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,

unfolded. Countless individuals scoured the terrain on foot, accompanied by hundreds of search dogs. Drones and helicopters

once blood–stained ground had been somewhat cleansed by the

air.

the empty space, his voice a mere whisper,

him, struggled to maintain his composure,

wrought. As Jordan surveyed the surrounding landscape, he noted

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dragging her away could be found, nor

Milly vanished from this place?

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

Hansel?

no recent dealings between the Burnetts and the Lloyds, and their relationship lacked the familiarity for

possibility, Jordan answered,

men

“Mr. Burnett, I apologise for the interruption. I have heard that you are currently engaged in an extensive search

narrowed in

Hansel be aware of

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

and time is of the essence. If you have

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

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

noticed her severe injuries, and brought her down for medical attention. She

at the

She is alright.

hold. His hand found solace against the rough bark of a nearby tree, a momentary

he endeavoured to maintain an even temper. “Mr. Lloyd, whatever aid you require, the Burnetts stand ready to offer without a