A Film Queen

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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!”

immediately, “Yes, Mr. Burnett.”

on foot, accompanied by hundreds of search dogs. Drones and helicopters filled the skies, their mechanical

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

air.

the empty space, his voice

fighting against the tide of fear rising within him, struggled to maintain his composure,

Only through calm and collected thought could a solution be wrought. As Jordan surveyed the surrounding landscape, he noted the terrain, though seemingly flat, was

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predatory animals dragging her away could be found, nor any evidence

Milly vanished

clues before him,

Hansel?

business could the Lloyds have with him at this critical juncture? There had been no recent dealings between the Burnetts and the Lloyds, and their relationship lacked

overlook any possibility,

men

“Mr. Burnett, I apologise for the interruption. I have heard

gaze narrowed

be aware of

discreetly to locate Milly, hoping to avoid unnecessary attention. So how

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

of light–heartedness, “Mr. Burnett, your directness is appreciated. Allow me

Ms. Burnett was undergoing military training was recently acquired by our family. We intend to develop it into a tourist attraction in the future. Though still in the planning stages, the mountain is

continued, “It so happened that our patrol team encountered Ms. Burnett, noticed her severe injuries, and brought her down for medical attention. She is currently

heart lifted at

She is alright.

solace against the rough bark of a nearby tree, a momentary anchor in the storm of his

even temper. “Mr. Lloyd, whatever aid you require, the Burnetts stand ready to offer without a moment’s besitation.”