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

heels encrusted with glittering gems, a pink strapless high-fashion dress, and her hair styled in luxuriant waves. She appeared polished and exquisite,

life

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

around Milly.

That line had

that line before in

accompaniment to this scene! It seemed perfectly suited for

scar carved by hatred, I can no longer discern between the sanguine and the

remained oblivious to

between the two women, yet Joy was painfully aware. During their previous film project, this woman had schemed relentlessly to

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

visage contorted with ire.

that moment, another figure alighted from the vehicle, adorned even more flamboyantly than Stephanie, with towering heels and a

appeared as if freshly roused from slumber, a hint of drowsiness lingering on her face. “What is the commotion about?

had been standing to the side, swiftly approached, his face splitting into a broad grin. “Ah, Ms. Hannah, you’ve arrived. I’ll arrange for someone to take your luggage

eyebrow arched in

This was the same woman Milly had glimpsed on television, the one who had appeared alongside Stephanie at the Lloyds’ gala, her

the elder scion of the

had been the sole

sunglasses, her exquisitely made-up eyes flickering from Mr. Larry to Milly, a glint of animosity sparking within them. Her hostility was so overt that Milly found it

crossed paths with Hannah. Where did this

be… due

crimson lips curled into a taut smile, her alabaster finger pointing at Joy standing before Milly. “No

a

moment, Milly discerned a profound shift in Joy’s

gentle warmth that usually graced