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.

Larry another, Joy took her own, and Milly grasped the smallest. Bonnie aided

fact she could not do as she pleased given

deem a lone suitcase manageable, yet the path from courtyard to threshold was bedecked with stones- charming, yet arduous for those

the time the stalwart Mr. Larry reached the portal, he panted

parlour, sipping tea with legs crossed. Upon sighting

act of hauling her luggage by these she deemed were mere peasants. was tantamount to

Ha!

her lips with a trace of mischief in her gaze. Gradually,

Bang! Clang!

resounding crash seized

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

the drain. What shall

layout of the dwelling appeared rather rudimentary, suggesting the former inhabitant had never intended an extended stay, thereby economising on various

it brimming with water. Upon its descent, the suitcase, yielding to

contain her amusement, erupting

for appearing as a harmless little lamb, but she was actually hiding a lion beneath.

into the doorstep drain. Clenching her teeth, she fixed a glare upon Milly. “This was

sniffled woefully, blinking innocently, and responded with a pained expression, “How could it be deliberate? I genuinely meant to aid Miss

my lapse, let me transport another for you,

that, she naturally relieved Joy of her suitcase and endeavoured

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

with fury, her desire to

swift motion, she poised her

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