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

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

address Jonathan

lounging against the sofa with crossed arms, meeting Anthony’s gaze head–on. “I’m just

gripped Jonathan’s collar, anger reddening his eyes. “Say

“I could say it a hundred times, but the Burnetts‘ young lady will always be Stephanie. No one

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“You jerk!”

teach him a lesson. But before it could connect, a strong hand grabbed his

you two.

“Fighting? This b*stard started it, Xavier. Didn’t you hear him? I’m going

reborn, he still struggled to rein in his temper, often exploding at the

disapproving glance at him. “We’re brothers. Is it really

loudly, his face flushing with anger. “You guys have no idea how

mock her or anything, yet you came

“Mr. Jonathan!”

“What do you want?”

hand ascended in exasperation, meeting their heads with a

descended swiftly upon the turbulent

hint of discord reaching his ears promised consequences far beyond

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

glint of light off his glasses obscured the emotions brewing within, yet Milly sensed a

maintained a distant demeanor, intervening solely when

to Anthony betrayed a palpable bias, leaving

sentiments.

turn,

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

evident pleasure, seized the

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