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Anthony relished his sister’s gentle and loving actions towards him, completely immersed in the moment, when he was suddenly disturbed, causing his demeanour to quickly turn gloomy.
As he shifted his gaze towards Stephanie, positioned behind him, he icily commented, “Isn’t it a fundamental lesson in education to show deference to both seniors and juniors? When did it become your prerogative to admonish Milly?”
Stephanie felt unfairly rebuked. “Anthony, I didn’t intend any wrongdoing. I simply wished to aid you…”
“No need. Concentrate on your own duties and refrain from expressing your opinions. If I encounter such comments from you again, I’ll promptly notify our parents abroad about the matter.”
With that, Anthony pivoted and boarded the car without casting a second glance her way.
Stephanie hadn’t anticipated that Anthony would push the conversation this far. She quivered with fury, her eyes brimming with bitterness as she stamped her foot.
By addressing Stephanie in such a manner, he indirectly demonstrated his backing for Milly and asserted his dominance.
The implication was evident. Any unfavourable remarks aimed at Milly in his presence would lead to him informing their parents. They were all aware that her ongoing presence with the Burnetts following Milly’s return was mainly thanks to their parents. If their perception of her also deteriorated, she might lose her place with the Burnetts going forward.
D*rn it! It’s all because of Milly!
Stephanie gripped her fists firmly, her nails piercing her skin unnoticed.
Why did Milly come back? Why didn’t she simply die outside? Why wasn’t I the true heiress of a prosperous family!
Once hatred takes root, it flourishes like a desert flora, seeking even the slightest hint of moisture and spreading swiftly.
In the car, Milly shot a questioning glance at Anthony. Beside her, her eyebrow arched in curiosity. “Did you just tell Stephanie to respect her elders?”
Anthony blinked, caught off guard. “How did you figure that out?”
Hadn’t she gotten into the car earlier? Was the car’s soundproofing that terrible?
Milly chuckled softly. “Because I can read lips.”
Anthony was utterly taken aback. “You can read lips too? Did you deliberately learn that?”
Milly shook her head. “No, I picked it up on my own.”
In truth, she couldn’t quite articulate it. It felt as though she was born with a multitude of talents, effortlessly grasping whatever came her way. Regardless of the difficulty level, she seemed to absorb it instantly.
Lip–reading, computer hacking, racing, dancing, fighting–many skills fell into that category.
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Sometimes, she even wondered if she wasn’t human but rather a robot trained elsewhere, with her memories erased.
Upon hearing her declaration of self–teaching. Anthony’s face lit up with pride. “You really are my sister, Milly.
Milly looked at him composedly and continued the discussion. “You brought up the importance of respecting elders and stopping her from bullying me later on, but what if I become the one to bully her?”
She was simply intrigued, as Stephanie wasn’t the sole individual to observe Anthony’s substantial alterations. Even she perceived his change as somewhat unreal,
In reply to her question, Anthony stayed calm and replied. “If you bully her, then that’s on you. You’re not the type to stir up trouble. Bullying someone usually indicates there’s a problem with the other
person.
“Besides, you’re Milly. Looking out for your younger sister is your responsibility. How could that be seen as bullying? It’s you, Milly, giving genuine guidance to your sister.”
Milly was impressed and gestured her approval with a thumbs up.
It made perfect sense why he had held the title of Crestwood High’s top student for three years in a row. His viewpoints were distinctive and unquestionable.
Later that evening, Milly received a phone call from Alan.
“Hi, am I speaking with Milly?”
Milly was taken aback and responded, “Yes, speaking. This is Milly.”
Alan chuckled and spoke in his deep voice, Tm Alan Hawkins, the director of the movie ‘Silent Sea‘ you auditioned for earlier. Remember me? Haha, sorry for reaching out so late. I’ve been shooting in a mountain village lately and just got back. When I returned, I saw the news about you going viral. Don’t fret. I’ve already told the Public Relations team to manage it, so it won’t affect you too much.”
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Milly opened Twitter and observed that the popular news, which had been consistently ranking
ing in the
five, had vanished.
Any other director would seize every chance to boost visibility through trends, perhaps even aiming for a lasting presence of three to five days. Surprisingly, Alan opted to withdraw abruptly, indicating a clear reluctance to capitalise on the surge in popularity.
She found herself leaning slightly more favourably towards Alan.
“Thank you, Mr. Hawkins.”
“You’re welcome. We acknowledge our oversight in not safeguarding the scoring sheet. I regret any. inconvenience caused by its leakage. Nevertheless, given that you’ve seen it, you’re aware that the entire team has reached a consensus that you’re the most suitable candidate for the role of Giselle. How do you feel about that?
“Mr. Hawkins, I’m fine with it. Acting is my passion.”
“Haha, that’s music to my ears. Here’s the plan. I’ll send you the contract within the next few days. Once
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you’ve signed it, we’ll consider this issue resolved. I understand you’re a senior in high school, with only at month remaining until the college entrance exam. We’ll arrange the filming and other activities after your exam, so we can celebrate your success together.”
“Understood, Mr. Hawkins.”
After ending the call. Milly released a sigh of relief and couldn’t contain the joy and excitement that spread across her face.
Once more, she demonstrated her talent in this world and stepped into the industry she cherished.
She relished the art of acting, savouring the liberty it offered to explore diverse facets of life and witnessing the emotions her portrayal stirred in others..
I succeeded!
Meanwhile, on the other side…
Alan had barely ended the conversation with Milly when he noticed an incoming call. His hand shook, nearly causing him to fumble his phone.
Mr. Tate, the CEO of the Tate Group?
What could be the reason for Mr. Tate reaching out to me?
With curiosity, he picked up the phone with trembling hands. “Hello? Is this Mr. Tate? How can I help
you?”
A chillingly cold male voice came from the other end of the phone. “Yes.”
Alan was taken aback by George’s abrupt response, leaving him puzzled. “Mr. Tate, what do you need from
met
George cut to the chase. “I’ve heard about your upcoming movie project, ‘Silent Sea. Are funding shortages? If so, I can invest 15 million dollars for you.”
His words were so casually spoken that Alan was momentarily stunned.
Fifteen million dollars?
you
facing any
In the current domestic market, investments for major movies are typically about two million, with only a few larger productions surpassing ten million. However, his movie, being a literary and innovative project geared towards awards, wouldn’t necessitate such a hefty investment.
Despite his excitement, Alan, with half a lifetime of experience in the entertainment industry, understood that there’s no such thing as a free lunch.
“Well, I appreciate Mr. Tate’s generosity, but may I inquire if there are any other instructions or requests you have for me
