Chapter 168 The Bloodthirsty Teenager

The dynamics between Milly and George had grown increasingly intricate, recent developments adding further complexity to their relationship.

The prospect of accepting another 135 million from him loomed large. Should the Burnetts go bust, the Tates would panic. Businesspeople only had profits on their minds. They would never give presents for no

reason.

George, astute as ever, foresaw her reluctance. Surveying Milly’s pallid countenance, he released a quiet sigh. Despite his careful calculations, why did he still manage to unsettle her?

He needed a different approach. “How much is in your account right now?”

Milly was taken aback. “Huh?”

The abrupt change in topic momentarily bewildered her. “You’re not trying to sell something to me, are you? I don’t have that kind of money… I’ve got just over 150 grand, but I can’t afford it.”

Moreover, she had no interest in acquiring weaponry. The savings she had accrued solely comprised the allowance her brother had furnished since her return. She hadn’t spent a penny of it. Despite being issued an unlimited credit card, she refrained from using it–those funds belonged to the Burnetts, best left untouched. Bankruptcy and the resultant credit card debt repayment would only compound the family’s. troubles.

George’s expression shifted upon hearing her answer. His brows furrowed subtly, his visage darkening with concern.

Back at the Burnetts, Milly had amassed a mere 150 thousand in savings. It seemed the family’s neglect of Milly persisted, leaving her to navigate the entertainment world alone.

If they genuinely cared for her, why did she bear this burden alone?

Returning to the Burnetts, where she felt estranged, bereft of affection and care, Milly bore the weight of her childhood trials with stoicism and fortitude.

gaze brimmed with sympathy, his heart swelling with a resolve to treat Milly with even greater kindness

“As mentioned earlier, excluding assets and real estate, Tate Group has about 120 billion in liquid assets. This item is 135 million, while your

you can pay me a tenner, and I’ll sell it to you. What

The comparison seemed accurate…

But…

is this

135 millionfor

taken aback by such an

The Bloodthirsty

“You…

me, sir, your auction payment has

the waiter

Milly beside him, he said.

brows and instinctively shook

a quick look. If you dislike it, I won’t give it to you. How about

chord within Milly. She found herself captivated, despite her initial indifference towards weaponry, by the sheer magnitude of its valuation at a staggering 135 million. The sum, she mused, rivaled the expense of half an atomic arsenal–a reflection of

pondered what could compel distinguished figures to vie so fervently for

resembled more a fortress than a mere storage space, guarded by foreign mercenaries stationed at its entrance. Further within, five imposing iron gates barred the way, each fortified with digital locks, passwords,

waning as she wondered about the extraordinary measures taken to safeguard whatever lay

a grave expression. “Wait,” he urged, his eyes locked on

concern.

know beforehand. This isn’t just any weapon- it’s

sought clarification, “What

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