A Film Queen

Chapter 374

Stephanie observed the growing discord between Milly and Hannah with a sense of inward glee.

Her original scheme had been to use Hannah as an unwitting pawn against Milly, but fortune had smiled upon her, rendering such machinations unnecessary.

Hannah… Milly…

With the animosity between Milly and Hannah already set in motion, Stephanie stood to gain, no matter the outcome.

The air in the room grew thick with tension after the recent confrontation. Director Cameron, the director, found himself at a loss for words, unsure of how to mend the fractured atmosphere.

The oppressive silence was broken by the sound of footsteps nearing the entrance. A slight young woman entered, her suitcase trailing behind her, and bowed deeply. “Greetings, everyone. I am Dakota Jennings, an artist with Dreamweaver Entertainment. I hope we can all work well together.”

Director Cameron, seizing the chance to break the tension, swiftly stood and welcomed her with a warm smile. “Please, come in. We are all friends here; no need for such formality.”

Dakota offered a timid smile, her gaze then landing upon Hannah. Her eyes brightened with excitement. “Oh my goodness, is it truly Ms. Hannah? I am a huge fan! May I have your autograph?”

Her eyes shone with genuine admiration, the quintessential look of a devoted admirer.

This effusive adulation mollified Hannah’s earlier ire, her features softening. “Certainly. I’ll give you a signed photograph later.”

Hannah’s manner was imperious, as if bestowing favour upon a subject.

Dakota, however, seemed delighted, oblivious to any condescension. She hovered near Hannah, lavishing her with praise, while the others in the room were momentarily ignored.

little mind to this exchange, well-versed in such interactions within the

alone furrowed her brow, contemplating

the very company Jordan had

this potential connection, a new sound echoed from the doorway, heralding

to her feet, her voice brimming with elation. “Matt! Is it truly you? Are you joining

Could it

unmistakably Matthew. His appearance was uncharacteristically groomed, his hair no longer the usual tousled mess

seeing Stephanie, a broad smile spread across Matthew’s

returning, I rescheduled my commitments just to be here with you.

Milly a glance, his attention solely on Stephanie, as if she

with exaggerated enthusiasm,

veiled message aimed at a particular audience. Its

to inform her of the participant list. Had she known about these two, she

complain to Bonnie later, ensuring Director Cameron

the reunion exuded warmth on one side, the other newcomer who accompanied Matthew exuded an icy

at about six feet three, with broad shoulders tapering to a narrow waist. His loose, casual attire somehow accentuated

imposing, frosty charisma, filling the

familiarity in his imposing presence and build. Could it

lifted his head, meeting her

mundane world, he would be considered quite handsome, but in the realm

disillusionment swept over Milly, as if her heart had briefly been burdened with a

notions. How absurd to imagine that George, entangled in myriad responsibilities, would deign to attend a trivial entertainment show. Her

interrupted by the looming shadow of a figure. “Hello, is this seat occupied?” inquired a deep, resonant voice, tinged with an undercurrent

was imposing, his