A Film Queen

Chapter 372

Mr. Larry, though of modest stature, bore a genial countenance, reminiscent of a benevolent Buddha. “Milly, you are the first to arrive. Kindly take your luggage inside. We’ll film the introductory segment here, then proceed to the yacht for our survival programme’s live broadcast.”

Milly nodded in comprehension and hefted her suitcase, moving towards the entrance.

Yet Bonnie, with a hint of apprehension, voiced her concerns. “Mr. Larry, this is Milly’s debut in a live variety show. She might need some extra guidance. Could you please look after her?”

Mr. Larry’s smile broadened. “Fear not, Bonnie. As a friend of Director Cameron, you are also our friend. We will ensure Milly receives all the care she needs.”

Bonnie seemed reassured and nodded. She turned to Milly, still harbouring some worry, but Milly preempted her. “Bonnie, don’t fret. I know what to do. You and Joy can head back.”

“Alright,” Bonnie agreed, albeit reluctantly.

Joy, however, stood her ground. “Milly, let me help you with your luggage.”

“No need, I can manage. It’s just one suitcase, and it’s not heavy.”

“But…”

Their conversation was abruptly interrupted by the arrival of a flamboyant Mercedes van, which halted before them, spewing exhaust that enveloped the quartet.

The driver, adorned in a pristine white shirt and gloves, exited the vehicle and deferentially opened the rear door.

A slender figure gracefully emerged from the car.

“Long time no see, Milly.”

what the

encrusted with glittering gems, a pink strapless high-fashion dress, and her hair styled in luxuriant

evident that Stephanie’s life

by her arrogant demeanour, and blinked with amusement. “Are

longer needed to feign civility around Milly. Her

her, momentarily speechless. That line had a strangely familiar ring to

line before in some

accompaniment to this

sorrows entwined with love, for every scar carved by hatred,

oblivious

Joy was painfully aware. During their previous film project,

between them. “Ms. Stephanie, this is a production site. Numerous cameras are rolling. It would be wise to

contorted

figure alighted from the vehicle, adorned even more flamboyantly than Stephanie,

a hint of drowsiness lingering on her face. “What is the commotion about? Why

Larry, who had been standing to the side, swiftly approached, his face splitting into a broad grin. “Ah, Ms. Hannah, you’ve

arched in

Milly had glimpsed on television, the one who had

elder scion

made sense. She had been the

from Mr. Larry to Milly, a glint of animosity sparking within them. Her hostility was

in Milly’s recollection, she had never crossed paths with Hannah. Where did this

be…

pointing at Joy standing before Milly. “No need to summon anyone else. It’s too cumbersome. Let her carry it

a

that fleeting moment, Milly discerned a profound shift in Joy’s demeanour. Her

the gentle warmth that usually