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

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

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

I won’t get to see you.” Joy

sign with

happen sooner or later,

he didn’t have time

he would get a better and more

140 Who Did

handle.

smiled. Gently, she said. “You won’t be replaced. I have no plans to sign with any agencies just yet. You’re still my assistant. I can still hire you

going to do it

had started her first movie, she still had school to attend. Agencies weren’t on her list until

agency, she’d be bound by a lot of rules. Even if

benefits for signing up with an agency. For example, gigs would be easier to get. The artiste would have a team to handle all kinds of errands for

came first. Agencies wouldn’t be on her list until she

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

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

rumours. He’s going to set up an entertainment division

really say that?” Milly exclaimed, her

Creating a whole department just

departments requiring substantial investment. It’s not something you

the

the Burnetts nearing bankruptcy, they’re still pushing for this entertainment department. Isn’t that just

Puzzled, she asked, “Milly, why aren’t you happy? This

good news. Her

seemed to overshadow the benefits. How could she rejoice