Chapter 396
Has anyone noticed the way Charlie looks at Milly? Tsk tsk, it could melt ice!’
I have the right to speak on this. In high school, my male deskmate looked at me with that same look, and now… Hehe, he’s already my husband!’
Director, can you cut back to them?! We want to see those two fall in love!’
Forget about falling in love. Is Milly not impressive on her own? Please don’t ship them like a cult!’
Please, just cut back already! I’m willing to trade ten years of my colleague’s life to see Charlie and Milly together for a glance!’
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Cameron closed his eyes, pretending not to see.
Four point five million for enduring three minutes of scolding… Totally worth it!
When Milly returned to the bamboo house, she saw William standing at the door with tears in his eyes, looking like a lost puppy waiting for its owner.
The moment he saw her, his eyes instantly lit up with brightness, and he rushed over, crying out.
“Boss, Boss! Sniff sniff. You’re finally back!”
Just as he was about to embrace Milly, Charlie swiftly reached out and grabbed the back of William’s collar, stopping his leap.
William was puzzled. Who’s grabbing the back of my collar?
‘Too many people around. Let’s not create unnecessary misunderstandings. It’s better for you to be more careful, William, Charlie advised calmly.
William widened his eyes, pointing at Charlie indignantly. “Let me go! My boss and I are like brothers. Inseparable and deeply affectionate. Why are you here trying to sow discord between us?!”
Milly sighed.
Why do these words sound so awkward?
Charlie squinted, his powerful presence emitting a chilling coldness, and his gaze towards William carried an indescribable dominance. “Deeply affectionate? Inseparable?”
Just a moment ago, William’s imposing 1.8-metre stature shrank to mere centimetres under his piercing gaze. Instinctively, he shrank his neck and said, “My bad.”
The sudden apology caught him off guard. Wait, why am I apologising to him?!
Who does he think he is?!
With that thought, William instantly straightened his posture, glaring up at Charlie with indignation. “Get your dirty hands off me! Do you know who I am? Do you know who my brother is? Do you know who my grandfather is?
“Hmph! Believe me, I can make sure you won’t survive in the entertainment industry!”
Charlie raised an eyebrow and sneered, “Oh? I don’t know.”
William rolled up his sleeves. “You don’t know? Great, that’s just how I like it! If you knew, you’d probably complain to my brother. Ignorance is bliss!”
After that, he reached out as if to grab Charlie by the hair.
Charlie was taken aback.
Milly was also taken aback.
Indeed, they could never understand the mindset of a teenage boy trapped in his own fantasies!
Earlier, seeing his cocky attitude, they had mistaken him for some spoiled rich kid who always brought up his brother.
They thought he was just trying to impress by mentioning his brother, but it turned out he was genuinely asking if they knew.
If they didn’t know, there was nothing to worry about-he couldn’t run and complain to his brother.
So…
Just how scared was he of his brother finding out he caused trouble?!
Milly sighed, pulling William, who was glaring fiercely at Charlie, away from him. “Okay, enough. Stop causing a scene. We’ve wasted enough time. I need to go make medicine. You can help!”
William sniffed and angrily gave Charlie the middle finger.
Then he trotted behind Milly, all the while complaining.
“Boss, you shouldn’t hang out with Charlie anymore. I don’t think he’s a good guy! Seriously, the way he looks at you is so shady. Hmph!
“And did you see him grab the back of my collar earlier? I’m going to settle that score! You just wait!
“Just now, I was going easy on him. I didn’t feel like dealing with it. But if I really let loose, believe me, I could grab him by the hair and not let go!
“Let me tell you, I could make ten ten-year-olds cry all by myself! That adds up to a hundred years, and I could handle a guy in his twenties with ease!”
Milly sighed.
Look at how tough you’re trying to sound!
Amid William’s noisy chatter, Milly finally finished brewing the herbal remedy.
Inside the room.
Stephanie still had a bit of a conscience. She had been using a damp towel to keep Matthew’s temperature down while Milly was away, at least managing until her return.
Seeing her come in with a murky herbal concoction, Stephanie frowned. “Can this medicine be drunk?”
Milly gestured for William to help Matthew sit up in bed to make it easier to give him the medicine. She explained, “It’s an herbal remedy made from bupleurum for bringing down fever. It should be safe.’
She carefully scooped up a spoonful, just about to bring it to Matthew’s lips, when she was interrupted again.
“Wait!”
Milly hadn’t spoken yet, but William cut in impatiently, “What now?”
It was clear he had zero patience left for Stephanie.
Stephanie blinked nervously, standing cautiously to the side with a fearful expression, her voice soft and hesitant as she spoke. “Milly, we’re in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by all kinds of plants and weeds. Are you sure this is really bupleurum and not something else? What if you’re mistaken and this medicine turns out to be poisonous? Then Matthew…
Her eyes welled up with tears before she could finish her sentence.
Oh d*mn…
For the first time, Milly almost burst out laughing at Stephanie’s words. For a moment, she couldn’t tell if she was playing innocent or just being dumb. Such remarks were almost cringe-worthy to hear.
With Matthew unconscious from a high fever, Stephanie was more inclined to argue with Milly than to prioritise helping Matthew, the brother who had always protected her.
Others might not know, but didn’t she know that Matthew was also Milly’s brother? Could she harm him?
Hehe, you’re quite the good little sister.
Milly licked her lips, raising her eyes to stare openly with a hint of mockery in her expression. “Oh? What exactly are you trying to say?”
Stephanie frowned, looking uncertain and cautious as she replied, “Milly, this is no small matter after all. You haven’t studied alternative medicine before, and I’m genuinely worried. How about…
“You should taste it first. If there are no issues, then give it to Matthew. After all, you brought this medicine, so it’s your responsibility to ensure it’s safe before others take it. Matthew is already feverish and weak, with low immunity. You’re healthy, so tasting it won’t hurt you.”
After hearing this speech, Milly chuckled coldly.