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.

days were left until the wrap–up, She could go back and

you have fun. I thought it’d be longer, but now it’s over.

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

won’t get to

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

sooner or later, so she didn’t blame

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

would get a

140 Who

handle.

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 even

not like I’m going

had school to attend. Agencies weren’t on her list

rules. Even if she didn’t want to

agency. For example, gigs would be easier to get. The artiste

on her list until she

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

“You won’t hold me back. Don’t think

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 only serve you

really say that?” Milly exclaimed, her disbelief

Creating a whole department

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

was confident in her future of snagging the best actress award, the initial

this

both displeasure and concern. Puzzled, she asked, “Milly, why

it should be good news. Her brother’s gesture

overwhelming, and the drawbacks seemed to overshadow the benefits. How could she rejoice when she foresaw impending