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.

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

it to be Leon

the tumultuous thoughts within her mind, she replied, “It’s nothing. I merely sought some water. Seeing those

while

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

spoken, she took

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

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

Chapter 165 Kill Milly.

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

As long as you

words were frank and sincere, providing Milly with the

first contemplated Milly’s safety, he had also considered taking command 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 share

should they uncover Milly’s existence, they would perceive her as his Achilles‘ heel, likely acting

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

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

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 he speaking

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

their conversation might be overheard. There was a look. of incredulity in her eyes, as if on the verge

had gripped them. He smiled and reassured her, “What are you imagining? It’s not that sort of weapon. You’ll understand

found his words difficult to accept.

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