A Film Queen

Chapter 295 She’s at the Lloyds‘

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He left her for dead in the mountains? The one person I cherish. The one I’d never even raise my voice towards?

Just the very thought of the young girl, lying amidst the rugged mountains, her life ebbing away, left Jordan gasping for breath.

His usual calm shattered, replaced by a tempest of fury. His fists clenched with such ferocity that his knuckles turned white. Grabbing Xavier’s collar with a force that almost lifted him off the ground, Jordan’s rage erupted in another brutal strike.

Ivan, standing nearby, was paralysed by the scene unfolding before him. Never had he witnessed Mr. Burnett in such a state of wrath. Though stern with his brothers, physical violence had never been his recourse. But this time, Mr. Xavier had indeed transgressed too far.

As Xavier reeled from the blows, nearing collapse, Mr. Burnett’s rage showed no signs of abating. His fist. raised once more, was poised for another strike, compelling Ivan to intervene swiftly.

“Mr. Burne

“Mr. Burnett, I beseech you, cease this at once. If you continue, you may very well end Mr. Xavier’s life.”

The implication was unmistakable. Persisting could result in Xavier’s death.

Yet, Xavier seemed indifferent to his agony. Even after Jordan halted his assault, Xavier coughed weakly. blood staining his lips, and murmured, Jordan… end it now. I have no desire… to live…”

eyes,

His reflecting a profound despair, conveyed a sense of finality that sent chills through Ivan. Xavier appeared resigned to his fate.

Jordan, staring at the suffering Xavier, his fist still clenched, his eyes blazing, spoke through gritted teeth, “Bind him and head to the mountains. I want her found, alive or…

He trailed off.

“If you fail to find her, none shall return!”

responded immediately, “Yes, Mr. Burnett.”

the terrain on foot, accompanied by hundreds of

to the spot where Milly had last been seen, now ominously vacant. The once blood–stained ground had been somewhat cleansed by the rain, yet the faint scent of

air.

stared at the empty space, his

him, struggled to maintain his composure, his heart heavy

through calm and collected thought could a solution be wrought. As Jordan surveyed the surrounding landscape, he noted

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found,

Milly vanished

Jordan’s phone chimed persistently in his pocket. Engrossed in deciphering the clues before him, he initially ignored the call. Yet the insistent ringing

Hansel?

him at this critical juncture? There had been no recent dealings between the Burnetts and the Lloyds, and their relationship lacked the familiarity for casual calls. Could

possibility,

men

came through the receiver, “Mr. Burnett, I apologise for the interruption. I have heard that you are currently engaged in an

narrowed in

aware of

Milly, hoping to avoid

Lloyd, you seem to be well–informed. I am indeed searching for someone, and time is of the essence. If

soft chuckle conveyed a mood of light–heartedness, “Mr. Burnett, your directness is appreciated. Allow

it into

our patrol team encountered Ms. Burnett, noticed her severe injuries, and

at the

She is alright.

emotions caused him to falter, his previously taut nerves surrendering their hold. His hand found solace against the rough bark of a nearby tree, a momentary anchor in the storm of his

endeavoured to maintain an even temper. “Mr. Lloyd, whatever