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?”

experience far tougher tumbles during training,

thrilled that he wished he could execute a

come up and take a look? I’ve specifically asked the chef to

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

pitifully like an

deserted.

no use in getting annoyed with someone

66 A Lavish

must depart.”

beamed with delight and

elevator rose to the highest

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her previous life, had frequented many lavish gatherings. However, she was still surprised by the grandeur

ground level was impressive, the top floor was undeniably

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 they were downplaying it. This place could effortlessly qualify

upon swinging the door open, she was met with a feast suitable for royalty, once again

just figurative. It was a genuine royal

of

even more extravagant than

of each dish, she

dishes for

typical banquet because of regulations concerning certain protected animals. As a result, our

Milly was speechless.

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

received the contract and

he couldn’t shake off the question: The Fitzgeralds clearly intend to appease Mr. Tate by assigning the smaller projects while keeping the big ones for ourselves. Yet, even with such efforts, Mr. Tate still doesn’t regard them highly enough

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

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

prioritize their

comprehensive review of the project cooperation

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