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.

did not seem to be Leon. The individual exuded an ominous aura,

she instinctively believe it to be Leon Smith in that

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

while

gaze could delve into the very depths of her soul. Ultimately, he said nothing, merely gesturing with his hand. A waiter

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

“This banquet is far

brow, puzzled by his cryptic statement. “What do you mean it’s not an

Chapter 165 Kill Milly.

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

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

words were frank and sincere, providing Milly

as a formidable guardian. Since he had resolved

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

If they learned of Milly’s presence, they 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

the subject 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, his experiences were limited

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 him and

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

trade are illegal under Halturian laws. The minimum sentence is three years in

cast wary glances around, apprehensive that their conversation might be overheard. There was a look. of incredulity in her

gripped them. He smiled and reassured her, “What are you imagining? It’s not that

his words difficult to

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