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.

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

her

the very company Jordan had founded, or merely a coincidental

new sound echoed from the doorway,

remained inconspicuous, suddenly leapt to her feet, her

it

appearance was uncharacteristically groomed, his hair no longer

spread across Matthew’s face.

the moment I heard you were returning, I rescheduled my commitments just to be here

as if she were his beloved sister. His

the attention, nodded with exaggerated enthusiasm, her

tone was a thinly veiled message aimed at a particular

camaraderie, but from the director’s failure to inform her of the participant list. Had she known about these two, she would have come prepared with a blindfold to

thought, her frustration mounting. She resolved to complain to Bonnie later, ensuring

on one side, the other newcomer who accompanied Matthew exuded

six feet three, with broad shoulders tapering to a narrow waist. His loose, casual attire somehow accentuated his model-like aura.

filling the room with

a sense of familiarity in his imposing presence and build.

rise for a closer look, the man lifted his head, meeting her gaze. His

would be considered quite handsome, but in the realm of entertainment, teeming with extraordinary

inexplicable sense of disillusionment swept over Milly, as if her heart had briefly been

for entertaining such foolish notions. How absurd to imagine that George, entangled in myriad responsibilities, would deign to attend a trivial entertainment show. Her musings had indeed taken

of a figure. “Hello, is this

very same young man she had been ruminating over. His presence was imposing, his gaze unwavering and