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.

exuded an ominous aura, a palpable menace that could be sensed even without a clear view of

it to

nothing. I merely sought some water. Seeing those people surrounding you, I thought I might

while

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

no thirst. Having spoken, she took a few sips, fulfilling the

water, George remarked, “This banquet is far

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

Chapter 165 Kill Milly.

empty cup from her hand and placing it on a nearby shelf. “As the name suggests, this gathering may seem like a simple dinner, but in

needn’t worry. As long as you remain by my side,

words were frank and sincere, providing Milly with the transparency

of 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 wished to

Ghost Sect were mortal foes, and 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

outwardly serene, concealed their true nature; their composure stemmed from a deep–seated fear of his methods. If they learned of Milly’s presence, they would undoubtedly descend upon her like ravenous wolves upon unsuspecting prey. Numerous other potential dangers

fortuitously offered a solution to his pressing dilemma. Should he succeed in recruiting and persuading 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 to cold machinery and chemical apparatus. He remained, at his core,

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 him and harness his capabilities for her

furrowed her brow, for it was the first time she had seen George adopt

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

was a look. of incredulity in her eyes,

dispelling the tension that had gripped them. He smiled and reassured her, “What are you imagining?

still found his words difficult to

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