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?”

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

energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute a perfect Thomas flair right then and there, disregarding any

up and take a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to prepare several new

filled with hope, Ken looked at Milly, his demeanour resembling that of a worried pup afraid of being

he now appeared pitifully like an abandoned puppy on the verge

deserted.

no use in

66 A Lavish

must depart.”

delight and nodded cagerly.

rose to the

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

was impressive, the top floor was undeniably splendid and

Milly pondered whether the decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds

open, she was met with a feast suitable for royalty, once again leaving her in

figurative. It was a genuine royal

on a colossal revolving table, spacious enough for forty to fifty guests, lay an assortment of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist emanating from dry ice, it mirrored a spectacle

was even more

she managed to try a small portion of each

over a hundred dishes for this

speaking, it’s not a typical banquet because of

Milly was speechless.

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

awkwardly received the contract and meticulously

Mr. 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

it 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 the Tate Group’s substantial influence in Halturia’s industry, even a small portion of their

collaborate with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from

businessmen prioritize their

comprehensive review of the project cooperation plan and

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