Chapter 217
At that moment, Tiffany was utterly confused, wondering why they were looking for her.
She hadn’t stolen or done anything wrong, yet suddenly dozens of eyes were fixed on her, leaving her feeling dazed. She asked, “Is there something you need from me?”
On the ground, Victor, struggling to support his frail body, stood up. His cloudy eyes fell on Tiffany.
The girl before him wore a floral dress. Her features were delicate, giving off a clean and fresh look. However, she didn’t seem as stunning as she had appeared at first glance,
Disappointment instantly washed over Victor, and he shook his head.
“It’s not her.” His butler had been right. His aging eyes had indeed deceived him…
Tiffany also found Victor familiar. It was the elderly man she had saved in an alleyway back in Traron City.
People said he was the true owner of Treasure Tower, More than that, he was the head of the Ashton family, one of the four major families in Traron City.
However, Tiffany had changed her appearance now, Even her parents wouldn’t recognize her if they stood in front of her, let alone Victor, who had been gravely injured that night.
There was no way she could claim the favor.
Tiffany stopped thinking about it and asked, “Can I leave now?”
The doors opened, and the other guests of Treasure Tower resumed browsing, apologizing as they went. The misunderstanding had passed.
Victor looked devastated, muttering, “It’s been almost twenty years, twenty years…
“Mr. Ashton, please don’t lose hope. If you stay strong, you’ll surely find the child Mrs. Ashton sent away all those years ago. The butler hurried to comfort him. “So you must stay well. You will reunite with your granddaughter!”
“I hope so. Victor smiled bitterly.
After searching for r so many ye
years
with no news, he knew the chances were slim.
Perhaps that baby had already passed away on the journey after being sent away. Continuing the search seemed futile, and it was only a lie to comfort himself.
After leaving Treasure Tower, Tiffany quickly put the earlier confusion out of her mind. She hailed a cab and headed toward Royal Tower. She was going to find Richard.
At this time, he definitely wouldn’t be at Royal Bay. He was most likely at the office
She couldn’t get inside the building easily, so she would have to wait outside, hoping to catch him by chance.
After all, with her current altered appearance, no one would recognize her.
When she arrived at Royal Tower and had just gotten out of the car, a roaring black sports car zoomed by and stopped right beside her. Then, a woman in a red dress stepped out.
With chestnut-colored wavy hair, a slender figure, and oversized sunglasses covering half her face, only her bold red lips
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were visible. She exuded allure and a sultry charm. It was none other than the A-list actress Milly Beck.
Tiffany frowned, wondering why Milly was at Royal Tower. She gured maybe Milly was there to see Richard.
As it turned out, her instincts were always spot on
After getting out of the car, Milly walked confidently. The sound of her high heels clicked as she strutted into the lobby of the Royal Tower.
Upon seeing Milly, the receptionist didn’t seem particularly excited. Clearly, this wasn’t her first visit.
The receptionist asked, “Hello, may I ask who you’re here to sec?
“I’m here to see Mr. Hampton.” Milly adjusted her sunglasses, her smile both assured and confident.
This was her third time here in a week. She hadn’t been able to meet Richard the first two times because he wasn’t in the
office.
But this was her third visit now, and surely she wouldn’t leave empty-handed this time.
She was not worried that Richard wouldn’t meet her. After all, she was confident no man could resist her charm.
The receptionist smiled politely. “Let me connect you. Please wait a moment.”
“Go ahead,” Milly replied casually, not intending to go upstairs. She leisurely sat on a nearby sofa.
In her mind, any man hearing her name should come down to meet her in person, rather than having her go up.
It only took a few seconds for the receptionist’s call to reach the executive assistant’s office.
The receptionist said. “Mr. Huber, there’s a Miss Milly Beck here to see Mr. Hampton. Please pass on the message.”
“Milly Beck? The actress? Tyrone asked.
The receptionist replied, “Yes.”
Tyrone acknowledged this, then carefully knocked on the door of Richard’s office to report the situation.
The next second, Richard’s cold voice responded, “Is this something worth bothering me with? Tell her I’m not seeing her
Richard’s face remained composed as ever, his air of laziness failing to conceal the nobility and authority he exuded.
His eyes were devoid of any warmth. Instead, it was tinged with impatience and a trace of anger flashed. His presence was overwhelming and intimidating.
Tyrone knew immediately he had walked into a storm.
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A cold sweat broke out on Tyrone’s forehead as he quickly nodded. “Apologies. I’ll handle it right away.
“Don’t let this happen again” Richard gave him a glance before looking away. His cold expression remained unchanging
Feeling as if he had been pardoned, Tyrone swiftly retreated from the office.
Only after stepping out did the suffocating pressure of Hampton’s presence ease slightly
Wiping the sweat from his forehead. Tyrone realized how terrifying Richard had become.
Once upon a time, Richard could at least be a little more approachable. But ever since he stopped seeking out Tiffany, his temper had become increasingly unpredictable, leaving everyone around him on edge.
In moments like these, Tyrone couldn’t help but miss his saving grace, Tiffany.
Legend had it that everything had its weaknesses. Only in the presence of Tiffany did Richard show some warmth, weakening his intimidation and adding a touch of
unity.
With a sigh, Tyrone returned to his desk and coldly relayed the message. “Mr. Hampton said he won’t see her. And in the future, don’t bother reporting every little visitor!”
The phone was on speaker, so not only the receptionist but Milly could hear every word.
In disbelief, Milly exclaimed, “What? Did Mr. Hampton really say that? Why won’t he see me? I don’t believe it!*
Her frustration boiled over. She refused to believe there was a min who could resist her beauty.
This beautiful face was her weapon, the very thing that had propelled her to the top of the A-list in just two years.
Humiliated and furious, she said, “You must not have explained it clearly. I’ll speak to Mr. Hampton myself!” She then attempted to barge in.
The well-trained security guards inside the building immediately stepped in to stop her.
Milly snapped, “Let me go! Do you know who I am? I’m Milly! A list actress Milly Beck!”
The phone was still connected, and Tyrone could hear the commotion on the other end.
Taking a deep breath, Tyrone’s words fired off like a machine gun as he switched to full-on roasting mode. “An A-list actress? So what? You’re not above the rules, and neither is anyone else!
“Royal Tower is not a playground where you can waltz in whenever you like. I don’t care how famous you are. You’re just nobody here. If you keep causing a scene, I’ll get you blacklisted immediately! Tyrone continued his rant non-stop, his words sharp and fast.
Milly was left completely dumbfounded. She was baffled that an assistant would dare to snap at her.