our chefs

Milly was speechless.

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

awkwardly received the contract

question: The Fitzgeralds clearly intend to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet, even with

to engage in what appeared to be an unprofitable agreement just to linger in the shadow of the

to collaborate with the Fitzgeralds

prioritize their

cooperation

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