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

furrowed her brow, contemplating

be the very company Jordan had founded,

this potential connection, a new sound echoed from the

remained inconspicuous, suddenly leapt to her

it

Matthew. His appearance was uncharacteristically groomed, his hair

broad smile spread across Matthew’s face. “Stephanie, when

reluctant. But the moment I heard you were returning, I rescheduled my commitments just to be here with you. Aren’t I

if she were his

attention, nodded with exaggerated enthusiasm, her voice intentionally loud. “Yes, Matt,

aimed at a particular audience. Its intended

of their camaraderie, but from the director’s failure to inform her of the participant list. Had she known about these two, she

She resolved to complain to Bonnie later,

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

with broad shoulders tapering to a narrow waist.

radiated an imposing, frosty charisma, filling

of familiarity in his imposing

his head, meeting her gaze. His features were unfamiliar-it was a face she had

be considered quite handsome, but in the realm

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

imagine that George, entangled in myriad responsibilities, would deign to attend a trivial entertainment show. Her musings had indeed

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

man she had been ruminating over. His presence was