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

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

chef to prepare several new dishes for you. If you don’t come, I’ll truly be

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

pitifully like an abandoned puppy

deserted.

There was no use in getting annoyed with someone so

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must depart.”

with delight and

elevator rose to

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

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

of a fairy tale palace. Milly pondered whether 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

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

It was

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

it was even more extravagant than

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

dishes for this banquet, did you?” Milly

dishes, but strictly speaking, it’s not a typical banquet because of regulations concerning

Milly was speechless.

George rubbed his temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the contract before. flinging it to Danny behind

contract

intend to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the

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 small portion of their prosperity would be enough to support

to collaborate with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from their efficient product structure, which made cooperation less

prioritize their

a comprehensive review of the project cooperation plan and

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