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.

the wrap–up, She

you have fun. I thought

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

I won’t get to see you.” Joy pursed her

only lets me work for you on this movie. When you sign with an agency, he’s going

or later, so she didn’t blame

her in because he didn’t have time to find

was time, he would get a better and more

Who Did

handle.

said. “You won’t be replaced. I have no plans to sign with any agencies just yet. You’re still my

I’m going to do

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

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

signing up with an agency. For example, gigs would be easier to get. The artiste would

wouldn’t be on her list until she

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

won’t hold me back. Don’t think too much

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.

really say that?” Milly exclaimed,

whole

departments requiring substantial investment. It’s not

future of snagging the best actress award, the initial investment needed.

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

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

should be good news. Her brother’s gesture was heartfelt, and she should.

seemed to overshadow the benefits. How could she rejoice when she