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?”

each other. “Is that all there is

it

she was sure these guys weren’t dissing

looks hit a nerve, especially with

this slide, what wouldn’t she let slide? That was a line she wasn’t willing to

face on and said, “No, it’s not really that simple. No game’s fun without a little something on the line. Let’s make it interesting

heard that. “Now you’re talking! I’m all

he used to dominate at gambling when he was with the Ghost Sect, crushing it at dice, poker, and blackjack. But after he gambled away a big chunk of territory to Leon,

he could sneak around Nimbus’s

him in the act, playing blackjack with Leon and losing a stash

remorseful and recognising the severity of his actions, committed to making things right. It

involvement in deceptive gambling practices. To secure his older brother Nimbus’ forgiveness, he was compelled to sign various

he could engage in dice games

had to be concealed. There was a risk

a point. He said, “Look, Nimbus, this is coming straight from the sect leader-it’s not like I wanna be doing this. We’ve gotta fall in line and do as we’re told, no questions

just raised

convey his point, “Come on, think about it. The sect leader’s just got back. We can’t start making waves and get her thinking we’re not on board with the plan. That’d

Nimbus was silent.

anyone would fall for

but now he used the

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

in. We wouldn’t dream of turning down the sect leader’s

face Nimbus, his eyes practically screaming,

in his usual loud, fierce mode, he’s

the adorable kid in front of them, who seems to need to ask permission to play

finally let out a sigh of

said, “Alright, let’s play together