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

from the Mercedes was Stephanie, adorned in ten-centimetre high stiletto heels encrusted with glittering gems, a pink strapless high-fashion dress, and her hair styled in

life

a discerning gaze over her, undeterred by her arrogant demeanour, and blinked with amusement. “Are you here for a

With the Lloyds now behind her, she no longer needed to feign civility around Milly. Her expression hardened. “Don’t get too comfortable, Milly. I will reclaim everything

momentarily speechless. That line had a strangely familiar

that line before in

an orchestral accompaniment to this scene! It seemed perfectly

with love, for every scar carved by hatred, I can

oblivious to

aware. During their previous film project, this woman

Joy interposed herself between them. “Ms. Stephanie, this is a production site.

contorted with

the vehicle, adorned even more flamboyantly than Stephanie, with towering heels and a

lingering on her face. “What is the commotion about?

the side, swiftly approached, his face splitting into a broad grin. “Ah, Ms. Hannah, you’ve arrived. I’ll arrange for

in recognition.

she seemed familiar. This was the same woman Milly had glimpsed on television, the

the elder scion

had been the

flickering from Mr. Larry to Milly, a

had never crossed paths

it be…

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

a little

fleeting moment, Milly discerned a profound shift in Joy’s demeanour. Her fingers were tightly entwined,

gentle warmth that usually