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

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

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

won’t get to see you.” Joy

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

happen sooner or later, so she

he didn’t have

time, he would get a better

140 Who Did

handle.

agencies just yet. You’re still my assistant. I can still hire you even if

not like I’m going to do it

first movie, she still had school to

signed 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

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

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

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

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

an entertainment division in the company that will only have you as their exclusive artiste. The

say that?” Milly exclaimed,

Creating a whole

requiring substantial investment. It’s not something

of snagging the best actress award, the initial investment

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

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

Her brother’s gesture

seemed to overshadow the benefits. How