Chapter 165 Kill Milly

“Mr. Tate, your tie is quite remarkable today.

“Mr. Tate, is that a bespoke tie? It complements you perfectly.”

“Mr. Tate, your tie stands out magnificently today.”

The throng was overwhelming, and Milly found herself jostled to the periphery.

Milly thought, Is this the norm for approachable CEOs now? Even actors don’t vie for roles with such fervour.

As she deliberated on whether to wait for George to finish his conversation, she caught a glimpse of a familiar figure from the corner of her eye.

It was

Milly’s eyes widened in disbelief. Lifting the hem of her skirt, she hastened to follow. Yet, the person moved with a speed that outpaced her attempts, especially in her high heels. In a fleeting moment of distraction, the figure had already disappeared.

How could they be so swift?

Milly bit her lip, her gaze fixed on the direction where the figure had vanished. She was so close, just a little further!

As she prepared to advance once more, her wrist was firmly grasped. Turning, she saw George, his expression stern, an urgency flickering in his eyes. “Why are you running about? It’s too dangerous.”

Milly, startled by his earnestness, quickly explained, “I thought I saw…”

She saw Leon.

something felt awry, for it did not seem to be Leon. The individual exuded an ominous aura, a palpable menace that could be sensed even without a clear view of their

it to be Leon Smith in

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while

a penetrating look, as though his gaze could delve into the very depths of her soul. Ultimately, he said nothing, merely gesturing with his hand. A waiter approached with a tray, and George took a cup of warm

thirst. Having spoken, she took a few sips, fulfilling

is far from ordinary. You

her brow, puzzled by his cryptic statement. “What do you mean

Chapter 165 Kill Milly.

nearby shelf. “As the name suggests, this gathering may seem like a simple dinner, but

as you remain by my side,

were frank and sincere, providing Milly with the transparency

bestowing it upon Milly as a formidable guardian. Since he had resolved that Milly was the one with

Shadow Palace and the Ghost Sect were mortal foes, and should they uncover Milly’s existence, they would perceive her as his Achilles‘ heel, likely acting

upon her like ravenous wolves upon unsuspecting prey. Numerous other potential dangers lurked in the

threaten her. Yet, this particular subject was devoid of desires, thoughts, and emotions. Raised in a sterile environment, his experiences were limited to cold machinery and chemical apparatus. He remained, at his core,

transform him into a protective force was to tame him personally. This was why he had brought Milly to the banquet–she was destined to wield him as a shield,

it was the first time she had seen George adopt such a grave defneanour. But

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cast wary glances around, apprehensive that their conversation might be overheard. There was a look. of incredulity in her eyes, as if on the verge of producing a copy of

in his eye, tapped her lightly on the head, dispelling the tension that had gripped them. He smiled and reassured her, “What are you imagining? It’s not that

still found his words difficult to

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