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.

scoured the terrain on foot, accompanied by hundreds of search dogs.

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

air.

space, his voice

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

terror would not avail him now. 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 cloaked in dense

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

had Milly vanished

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

Hansel?

at this critical juncture? There had been no recent dealings between the Burnetts and the Lloyds, and their

any possibility, Jordan answered, “Hello, Mr. Lloyd.”

men

I apologise for the interruption. I have

narrowed in

could Hansel be aware of

locate Milly, hoping to avoid unnecessary attention. So how did he become

am indeed searching for someone, and time is of the essence.

a mood of light–heartedness, “Mr. Burnett, your directness is appreciated. Allow me to be

our family. We intend to develop it into a tourist attraction in the future. Though still in the planning stages, the mountain is patrolled

severe injuries, and brought her down for medical attention.

lifted at the

She is alright.

hand found solace against the rough bark of

deep breath, he endeavoured to maintain an even temper. “Mr. Lloyd, whatever aid you require, the Burnetts stand