A Film Queen

Chapter 50 Milly’s Fall from Grace 1

Stephanie returned to her room and dialled a number on her phone.

+5. Pearls

After two busy tones, the phone was answered, and a deep, magnetic voice filled with indulgence came from the other end. “Hello, is this Stephanie? Why did you suddenly call me?”

Stephanie immediately began to complain with a pitiful tone. “Sob sob. Matthew. Jordan and Anthony bullied me. They don’t love me anymore. I’m so sad….

The person on the other end of the phone was Matthew, the second son of the Burnetts.

He was currently the top disciple of a well–known designer in the country and a member of the influential design team “One.” He had won numerous domestic and international awards for fashion and styling design, earning him the title of the true fashion darling”

“Hmm? What’s going on?” Hearing her complaints, Matthew was momentarily taken aback. “Isn’t Jordan always spoils you the most? How could he possibly bully you?”

At this point. Stephanie’s eyes were resentful, and she gritted her teeth. “It’s all because of Milly!”

Matthew was momentarily confused when he heard this name. “Milly?”

Only then did Stephanie realise her tone was wrong and quickly corrected herself. “No… I mean, it’s our sister. Matthew, you forgot? Her name is Milly.

Matthew finally clicked on to what she was saying.

Yes, that long–lost sister who had recently been brought back into the fold by the family seemed to go by that name. No wonder it sounded so familiar. He had been holed up in his studio working on his projects for the past few days. Since the return of that sister, he hadn’t laid eyes on her even once, so he had no clue what she looked like.

younger sister. That so–called sister seemed to possess a talent

a bit disgusted with the unfamiliar

help but comfort Stephanie, “Stephanie, don’t be sad. Jordan and Anthony don’t have good judgment of people. It’s their fault.

immediately smiled and acted coy.

his tone softened. “Calling me just for this? Do you need me to help you with

need a little favour from you. Can you give me a stunning ballet

school’s ballet dancer audition to Matthew. Upon hearing this, Matthew immediately agreed. “Of course! I will give you the

audience!”

Fall

Thank you, Matthew. I

rubbed his furrowed brow. He had delicate eyebrows, a high nose, and amber eyes with

moment, had dishevelled clothes, messy hair, and a hint of grey in

placed it on his desk, looking worriedly. “Still no inspiration? The competition is only five days away, and we haven’t come

a mess, even more so now.

responded, “All right, then. Thke your time to look for it. I’ll

Matthew called after him. “Could you please fetch

“Oh? That costume just won an award. Many big stars are vying to rent it. Who

It’s for her to use. Enough chatter,

assistant was hesitant, he

much more at ease and confident

short–haired teacher approached her with a notebook and inquired, “You must be Stephanie, correct? I

Stephanie nodded. “Yes, Ma’am.”

and bubbles. Since this audition is quite significant for the school, we will strive

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