Chapter 401

Chapter: 401

Raising an intrigued eyebrow, Marcus playfully asked, “Are you feeling jealous?”

Resolutely, Millie turned away and stated, “No. | simply did this to protect myself. If you insist on continuing with the teasing, |

shall leave this party to avoid being subjected to it.”

Though inwardly upset, Millie refused to admit her true emotions upon seeing Nancy approaching Marcus.

“Why not confess your feelings?” Marcus probed gently, drawing closer to her ear with unexpected intimacy. “I promise to

exercise prudence. Should any woman approach, | will drive her away. Moreover, should anyone dare to make an inappropriate

jest, | shall firmly discourage such behaviour, for | would not wish to incite jealousy in my beloved wife,” he whispered

unexpectedly, leaning closer to Millie's ear.

Millie was taken aback.

Though he asserted her jealousy, she refused to acknowledge it.

Noticing Nancy's resentful gaze, Millie swiftly changed her demeanor and said with feigned cheerfulness, “You truly are a

wonderful husband.”

“Let's focus on the occasion at hand. If you wish to indulge in romantic conversations, you can do so in your room. No need to

make us envious,” Mylo interjected with a knowing smirk.

Timidly distancing herself from Marcus, Millie gave Mylo an impatient look before turning around and departing.

“Well, it appears she doesn’t quite favor me,” Mylo remarked.

“Why not apologize, knowing this?” Marcus suggested.

“Damn it! How can you forget about your friend when love comes knocking?” Mylo exclaimed, following Millie’s path. He

confronted her, inquiring, “Millie, why do you dislike me?”

Millie tumed around and firmly retorted, “I have no fondness for individuals with questionable moral character. Have you forgotten

how much you hurt me?”

Attempting to evoke sympathy, Mylo explained, “So you're still angry due to the incident of Mist? | had no choice at the time. Had

your husband discovered that | encouraged you to drink, it would have been disastrous for me. He would have undoubtedly

challenged me to a fight in the boxing room, and | knew | wouldn't stand a chance.”

Mylo wore a look of hurt as he sought Millie’s understanding.

Unimpressed, Millie shrugged and stated, “You brought it upon yourself, didn’t you?”

“You can be so cold.” Mylo sighed, his mouth twitching.

“If you wish to blame me, go ahead. On another note, | heard you’re competing against Nancy. Is that true?” Mylo asked, deftly

shifting the topic.

Momentarily feeling wronged by Millie’s judgment, he swiftly changed the subject.

Indifferently, Millie replied, “Yes.”

“T’m looking forward to the competition’s outcome. It’s bound to be exceptional.

Best of luck, Millie,” Mylo said, his eyes gleaming with excitement.