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?”

art whispered amongst themselves, “Is she truly that extraordinary? Why

soon clarified the

in the ballet world, akin to Einstein in knowledge

grasped the significance immediately. In

to the Burnett legacy, had received personal tutelage from such

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a triumphant smile, she revelled in the adulation.

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

aback upon hearing Stephanie’s mention

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

life. Perhaps the author had known of Lily and chose to introduce a dance

in the video,

her? Would you like a private conversation with

with anticipation as she looked at

spreading across his lips as he replied,

ready to leap for joy. It seemed fate was finally

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

and said, “Lucius, I have something to discuss with you. Since we have some time before the official training begins, shall we find a more private spot to talk?”

with tears of gratitude as she glanced at

yes. She finally does something right.

her eyes, Stephanie was an angel. She wanted to

was just about to grin, but then a voice said, “Piss

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A pallor overcame her complexion,

existence.

praised my dancing moments ago. How could