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

as she took it personally after putting her

these guys weren’t

hit a nerve, especially with

let slide? That was a line she wasn’t willing to

game 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 the loser takes a shot. Let’s find

“Now you’re talking! I’m

dice, poker, and blackjack. But after he gambled away a big

he could sneak

him in the act,

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

halt all involvement in deceptive gambling practices. To secure his older brother

learn that he could engage in dice games

a

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

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 bum her out. Right now, we need

Nimbus was silent.

anyone would fall

he used the sect leader as a way

the table with her gun, catching their attention, and said, “Okay, you two, got something to whisper that can’t be shared with the

of turning down the

spun to face Nimbus, his eyes practically screaming,

usual loud, fierce mode, he’s

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

let out a sigh

said, “Alright, let’s play