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.

mind to this exchange,

furrowed her brow, contemplating Dakota’s

company Jordan had founded,

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

arrivals, Stephanie, who had thus far remained inconspicuous, suddenly leapt to her feet, her voice brimming

Could it

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

smile spread across Matthew’s face. “Stephanie,

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

did not spare Milly a glance, his attention solely on Stephanie, as if she were his beloved sister. His complete disregard for Milly’s

attention, nodded with exaggerated enthusiasm, her voice intentionally

demonstrative tone was a thinly veiled message aimed at a particular audience.

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

complain to Bonnie

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

with broad shoulders tapering to a narrow waist. His

imposing, frosty charisma, filling the room

sense of familiarity in

his head, meeting her gaze. His features

mundane world, he would be considered quite handsome, but in the realm of entertainment, teeming with extraordinary beauty, he seemed rather

if her

herself 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

a figure. “Hello, is this seat occupied?” inquired a

presence was imposing, his gaze unwavering and slightly disquieting. Flustered, she diverted her