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?”

in the least. We experience far

Ken was overwhelmed with excitement, his whole being buzzing with energy. He was so thrilled that he wished he could execute

asked the chef to prepare several new dishes for you. If you

Ken looked at Milly, his demeanour resembling that of a worried

now appeared pitifully like an

deserted.

no use in getting annoyed with someone

66 A Lavish

must depart.”

delight and nodded cagerly. That’s

elevator rose to the highest

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

the top floor was

of a fairy tale palace. Milly pondered whether the decor included real gemstones. While the Fitzgeralds asserted it was merely a five–star

her into a room, and upon swinging the door open, she was met with a feast suitable for royalty, once

It

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

it was even more extravagant than a lavish

of each dish, she

dishes for this banquet, did you?” Milly

typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain protected

Milly was speechless.

separate chamber, George rubbed his temples, his delicate fingers sliding over the contract before. flinging it to Danny behind him, remarking.

contract and meticulously reviewed

question: The Fitzgeralds clearly intend to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the

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

Tate Group. George’s readiness to collaborate with the Fitzgeralds stemmed from their efficient product structure,

businessmen prioritize

comprehensive review of the project cooperation plan and

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