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

alone furrowed her

the very company Jordan had founded,

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

could ascertain the identity of the new arrivals, Stephanie, who had thus far remained inconspicuous, suddenly leapt to

it be

His appearance was uncharacteristically

broad smile spread across Matthew’s face.

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

solely on Stephanie, as if she were his beloved sister. His complete disregard for Milly’s

the attention, nodded with exaggerated enthusiasm, her voice intentionally loud. “Yes, Matt, you’re the

a thinly veiled message aimed at a particular

the director’s failure to inform her of the participant list.

complain to Bonnie later, ensuring Director Cameron would

who accompanied Matthew exuded an icy detachment. He entered silently,

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

charisma, filling

a sense of familiarity in

head, meeting her gaze. His features were unfamiliar-it was

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

swept over Milly, as if her heart

a shake of her head, she castigated herself for entertaining such foolish notions. How absurd to imagine that George, entangled in myriad responsibilities, would deign to attend a

this seat occupied?” inquired a deep, resonant voice, tinged

she had been ruminating over. His presence was imposing, his gaze