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.

until the wrap–up, She could go back and check her grades

her makeup, she lamented, “Time sure goes by when you have fun. I thought it’d be longer, but now it’s over.

she said, “I didn’t peg you for

won’t get to see you.”

on this movie. When you sign with an agency, he’s going to reshuffle the team and swap me

knew this would happen sooner or later,

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

it was time, he would get a better and more

140 Who Did

handle.

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

I’m going to do it so

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

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

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

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

said, “Forget it. I’m not even

won’t hold me back. Don’t think

decision. But I heard rumours. He’s going to set up an entertainment division in the

that?” Milly

Creating a whole department just for me? That’s

entertainment company involves numerous departments requiring substantial investment. It’s

of snagging the best actress award, the initial investment needed. was near

for this entertainment department.

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

it should be good news. Her brother’s gesture

the drawbacks seemed to overshadow the