Chapter 75 A Storm is Coming
It was only then that Milly noticed the two men lounging on the sofa.
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The guy on the left sported frameless gold wire glasses, a long chain trailing behind his ears, accentuating his sharp jawline. His eyes, which had been smiling, turned calm as soon as they locked with hers.
If the guy on the left could be called exquisite, then the man on the right was nothing short of extraordinary.
With eyes curving upwards, amber irises, and lips the color of roses, his body proportions were impeccably balanced, resembling a meticulously crafted doll in a posh boutique display.
Milly recognized him immediately; he was a frequent sight on billboards, the popular young actor, Jonathan.
As for the man with glasses, he was none other than Xavier, the fourth brother, currently a nationally renowned scientist at the research institute.
While she observed them, they were also sizing her up.
Well, it wasnât just mere observation; their scrutinizing gazes were tinged with resistance.
Milly was certain they harbored no fondness for her.
The exquisitely handsome man was the first to speak. âNo matter how packed my schedule is, I had to swing by to see Stephanie for her college entrance exam. Sheâs our little princess, and I canât have certain individuals taking advantage of her.â
Milly arched an eyebrow casually.
Was he saying this with her in mind?
He was telling her not to get caught up in pointless competition; Stephanie had always been the family darling, a pedestal she could never quite reach, a position not even her influence could shake.
As soon as Stephanie heard those words, her chin lifted a notch, casting a haughty glance at Milly as if sheâd already won.
Childish, Milly thought with a smirk.
Jonathanâs implication was crystal clear to Milly, and Anthony caught on too, his eyes widening. âMr. Jonathan, whatâs that supposed to mean?â
He didnât even address Jonathan by his name anymore.
But Jonathan brushed off the threat, lounging against the sofa with crossed arms, meeting Anthonyâs gaze headâon. âIâm just saying, donât mistake trash for treasure.â
Anthonyâs head was spinning. Before he could react, his hand had already gripped Jonathanâs collar, anger reddening his eyes. âSay that again if you dare, Mr. Jonathan!â
Jonathan lazily raised his gaze, squinting like a regal Persian cat, but his words were devoid of warmth. âI could say it a hundred times, but the Burnettsâ young lady will always be Stephanie. No one can replace
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âYou jerk!â
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Without hesitation, Anthonyâs fist shot out to teach him a lesson. But before it could connect, a strong hand grabbed his fist, and a cold voice intervened.
âEnough, you two. Stop fighting.â
Anthony was bristling. Tartly, he said, âFighting? This b*stard started it, Xavier. Didnât you hear him? Iâm going to teach him a hard lesson if thatâs whatâs needed.
Despite being reborn, he still struggled to rein in his temper, often exploding at the slightest provocation.
Xavier tightened his fists and cast a disapproving glance at him. âWeâre brothers. Is it really worth fighting over something so trivial? What kind of example do you think youâre setting?â
âItâs necessary! âAnthony interjected loudly, his face flushing with anger. âYou guys have no idea how amazing Milly is. Why do you treat her like this?â
Jonathan was upset about that comment. âTreat her like what? We didnât even mock her or anything, yet you came biting my head off like some sort of revenant. We should be the ones demanding an explanation!â
âMr. Jonathan!â
âWhat do you want?â
With the imminent brawl looming between the two, Xavierâs hand ascended in exasperation, meeting their heads with a resounding slap. âShut up! Ever heard of listening?â he interjected sharply. âAnother peep, and Jordanâs on speed dial.â
In response, silence descended swiftly upon the turbulent air.
Jordanâs aura commanded respect, a fact well known to all. Any hint of discord reaching his ears promised consequences far beyond mere scolding.
Content that tranquility had been restored, Xavierâs gaze then settled on Milly, a soft smile gracing his features as he approached. âHey there, Iâm Xavier,â he introduced himself, his tone genial. âYou can call me Xavier, like Stephanie does.â
As he spoke, the glint of light off his glasses obscured the emotions brewing within, yet Milly sensed a detachment beneath his smile..
Since delving into personal discourse with Jonathan, Xavier had maintained a distant demeanor, intervening solely when Anthonyâs temper flared uncontrollably.
However, his unwavering allegiance to Anthony betrayed a palpable bias, leaving no doubt as to his true
sentiments.
His demeanor toward Milly revealed a chilliness that she, in turn, reciprocated. âHello, Xavier,â she greeted, her voice cool. âIâm Millyâ
The formal exchange between the two took on the air of a corporate negotiation, a chilly discomfort settling between them.
Stephanie, observing this with evident pleasure, seized the opportunity to assert her authority. She sidled
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up to Xavier, linking arms with him in a playful display. âXavier, remember we agreed to catch Jonathanâs new TV show together? Itâs time, she teased.
Xavier reciprocated her playful vibe with enthusiasm. âAbsolutely, letâs get that TV fired up.â
âOkay.
As Xavier strolled off to attend to the TV, Stephanie remained, her arms crossed in a stance of dominance as she regarded Milly. âMilly, care to join us?â she offered, her tone dripping with sarcasm.
Undeterred by Stephanieâs barbed remark, Milly declined with calm grace. âNo, thank
thank you,â she replied evenly.
Itâd been a long day with the exams filling all their time. Even with her previous lifeâs knowledge, she still felt exhausted from the ordeal. All she wanted was to catch a break. Isnât she tired?
I canât believe sheâs stirring up drama now.
Stephanie perceived Millyâs refusal as a signal of panic, further bolstering her sense of superiority.
Despite Anthonyâs shield, she couldnât rival the bond she shared with her brothers from their childhood. Even minus Anthony, she still had the backing of Jeffrey, Xavier, and Jonathan, outnumbering Milly.
Milly paid Stephanieâs attitude no heed, calmly approaching Anthony, who sat sullen on the sofa. She extended a helping hand. âLetâs go, Anthony. Your handâs hurt. Iâll go upstairs and get some medicine for
it
Anthony, at last, registered the slight injury on his hand; it was not severe but still oozing blood. It appeared to have resulted from the accessories on Jonathanâs person during their heated altercation. Surprisingly, even his sister had taken note, instantly lifting his despondent mood.
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