A Film Queen

Chapter 140 Who Did It?

Jonathan lay in a state of semi–consciousness, grappling with the reverberations of the impact and the resulting discomfort.

With haste. Milly inspected his legs, fearing the direst outcome.

Her anxiety dissolved as she discerned no signs of fractures, releasing a weighty exhale.

Despite the mishap, the culmination proved unexpectedly favourable.

At last able to ease her tension, Milly experienced a sensation akin to her bones disintegrating, her form quivering uncontrollably from the ache.

The emergency services promptly arrived, swiftly conveying Jonathan to the nearest medical facility.

Milly’s relief was palpable as she exhaled deeply.

Jonathan, engulfed in a daze, was lifted onto a stretcher, struggling to maintain coherence amidst the acute

agony.

Amidst the commotion, he caught a glimpse of a graceful silhouette amidst the crowd’s periphery, a pang of melancholy washing over him.

Even amidst the bustle and the physical distance, he discerned the anxiety etched in her gaze.

Attempting to articulate, a lump formed in his throat, rendering him speechless.

As consciousness dwindled, the figure gradually faded into the distance…

Though she had a starring role in Silent Sea, Milly didn’t have a lot of scenes. Most of them were just the male lead’s flashbacks. Her scenes were done in one take, and they were seamless.

were left until the wrap–up, She could go back

“Time sure goes by when you have fun. I thought it’d be longer, but now it’s over. I wanted it to

patted the sweat off her face with a towel. Smiling, she said, “I didn’t peg you

won’t get to see you.” Joy pursed her

you on this movie. When you sign with an agency, he’s going to

knew this would happen sooner or

didn’t have time to find

a better and more experienced

140 Who Did

handle.

no plans to sign with any agencies just yet. You’re still my assistant. I can still hire you

going to do

movie, she still had school to attend. Agencies weren’t on her

lot of rules. Even if she didn’t want to do certain work,

agency. For example, gigs would be easier to get. The artiste would have

came first. Agencies wouldn’t be on her list until she was going to throw herself

She sniffled. Knowing her place, she said, “Forget it. I’m not even at pro. I don’t want to hold

a manager.” Milly chuckled. “You won’t hold me back. Don’t think too

Mr. Burnett’s decision. But I heard rumours. He’s going to set up an entertainment division in the company that will

that?” Milly exclaimed, her

a whole department

company involves numerous departments requiring substantial investment. It’s not something you can

she was confident in her future of snagging the best actress award, the

pushing for this

Milly to react with both displeasure and concern. Puzzled, she asked, “Milly, why aren’t you happy? This

Her brother’s gesture

and the drawbacks seemed to overshadow the benefits. How could she rejoice when