A Film Queen

Chapter 373

Chapter 373

Bonnie grasped the full weight of the situation keenly. In the realm of entertainment, reverence for hierarchy held utmost sway. A clash with Hannah today could render even the Burnetts’ patronage inadequate amidst the perilous currents of showbiz.

Joy seized Milly’s sleeve urgently, her eyes shimmering with beseeching hues. “Milly, let it pass. I’ll handle it, no trouble.”

Milly’s countenance flared with ire. She acknowledged Bonnie and Joy’s goodwill, yet Hannah’s lofty demeanour kindled a fury uncontainable within her.

Hannah swiftly freed herself from Milly’s grip, lightly tapping the suitcase with nails painted in deep crimson. “If you’re going to work, hasten your steps. Time is fleeting.”

With that, she strode indoors on lofty heels, her bearing akin to a triumphant cockerel.

Mr. Larry appeared stunned by Hannah’s audacious conduct. Despite being the visage of their programme, he dared not confront her. Their modest variety show relied heavily upon her following.

Thus unfolded the way of the world of entertainment-prestige dictated verity.

“Er, yes…” Mr. Larry stood awkwardly in place. “I’ll assist with the transport. Together, swiftly shall we proceed.”

He sought a nonchalant air, yet beholding Hannah’s vast trunks, his smile waned. This was no holiday jaunt but a survival

challenge. Laden with such baggage on a desolate isle, it was nought but an onerous burden.

Clearly, the doyenne of the silver screen harboured distinct plans.

chauffeur bore one, Mr. Larry another, Joy took her own, and Milly

exhibiting a rare moment of tact purely out of the fact she could not do as she pleased given her tenuous standing

from courtyard to threshold was bedecked with stones- charming, yet arduous for

Larry reached the portal,

sipping tea with legs crossed. Upon sighting them, a flicker of disdain marred her delicate

hauling her luggage by these she

Ha!

her lips with a trace of mischief in her gaze. Gradually, she slackened her hold on

Bang! Clang!

resounding crash seized everyone’s

of ill will; instead, it wore an expression of panic and dismay as she clasped her hand over her mouth, tremblingly

suitcase into the drain. What

dwelling appeared rather rudimentary, suggesting the former inhabitant had

the door lay an exposed drain. Coincidentally, recent heavy rains had left it brimming with water. Upon its descent, the suitcase, yielding to

her amusement, erupting

Milly’s penchant for appearing as a harmless little lamb, but she was actually hiding a lion beneath. She would not brook

spying her luggage’s descent into the doorstep

“How could it be deliberate? I

for my lapse, let

of her suitcase and endeavoured

paces in, the suitcase once more cascaded into the drain in identical fashion, accompanied by Milly’s theatrical cry, “Oops! My apologies once more, Ms. Hannah, I

with a gaze pale with fury, her desire to devour

a swift motion, she poised her

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