A Film Queen

Chapter 279 It’s a Wild Ride

Lucius lowered his gaze, watching the ballet video playing on the phone with an air of composure. Milly, mindful of his towering stature potentially obscuring his view, discreetly held up the device for him, all the while observing his reaction covertly.

There was a contemplative air about him, his countenance betraying no emotion. Milly found this disconcerting. Wasn’t he expected to be enthralled by Stephanie’s ballet prowess? Yet, with the performance unfolding before him, there was no discernible response.

Could it be that he had never truly watched Stephanie dance before?

Just as Milly contemplated queuing up another of Stephanie’s performances, Lucius’s tranquil eyes suddenly flickered, akin to a pebble dropped into a serene pond, stirring ripples of intrigue.

Upon witnessing this subtle change, Milly couldn’t suppress a surge of satisfaction. Success! Her assistant’s intervention had proven efficacious. Lucius had indeed taken an interest!

Excellent. The pieces were falling into place according to plan. Lucius’s future attentions would likely be directed towards Stephanie, affording Milly a graceful retreat from the forefront.

Milly blinked and ventured softly, “What do you think? Isn’t it beautiful?”

In an uncommon gesture, Lucius nodded thoughtfully and arched an eyebrow. “Hmm.”

At his response, Milly’s eyes gleamed with hope. There was promise in his acknowledgement.

Meanwhile, Stephanie, buoyed by the positive feedback after her recent embarrassment, instantly brightened. The earlier distress on her countenance dissipated, replaced by a hint of pride.

“In truth, my skills in ballet are quite commendable. I had a fervent passion for it in my youth, fostered by my family. I trained under Ms. Lily for four or five years, although I regret not becoming her formal apprentice.”

Upon hearing Stephanie’s revelation, the onlookers gasped in awe.

“Lily? The globally renowned ballet maestro?”

“Indeed. Who else could it be, excelling so in ballet?”

less familiar with the art whispered amongst themselves, “Is

soon clarified the matter.

justice. She is a luminary in the ballet world, akin to Einstein in

significance immediately. In their hearts, they couldn’t

the Burnett legacy, had received personal tutelage

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to suppress a triumphant smile,

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her domain! She was destined for the pedestal, to be admired and envied

taken aback upon hearing Stephanie’s mention of

the book. Stephanie should only be a book character. How does she

the author had known of Lily and chose to introduce a dance maestro with

Lucius, still engrossed in the video, she

you recognise her? Would you like a private conversation with her to share your thoughts?”

with anticipation as she looked at Lucius, almost overflowing with

a smile spreading across his lips as he replied, “Of

a surge of clation, almost ready to leap for joy. It seemed fate was finally favouring her, aligning events with her

surprised. She was convinced that the heir of the Scathings had shown an interest in her. If she played her cards right, she could secure a loyal

revealing her delicate collarbone and refined features. Pushing aside her shyness, she stepped forward and said, “Lucius, I have something to discuss with you. Since we have some time before the official training begins, shall we

eyes welling with tears of gratitude as

She finally does something right.

Stephanie was an angel. She wanted to scream and shout. With her task done, she could

but then

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frozen upon her face, her gaze locked on Lucius in utter disbelief. A pallor overcame her complexion,

existence.

moments ago. How could he now