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!”

“Yes, Mr.

terrain on foot, accompanied by hundreds of search dogs. Drones

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

air.

his voice a mere whisper,

within him, struggled to maintain his

could a solution be wrought. As Jordan surveyed

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could be found,

then, had Milly vanished from

midst of these contemplations, Jordan’s phone chimed persistently in his pocket. Engrossed in deciphering the clues before him, he initially ignored

Hansel?

the Burnetts and the Lloyds, and their relationship lacked the familiarity for casual calls. Could this be connected to Milly?

overlook any possibility, Jordan answered, “Hello, Mr.

men

I have heard that you are currently engaged

narrowed in

be aware

locate Milly, hoping to avoid unnecessary attention.

searching for someone, and time is of the

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

mountain where Ms. Burnett was undergoing military training was recently acquired by our family. We intend to develop it into a

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 at

at the news.

She is alright.

nerves surrendering their hold. His hand found solace against the rough bark of a nearby tree,

maintain an even temper. “Mr. Lloyd, whatever aid you require, the Burnetts stand