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?”

in the least. We experience far tougher tumbles

buzzing with energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute a perfect Thomas flair right then

a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef

looked at Milly, his demeanour resembling that of a worried pup

imposing stature, he now appeared pitifully like an

deserted.

sighed silently. There was no use

66 A Lavish

must depart.”

with delight and nodded cagerly.

elevator rose to the

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

ground level was impressive, 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 it. This place could

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

feast wasn’t just figurative. It was a

on a colossal revolving table, spacious enough for forty to fifty guests, lay an assortment of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in

was even more

if she managed to try a small portion of

didn’t cook up over a hundred dishes for this

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

Milly was speechless.

George rubbed his temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the contract before.

awkwardly received the contract and

shake off the question: The Fitzgeralds clearly intend to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping

in what appeared to be an 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

Group. George’s readiness to collaborate with

prioritize

the project cooperation plan and a careful

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