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.

She could go back

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

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

won’t get to see you.”

work for you on this movie. When you sign with an agency, he’s going to reshuffle

happen sooner or later, so she

only roped her in because he didn’t have time to find

a better and more experienced assistants for

140 Who

handle.

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

I’m going to do it

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

with an agency, she’d be bound by a lot of rules. Even if she didn’t want

be easier

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

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

an assistant, not a manager.” Milly chuckled. “You won’t hold

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

really say that?”

a whole department just for

company involves numerous departments requiring substantial investment. It’s not

snagging the best actress

Burnetts nearing bankruptcy, they’re still pushing for this entertainment department. Isn’t that

Milly to react with both displeasure and concern. Puzzled, she asked, “Milly,

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

were overwhelming, and the drawbacks seemed to overshadow the