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

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

with a towel. Smiling, she said, “I didn’t

to

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

sooner or

Burnett only roped her in because he didn’t

a better and more experienced assistants for

140 Who

handle.

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

I’m going

school to attend. Agencies weren’t on

a lot of rules. Even if she didn’t want to do certain work, the agency’s orders would be

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

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

her place, she said, “Forget it. I’m not even at pro. I

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

decision. But I heard 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

really say that?” Milly exclaimed, her disbelief

whole department just for

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

future of snagging the best actress award,

nearing bankruptcy, they’re still pushing for this entertainment department.

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

She knew it should be good news. Her

seemed to overshadow the benefits. How could