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.

accompanied by hundreds of search dogs. Drones and

ominously vacant. The once blood–stained ground had been somewhat cleansed by

air.

stared at the empty space, his voice

within him, struggled to maintain his composure,

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 vegetation, with a steep incline nearby.

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be found, nor

then, had Milly vanished from this place?

before

Hansel?

no recent dealings between the Burnetts and the Lloyds,

to overlook any possibility,

men

for the interruption. I have heard that

gaze narrowed in suspicion.

could Hansel be aware of the search?

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

someone, and time is of the essence. If you have information, please be direct. I cannot afford to waste

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

to develop it into a tourist attraction in the future.

her severe injuries, and brought her down for medical attention. She is currently at our residence.

at

She is alright.

His hand found solace

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