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.

left until the wrap–up, She

makeup, she lamented, “Time sure goes by when you have fun.

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

then I won’t get to

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

sooner or later,

Burnett only roped her in because he didn’t have time to find better assistants

would get a better

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handle.

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

like I’m going

her first movie, she still had school to attend.

rules. Even if she didn’t want to do certain work, the agency’s orders

easier to get. The

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

up. She sniffled. Knowing her place, she said, “Forget it. I’m

“You won’t hold me back. Don’t think too much about

rumours. He’s going to set up an entertainment division in the company that will only have you as their exclusive artiste. The team will only

that?” Milly exclaimed, her

whole department just for me?

full–fledged entertainment company involves numerous departments requiring substantial investment.

snagging the best actress award,

pushing for this entertainment department. Isn’t that just speeding up the

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

Her brother’s gesture was heartfelt, and she should. appreciate

seemed to overshadow the benefits. How could she rejoice