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

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 any discomfort in his

why not come up and take a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to prepare several new dishes for you. If you don’t come, I’ll

demeanour resembling

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

deserted.

sighed silently. There was no use in getting annoyed with

A Lavish

must depart.”

with delight and nodded

elevator rose to the

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

the ground level was impressive, the top floor was undeniably

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

swinging the door open, she was met with a feast

It was

on a colossal revolving table, spacious enough for forty to fifty guests, lay an assortment of

even more extravagant than

small portion of each dish, she doubted

over a hundred dishes for this

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

Milly was speechless.

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

awkwardly received the contract and

Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping

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 prosperity would

to collaborate with the

prioritize

cooperation plan

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