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

alone furrowed her

Could this be the very company Jordan had founded, or merely

a new sound echoed from the doorway, heralding the entrance of two

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

Could it

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

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

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

Stephanie, as if she were his beloved sister. His complete disregard for

basking in the attention, nodded with exaggerated enthusiasm, her

aimed at a particular audience. Its intended target

a surge of irritation, not from envy of their camaraderie, but from the director’s failure to inform her of the participant list. Had she known about these two, she would have

her frustration mounting. She resolved to complain to Bonnie later, ensuring Director Cameron would no longer be

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

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

imposing, frosty charisma, filling

a sense of familiarity in his imposing presence and build. Could

for a closer look, the man lifted his head, meeting her gaze. His features were unfamiliar-it was

handsome, but in the realm of entertainment, teeming with extraordinary beauty, he

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

entangled in myriad responsibilities, would deign to attend a trivial entertainment show. Her

shadow of a figure. “Hello, is this seat

Milly glanced up to find the very same young man she had been ruminating over. His presence was imposing, his gaze unwavering and slightly disquieting. Flustered, she diverted her eyes and