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

whispers soon clarified the

the ballet world,

the significance immediately. In their hearts,

Stephanie, heiress to the Burnett legacy, had received personal tutelage

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to suppress a triumphant smile, she revelled in the adulation.

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was destined for the pedestal, to be admired and

aback upon hearing Stephanie’s mention of Lily. The name stirred

the book. Stephanie should only be a

easily have been drawn from real life. Perhaps the author had known of Lily and chose to introduce a dance maestro with the

engrossed in the video, she decided to steer the

Stephanie’s remarkable talent, do you recognise her? Would you like a

anticipation as she looked at Lucius, almost overflowing

a smile spreading across his

of clation, almost ready to leap for joy.

the Scathings had shown an interest in her. If she played her cards right,

her delicate collarbone and refined features. Pushing aside her shyness, she stepped forward and said, “Lucius, I have something to

approval, her eyes welling with tears

finally

In her eyes, Stephanie was an angel. She wanted to scream and

was just about to grin, but

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Lucius in utter disbelief. A pallor overcame her complexion, marking the first time

existence.

he just praised my dancing moments ago.