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.”

nudge from the person behind her, she took awkward steps forward until she stood

for the other person to leave

thing,” came the

made himself comfortable on the couch, sizing up Milly with a keen

lighter, lit a

moved closer. As she did, Raiden casually exhaled a few smoke rings towards her, making

“Cough, cough.”

thought, annoyed, This guy’s really

lounged back on the sofa. “Can you dance? Dance a little to entertain

deeply, coughing out the smoke before responding,

as she was about to decline, she changed her mind, “Actually, yes, I can. I can dance any style you want-classical, ballet,

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

Milly was speechless.

realised now. He had been venting about her over the phone, so he called her here to be a punching bag

really shouldn’t try to

under her breath but smiling pleasantly, she showcased her incredible acting ability. “Of course, sir. However, you’ve literally put me in a bind here. So, even if I felt like

a beat, Raiden commanded,

“Now’s not the time to untie her. You demanded entertainment, and I

“But sir, if you don’t untie

scorn, “Look, Nimbus, you’re overthinking it. We’ve got 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

think about trying to make a run for it. He made

hint of nervousness,

softened slightly. He raised his hand and

a bit upset, not saying much, just his lips

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