A Film Queen

Chapter 352

She was puzzled as Milly trailed behind the guy ahead. Hadn’t they just shooed her away?

Now, why were they summoning her back?

Typically, kidnappers nab someone, stash them to the side, and hunker down for the ransom, right?

So what was up with them seeking her out again now?

With a storm of questions raging, Milly followed the goon back to the previously occupied room.

There, Nimbus was perched in his usual spot in front of the couch, leisurely enjoying some tea, while Raiden marched back and forth next to him, clearly agitated, phone in hand:

“That Smith guy, I swear! His favourite hobby must be throwing threats my way! He really thinks he can scare me? As if! Acting all high and mighty just because he’s in with the Boss and his right-hand man. Big deal! He’s not getting anywhere near being the sect leader without my say-so! Just you watch; one of these days, I’m going to make him regret messing with me!”

Her heart unexpectedly leapt as Milly caught the name “Smith” being thrown around.

Her mind raced – her foster parents and Leon were all back in Maldonia, like this Ghost Sect’s headquarter. Could this “Smith” be one of the Smiths?

But then she reconsidered; it seemed too far-fetched. “Smith” wasn’t an uncommon name there, and her Smiths were straightforward, decent folks.

The likelihood of them being mixed up with the Ghost Sect seemed slim.

“Mr. Raiden, I’ve brought the person you asked for.”

person behind her, she took awkward steps forward until she stood right before

the other person to leave with

came the

himself comfortable on the couch, sizing up Milly with a

open his lighter, lit a cigarette, and beckoned, “Come over

did, Raiden casually exhaled a few smoke rings towards her,

“Cough, cough.”

This

sofa. “Can you

out the smoke

about to decline, she changed her mind, “Actually, yes, I can. I can dance any style you want-classical, ballet, jazz. I’ll cater to your

compliant tone slightly improved Raiden’s mood. “Then,

Milly was speechless.

phone, so he called her here to be a punching bag and dance to cheer

you really shouldn’t try

you’ve literally put me in a bind here. So,

Raiden commanded, “Someone,

her. You demanded entertainment, and I delivered.

sadly, gazing at Nimbus with a soft voice, “But sir, if you don’t untie the rope, how can I

plenty of security here. Do you really think she could walk out? And if she’s got some trick up her sleeve, it’s not like she’s faster than a bullet. I’m not buying

about trying

implying and showed a hint of nervousness, “There’s no way I’d try it. I wouldn’t even dream

raised his hand and signalled

not saying much, just his lips moving, Milly felt relieved once

as she said, “Hey, I’ll dance for you right away, but… the thing is, I’m a bit on the conservative side. I