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

with energy. He was so thrilled that he

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

expression filled with hope, Ken looked at Milly, his demeanour

pitifully like an abandoned puppy

deserted.

no use in

A

must depart.”

and nodded

rose to the highest

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

was impressive, the top floor was undeniably splendid

something out of a fairy tale palace. Milly pondered whether the decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it

she was met with a feast suitable

just figurative. It was

for forty to fifty guests, lay an assortment of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist

even more extravagant than

if she managed to try a small portion of each dish, she doubted she could

hundred dishes for this

hundred dishes, but strictly speaking, it’s not a typical banquet because of

Milly was speechless.

temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the contract before.

contract and

keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet, even with such efforts, Mr. Tate still doesn’t regard them highly enough to

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 prosperity would be enough to

themselves with Tate Group. George’s readiness to collaborate with the

prioritize their

review of the project cooperation plan and a careful observation

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