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.

an ominous aura, a palpable menace that could be

instinctively believe it to be Leon Smith in that fleeting

a deep breath and quelling the tumultuous thoughts within her mind, she replied, “It’s nothing. I merely sought some water. Seeing those people surrounding you, I thought I might have to wait for

while

her soul. Ultimately, he said nothing, merely gesturing with his hand. A waiter approached with a tray, and

cup, though she felt no thirst. Having spoken, she took a few sips,

banquet is far from ordinary. You must stay close

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

Chapter 165 Kill Milly.

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

he added, “you needn’t worry. As long as you

words were frank and sincere, providing

the experimental subject, training it, and then bestowing it upon Milly as a formidable guardian. Since he had resolved that Milly was the one with whom he

should they uncover Milly’s existence, they would perceive her as his Achilles‘ heel, likely acting with reckless abandon. Though he believed himself capable of safeguarding her, the thought of unforeseen threats lingered

would undoubtedly descend upon her like ravenous wolves upon unsuspecting prey. Numerous other potential dangers lurked in the shadows, unknown and unfathomable, all poised to imperil Milly’s safety. He would not permit

to protect Milly, no force, regardless of its might, could threaten her. Yet, this particular subject was devoid of desires, thoughts, and emotions. Raised in a sterile environment,

the most effective strategy to 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, to tame

time she had seen George adopt such a grave defneanour. But what was he

whispered urgently, “Firearms possession and trade are illegal under Halturian laws. The minimum sentence is three years in prison.

incredulity in her eyes, as if on the verge of producing a copy of the Criminal Law to clarify the

his eye, tapped her lightly on the head, dispelling the tension that had gripped them.

his words

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