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

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

towel. Smiling, she said, “I didn’t peg you

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

with

happen sooner or later, so she

her in because he didn’t have time to find better

get a better and more experienced

140 Who Did

handle.

smiled. Gently, she said. “You won’t be replaced. I have no plans to sign with any agencies just

not like I’m going to

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

up with an 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 be

were benefits for signing up with an agency. For example, gigs would be easier to get. The artiste would have a team

on her list until she was going to throw herself into the

cheer Joy up. She sniffled. Knowing her place, she said, “Forget it. I’m not

won’t hold me back.

sighed. Let’s just wait for Mr. Burnett’s 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

did Jordan really say that?” Milly exclaimed, her

a whole department just

numerous departments requiring substantial investment.

snagging the best actress

this

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

She knew it should be good news. Her brother’s

overshadow the