A Film Queen

Chapter 166 Meeting Cursemaster

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Before he could finish speaking, a sharp voice rang out from the other end of the line, “Hansel, do you no longer care for me? I knew it! That enchantress has beguiled you, turning you against your own sister. Have you no heart, Hansel? Do you not know who your true sister is?”

“Hannah!” Hansel’s voice was firm and unyielding. She is also your sister.”

This declaration was like a spark igniting Hannah’s fury entirely. “No! I have no sister! The Lloyds have only one daughter, Ms. Burnett, and that is me. Where did this illegitimate child come from, to be called my sister? She is unworthy!”

A sudden crash followed, the unmistakable sound of something fragile shattering against the floor. Hansel sighed deeply, a profound sense of helplessness washing over him.

He was eight years Hannah’s senior and had practically raised her. In her younger days, she had been endearing and sensible, her constant smiles a source of joy and ease. However, her temperament had gradually deteriorated. She began to break things, bite, and became increasingly volatile, at times even harming herself. A hospital visit had eventually led to a diagnosis of intermittent explosive disorder.

Fortunately, the disorder was discovered early enough to be managed with medication. Yet, Hannah refused to take her medication, believing it to contain hormones that would affect her figure and skin. She would secretly dispose of it or falsely claim to have taken it, resulting in her emotions becoming almost uncontrollable.

Reflecting on this, Hansel sighed once more. He blamed himself for being too absorbed in his work, neglecting Hannah’s needs and contributing to her current state. The responsibility weighed heavily upon

him.

Adopting a gentler tone, he endeavoured to speak calmly, “Alright, Hannah, please do not harm yourself. Tell me, who has upset you? Or do you wish to investigate someone?”

Hannah’s voice was strained, each word forced through clenched teeth, “It’s Milly Burnett! I want her

dead!”

Milly Burnett?

A Burnett?

“Is she truly from

hails from the Burnetts. She dared to encroach upon my territory,

furrowed once more. He repeated the name silently

sought to soothe her turbulent emotions, “Very well, I understand. I shall

with her, but feared provoking another St.

tone became that of her former, more

ending the call, Hansel’s countenance returned to its usual cold and distant state, though a shadow of weariness crossed his features. The Burnetts… If indeed this involved the Burnetts, he would have to disappoint his sister, for the Lloyds needed their aid with something. Hannah

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his sister’s predicament. He could not help but wonder if he bore some responsibility. Had he been more attentive

text message disrupted

be another message from Hannah, he chose to ignore it. However, a peculiar symbol on the screen caught his eye, causing

to engage him in further conversation, Hansel turned swiftly and made his way outside. The location indicated by the message was secluded, yet

a celestial being descended to the earthly realm. Hastening over, Hansel knelt respectfully

acknowledged him with a slight

“Thank you, Cursemaster.”

coiled around Santiago’s wrist. The snake twisted its lithe body unnaturally, hissing and flicking its tongue. Sensing its unease, Santiago murmured soothingly. “Bobby, be

he knew the serpent’s name, felt a shiver run down his spine

cut his own finger, allowing the snake to lap at the blood, was both

matters on your end?” Santiago inquired, his voice cold and ethereal, adding to his eerie presence beneath the silent

“Cursemaster, rest assured, all remains well and secure at

more, the gesture almost imperceptible.

any leads regarding

of embarrassment coloured Hansel’s otherwise composed visage, and he could only reply with honesty,