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 could go

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

“I didn’t peg you for a workaholic. You can take the time

to see you.”

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

sooner or

roped her in because he didn’t have time

a better and more

140 Who Did

handle.

sign with any agencies just yet. You’re still my assistant. I can still

not like I’m going

first movie, she still had school

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

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

came first. Agencies wouldn’t be on her list until she was going

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

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

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

say that?”

Creating a whole department just

numerous departments requiring substantial investment. It’s

was confident in her future of snagging the best actress award, the initial investment needed. was near

they’re still pushing for this entertainment

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

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

drawbacks seemed to overshadow