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.

Lloyds’ chauffeur bore one, Mr. Larry another, Joy took her own, and Milly grasped the

do as she pleased given her tenuous standing following her

path from courtyard to threshold was

the time the stalwart Mr. Larry reached the portal,

the parlour, sipping tea with legs crossed. Upon sighting

the act of hauling her luggage by these she deemed were mere

Ha!

a trace of mischief in

Bang! Clang!

resounding crash seized everyone’s

as she clasped her hand over

suitcase into the drain. What shall

appeared rather rudimentary, suggesting the former inhabitant had never intended an extended stay, thereby economising

recent heavy rains had left it brimming with water. Upon

Bonnie could not contain her amusement, erupting in laughter at Milly’s

but she was actually hiding a

flushing green with wrath upon spying her luggage’s descent into the doorstep drain. Clenching her

it be deliberate? I genuinely meant to aid Miss Hannah. It was truly an

my lapse, let

relieved Joy of her suitcase

fashion, accompanied by Milly’s theatrical cry, “Oops! My apologies once more, Ms. Hannah, I seem to have suffered a sudden cramp

a gaze pale with fury, her desire to

motion, she poised her hand

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