A Film Queen

Chapter 357

Raiden stood to the side, observing how the female massage therapist he had brought in gradually morphed into a scene of envy and competition among palace concubines. He couldn’t help but twitch the corner of his lips and murmur, “Well, this … “

He couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was off.

Milly wasn’t totally lost in all the sentimentality; she still had her wits about her. She knew that to keep things smooth, she had to get Raiden and Nimbus on board in this indulging time, especially for Nimbus.

She figured she had to switch up Nimbus’ focus so he wouldn’t start nitpicking and potentially mess things up later. It just wasn’t going to be worth the hassle.

“Hey Nimbus, Raiden, get over here,” Milly called out, sounding bored. “The night’s dragging. Got any ideas for something entertaining?”

Nimbus scratched his head briefly, then offered, “What about some target practice? Do you want to give it a go, Master?”

Milly quickly dismissed the idea. “Nah, let’s not. What if the noise freaks Melanie and the rest out?”

She finally got them to stash their guns away. She was adamant about not letting them get their hands on them again!

Raiden had a bright idea. “Why not have fun and let these good-looking guys and girls show us some moves?”

But Milly wasn’t having any of it. “Nope, watching guys and girls dance together just doesn’t sit right with me!”

Watching others dance was one thing, but having people watch while also thinking thoughts?

That was a no-go. One idea after the other, nothing seemed to fit.

Raiden scratched his head, looking a bit puzzled. “Boss, we’re only here for a bit. This place isn’t exactly built to entertain. We’re still getting things set up.”

Milly was fidgeting with the sofa, thinking hard, then thought, “How about we spice things up with a dice game? Would you like to join in?”

Nimbus looked at each other. “Is that all there is

hardened briefly as she took it

sure these guys weren’t dissing

looks hit a nerve, especially

what wouldn’t she let slide? That was a line

really that simple. No game’s fun without a little something on the line.

he heard that. “Now you’re talking! I’m all for games with a bit

Sect, crushing it at dice, poker, and blackjack. But after he gambled away a big

he could sneak around Nimbus’s back and keep

fell through when Nimbus caught him in the act,

apology. Raiden, genuinely remorseful and recognising the severity of his actions, committed to making things right. It took some time, but eventually, Nimbus

to halt all involvement in deceptive gambling practices. To secure his older brother Nimbus’ forgiveness, he was compelled to sign various declarations, affidavits, and letters

he could engage

had to be concealed. There was a risk in letting Nimbus

held back a grin, scrunched his forehead, and shot Nimbus a look like he was trying hard to make a point. He said, “Look, Nimbus, this is coming straight from the sect leader-it’s not like I wanna be

just raised

We can’t start making waves and get her thinking we’re not on board with the plan. That’d bum her out. Right now, we need to show her we’re all about the

Nimbus was silent.

anyone would fall

on the game, but now he used the sect

the two whisperings and threw them a worried look, hoping they hadn’t picked up on anything amiss. She tapped the table with her gun, catching their attention, and said, “Okay,

turning down

practically screaming, “Let’s do this!’ Oh boy, here we

not in his usual loud, fierce mode, he’s actually

need to ask permission to play games,

finally let out a sigh

and said, “Alright,