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.

thought with a

and Anthony caught on too, his eyes widening. “Mr. Jonathan, what’s that supposed

didn’t even address Jonathan by

crossed arms, meeting Anthony’s

was spinning. Before he could react, his hand had already gripped Jonathan’s collar,

but his words were devoid of warmth. “I could say it a hundred

A Storm

“You jerk!”

a lesson. But before it

you two. Stop

you hear

in his temper, often exploding

Is it really worth fighting over something so trivial? What

face flushing with anger. “You guys have no idea how amazing Milly is. Why do you

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

“Mr. Jonathan!”

“What do you want?”

in exasperation, meeting their heads with a resounding slap. “Shut up! Ever heard of listening?” he interjected sharply. “Another

swiftly upon

respect, a fact well known to all. Any hint of discord reaching his ears promised consequences far beyond mere

smile gracing his features as he approached. “Hey there, I’m Xavier,” he introduced himself, his tone genial.

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

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

to Anthony betrayed a palpable bias, leaving no doubt as to

sentiments.

demeanor toward Milly revealed a chilliness that she, in turn, reciprocated. “Hello, Xavier,” she greeted, her

took on the air of a corporate negotiation, a chilly discomfort

the opportunity to assert

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