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 during training, so this

He was so thrilled that he wished

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

Milly, his demeanour resembling that

now appeared pitifully like an abandoned puppy on the verge of

deserted.

use in getting annoyed

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must depart.”

delight and nodded

elevator rose to

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

level was impressive, the top

whether the decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely

guided her into a room, and upon swinging the door open, she was met with a feast suitable for royalty, once again leaving her in

just figurative. It was a

of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist emanating from dry ice, it mirrored a

even more

to try a small portion of each dish,

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

it’s not a typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain protected animals.

Milly was speechless.

the

received the contract

by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet, even with

in the shadow of the Tate Group. Considering

Tate Group. George’s readiness to collaborate with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from their efficient product structure, which made cooperation

businessmen prioritize

project cooperation

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