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

and her hair styled

Stephanie’s life

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

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

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

line before

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

by hatred, I can

remained oblivious to

women, yet Joy was painfully aware. During their previous film project, this woman had schemed relentlessly to undermine Milly,

a production site. Numerous cameras are rolling.

contorted with ire.

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

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

into a broad grin. “Ah, Ms. Hannah, you’ve arrived. I’ll arrange for someone

in recognition. “Ms. Hannah…

on television, the one who had

elder scion of the

sense. She had been the

exquisitely made-up eyes flickering from Mr. Larry to Milly, a glint of animosity sparking within them. Her

had never crossed paths with Hannah. Where

be…

smile, her alabaster finger pointing at Joy standing before Milly. “No need to summon anyone else. It’s too cumbersome. Let her

a

moment, Milly discerned a profound shift

pallid, and the gentle warmth