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.”

the

adorned in ten-centimetre high stiletto heels encrusted with glittering gems, a pink strapless high-fashion dress, and her hair

that Stephanie’s life

over her, undeterred by her arrogant demeanour, and blinked with amusement.

cold. 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 that was

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

think I’ve heard that line before in some

only we could conjure an orchestral accompaniment to this scene! It seemed

all the sorrows entwined with love, for every scar carved by

remained oblivious to

previous film project, this woman had schemed relentlessly

production site.

visage contorted

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

from slumber, a hint of drowsiness lingering on her face. “What is the

into a broad grin. “Ah, Ms. Hannah, you’ve arrived.

eyebrow arched in recognition. “Ms. Hannah…

on television, the one who

elder scion of

made sense. She had been the sole heiress until

Larry to Milly, a glint of animosity sparking within them. Her hostility was so overt

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

be… due

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

looked a

that fleeting moment, Milly discerned a profound shift

pallid, and the gentle warmth