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

Joy watched Milly remove her makeup, she lamented, “Time sure goes by when you have fun. I thought it’d be

her face with a towel. Smiling, she said, “I didn’t peg you for a workaholic.

then I won’t get to see you.” Joy

you sign with an agency, he’s going

or later, so she didn’t

he didn’t have time

get a better and more experienced assistants for

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handle.

agencies just yet. You’re still my assistant. I can still hire

going to do

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

an agency, she’d be bound by a lot of rules. Even if she didn’t want to do certain work,

gigs would be easier to get. The artiste would

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

said, “Forget it. I’m not even at pro. I don’t want to

Milly chuckled. “You won’t hold me

sighed. Let’s just wait for Mr. Burnett’s decision. But I heard rumours. He’s going to set up an entertainment division

that?”

a whole department just for

entertainment company involves numerous departments requiring substantial

was confident in her future of snagging the best actress award, the initial investment needed.

this entertainment department. Isn’t that just speeding up

both displeasure and concern. Puzzled, she asked, “Milly, why aren’t you

She knew it should be good news. Her brother’s gesture was heartfelt,

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