Chapter 75 A Storm is Coming

It was only then that Milly noticed the two men lounging on the sofa.

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The guy on the left sported frameless gold wire glasses, a long chain trailing behind his ears, accentuating his sharp jawline. His eyes, which had been smiling, turned calm as soon as they locked with hers.

If the guy on the left could be called exquisite, then the man on the right was nothing short of extraordinary.

With eyes curving upwards, amber irises, and lips the color of roses, his body proportions were impeccably balanced, resembling a meticulously crafted doll in a posh boutique display.

Milly recognized him immediately; he was a frequent sight on billboards, the popular young actor, Jonathan.

As for the man with glasses, he was none other than Xavier, the fourth brother, currently a nationally renowned scientist at the research institute.

While she observed them, they were also sizing her up.

Well, it wasn’t just mere observation; their scrutinizing gazes were tinged with resistance.

Milly was certain they harbored no fondness for her.

The exquisitely handsome man was the first to speak. “No matter how packed my schedule is, I had to swing by to see Stephanie for her college entrance exam. She’s our little princess, and I can’t have certain individuals taking advantage of her.”

Milly arched an eyebrow casually.

Was he saying this with her in mind?

He was telling her not to get caught up in pointless competition; Stephanie had always been the family darling, a pedestal she could never quite reach, a position not even her influence could shake.

As soon as Stephanie heard those words, her chin lifted a notch, casting a haughty glance at Milly as if she’d already won.

Milly thought with

crystal clear to Milly, and Anthony caught on too, his eyes widening. “Mr. Jonathan, what’s

address Jonathan by his

arms, meeting Anthony’s gaze head–on. “I’m just saying, don’t

hand had already gripped Jonathan’s collar, anger reddening his eyes. “Say that

of warmth. “I could say it a hundred times,

A Storm is

“You jerk!”

to teach him a lesson. But before it could connect, a strong hand grabbed his fist, and a cold

two. Stop

b*stard started it, Xavier. Didn’t you hear

still struggled to rein in his temper, often exploding

tightened his fists and cast a disapproving glance at him. “We’re brothers. Is it really worth fighting over something

guys have no idea how amazing Milly

what? We didn’t even mock her or anything, yet you came biting my head off like some sort of revenant. We should be the ones demanding an

“Mr. Jonathan!”

“What do you want?”

Xavier’s hand ascended in exasperation, meeting their heads with a resounding slap.

silence descended swiftly upon the

a fact well known to all. Any hint of discord

gaze then settled on Milly, a soft smile gracing his features as he approached. “Hey there, I’m Xavier,”

spoke, the glint of light off his glasses obscured the emotions

with Jonathan, Xavier had maintained a distant demeanor, intervening solely when Anthony’s

betrayed a palpable bias, leaving no doubt as to

sentiments.

chilliness that she, in turn, reciprocated. “Hello, Xavier,” she greeted, her

formal exchange between the two took on the air of a

pleasure, seized the opportunity

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