A Film Queen

Chapter 50 Milly’s Fall from Grace 1

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

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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.

home because of the return of this younger sister. That so–called sister seemed to

felt a bit disgusted with the

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

was achieved, Stephanie immediately smiled and acted

also felt relieved, and his tone softened. “Calling me just for this? Do you need me to help

little favour from you.

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

audience!”

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sighed deeply, and rubbed his furrowed brow. He had delicate eyebrows, a high nose, and amber

this moment, had dishevelled clothes, messy hair, and a hint of grey in his eyes, clearly caused by lack of

looking worriedly. “Still no inspiration? The competition is only five days away, and we haven’t

already a mess, even more so now. “Okay, I know.

responded, “All right, then. Thke your time to

him. “Could you please fetch the ‘Clear Breeze, Bright Moon‘ dance

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

for her to use. Enough chatter, go

hesitant, he still

felt much more at ease and confident in her ability to outshine

be Stephanie, correct? I am the teacher managing the auditorium. You signed up

Stephanie nodded. “Yes, Ma’am.”

ice for ambience or ribbons and bubbles. Since this audition is quite

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