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.

bore one, Mr. Larry another, Joy took

could not do as she pleased given her tenuous standing following her recent return to the Lloyds,

lone suitcase manageable, yet the path from courtyard

Mr. Larry reached the portal,

sipping tea with legs crossed. Upon sighting them, a

hauling her luggage by these she deemed were mere peasants. was tantamount to a grievous

Ha!

erupted in a fit of exasperated laughter, her tongue flicking over her lips with a trace of mischief

Bang! Clang!

crash seized

dismay as she clasped her hand over her mouth, tremblingly uttering, “Oh dear,

suitcase into the drain. What

dwelling appeared rather rudimentary, suggesting the former inhabitant had never

Coincidentally, recent heavy rains had left it brimming with water. Upon its descent,

not contain her amusement, erupting in laughter at

little lamb, but she was

countenance flushing green with wrath upon spying her luggage’s descent into the

and responded with a pained expression, “How could it be deliberate? I genuinely meant to

atone for my lapse, let

her suitcase and

in identical fashion, accompanied by Milly’s theatrical cry,

fury, her

swift motion, she poised her hand to

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