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.

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

to be Leon Smith in that

within her mind, she replied, “It’s nothing. I merely sought some water. Seeing those people surrounding you, I thought I

while

he said nothing, merely gesturing with his hand. A waiter approached with a tray, and George took

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

finished the water, George remarked, “This banquet is far from ordinary. You must stay close

by his cryptic statement. “What do you mean it’s not

Chapter 165 Kill Milly.

a nearby shelf. “As the name suggests, this gathering may seem

needn’t worry. As long as you remain by my side, no

were frank and sincere, providing

subject, training it, and then bestowing it upon Milly as a formidable guardian. Since he had

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 with reckless abandon. Though he believed himself capable of safeguarding her,

they would undoubtedly descend upon her like ravenous wolves upon

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

This was why he had brought Milly to

her brow, for it was the first time she had seen George adopt such a grave defneanour. But what was

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

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 the

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

his words difficult

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