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?”

We experience far tougher tumbles during training, so

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

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,

demeanour resembling that of a worried pup

appeared pitifully like an

deserted.

no use in getting annoyed with someone so

A

must depart.”

beamed with delight and nodded

elevator rose to the highest

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

ground level was impressive, the top floor was undeniably splendid and

level resembled something out of a fairy tale palace. Milly pondered whether the decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely a five–star hotel, she suspected

guided her into a room, and upon swinging the door open, she was

wasn’t just figurative. It was a genuine royal

of exquisite dishes. Shrouded in mist emanating from dry ice, it mirrored a

even more extravagant

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

hundred dishes for

a typical banquet because

Milly was speechless.

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

awkwardly received the contract and

Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves.

to linger in the shadow of the Tate Group. Considering the Tate Group’s substantial

George’s readiness to collaborate with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from their efficient product structure, which made

businessmen prioritize their personal

cooperation plan

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