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?”

not hurting in the least. We experience far

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

and take a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to prepare several new dishes for you. If

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

stature, he now appeared pitifully like an abandoned puppy on the verge of

deserted.

no use

A

must depart.”

delight and nodded

to the highest

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had frequented many lavish

was impressive, the top floor was undeniably

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 qualify as a

was met with a feast suitable

just figurative. It was a

to fifty guests, lay an assortment of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist emanating from dry ice, it mirrored a spectacle

it was even more

if she managed to try a small portion of

dishes for this banquet,

strictly speaking, it’s not a typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain protected animals. As

Milly was speechless.

the contract before. flinging it to Danny behind him, remarking. “Have a look

received the contract and

couldn’t shake off the question: The Fitzgeralds clearly intend to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big

ready to engage in what appeared to be an unprofitable agreement just to linger in the shadow of the Tate Group. Considering the

George’s readiness to collaborate with the Fitzgeralds stemmed

businessmen prioritize

a comprehensive review of the project cooperation plan and

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