A Film Queen

Chapter 127 Strange Tone.

Stephanie felt delighted hearing the praise, her heart swelling with happiness.

She knew that with her intelligence, getting through this small challenge would be a piece of cake.

Now that she had found the right direction, she was confident that they would soon find the way out. She imagined the live audience admiring her wisdom and knew she could build a reputation as a genius.

The more she thought about it, the happier she became, to the point that she almost forgot she was in a haunted house.

Suddenly, she turned to Milly, who was silently staring at the writing on the wall. Seeing Milly still there, a hint of scom flashed in Stephanie’s eyes, though it was too dark to notice.

at it. Let’s

She smiled and said, “Milly, we’ve already figured out this cluc. There’s no need to keep staring at continue looking for other clues.”

Milly didn’t move, her eyes still fixed on the wall.

Seeing no response from Milly, Stephanie narrowed her eyes, thinking to herself, Fine, let her pretend she’s figuring it out. I’ll solve this first and see how she can keep up the act!

The room was small, and they quickly found a wooden box under a nearby table.

Stephanie’s eyes lit up with excitement. “This box must contain the key to the next level!”

Neal nodded, stating, “It’s very likely.”

But the box had a clock–shaped lock on it.

Stephanie touched her chin, thinking hard. “The poem mentioned ‘after nightfall, which in ancient times would be one o’clock. Let’s try one o’clock.”

Slowly, she adjusted the dial to one o’clock.

box opened with a

she jumped up. “Wow, we really solved it! Let’s see what’s

catching the attention of the three scaredy–cats,

Stephanie annoying, now wasn’t the time to hold grudges; getting out was more

what’s inside!” he

it’s the key to the

Stephanie felt even more pleased

the puzzle, and she expected her popularity to soar after this. Her future in the entertainment

Chapter 127 Strange Tone

As for Milly..

can’t compare

Stephanie opened the box. In the dim light,

a

be for the

but didn’t rush to the door. Instead, she turned to Milly, who was still standing silently. Pretending to be sincere, she said, ‘Milly. I’ve found the key.

more

bit weird. Maybe we shouldn’t open the door yet. This key appearing

she hadn’t played this type of escape room game before, she knew that solving puzzles like these wouldn’t rely only on one

of the clue just now made it even

yet they still found the

key was probably just

Milly say this, her smile

is a trick? Did

“No,” Milly answered honestly,

Why would they leave evidence when there’s

it, sounding upset. “Milly, if there’s no evidence, why are you so sure this

do you have something against

Milly rubbed her forehead.

was already giving her a headache, and now she had to listen to Stephanie’s strange

difficulties firsthand to understand how wrong they were, or they’d never