A Film Queen

Chapter 378

“By my word, can it be true that such a decrepit vessel sails the seas? Will it endure the voyage to the isle, or crumble at the mere stride of a wave?

“Good heavens, dolphins? Are those indeed dolphins there? The marvel of this ecosystem is profound; behold, dolphins grace these waters!

“Tut tut tut, this yacht lacks all coolness. It pales in comparison to the splendid craft my brother bestowed upon me!”

Everyone fell into an awkward silence.

Already afflicted by a touch of seasickness, Milly found herself further unsettled by his prattle. She almost wished to stifle his words with a cloth.

“Drink some water.” A composed voice interjected, presenting a bottle of mineral water before her.

The hand offering the water was striking, its knuckles defined, fair and slender-apt for a sculptor’s hand.

“Thank you.” Milly was truly nauseated now, sparing no niceties. She accepted the bottle, tipped her head back, and drained most of it to calm her roiling stomach.

Charlie regarded her pallid face with a flicker of concern in his eyes. “Are you feeling improved? Still queasy?”

Milly gave a slight shake of her head. “Thank you, much better.”

“Hmm.”

The yacht, neither vast nor diminutive, felt crowded with seven occupants and their luggage.

swayed, Milly found herself inadvertently seated in Charlie’s lap. His presence emitted a subtle, refreshing scent

her put Milly on

rise, an abrupt force lifted her before she could react, accompanied by an enraged outcry: “What mischief are you about, you rascal? What

an

joyfully cavorting on the deck, but now, it seemed he had his fill of the sea’s caprices. Turning swiftly,

don’t imagine I’m unaware. You surely covet my boss’s beauty. Ha, a man as homely as you, daring to envy my boss, who shines like a flower? Look

long as I’m around, you won’t

eyes briefly chilled, meeting William’s sharp gaze, but

Charlie’s silence as guilt, William snorted coldly and

starting to lecture her:

could scarcely believe

to be

began earnestly persuading her, “I admit I was blind before, but now I’ve changed. I’ve been enlightened by Danny’s guidance. Today, I am transformed

after his speech, he seemed to be

irritated listening to his rambling. “Alright, I know you’re amazing now. Can you get

Milly’s ear and whispered, “Danny told me you’ve hooked

mean by ‘hooked up’? Can you use a

pondering for a moment before saying, “Can’t really

“Alright, I get what you mean. So what exactly

quickly composed himself. “I applied to join this variety show, pestering the headquarters, all for you! Since you’re my future sister-in-law and my

think that guy Charlie is no good, coming on to you the moment he saw you. Humph, sneaking hugs like that—he’s a societal scoundrel, a national disgrace.

worry, as long as I have food, I’ll share with you, Boss! I won’t let you go

fiercely at Charlie nearby. As their eyes met, William didn’t hesitate to give him the finger, and even muttered a curse under his

Adolescent delusions indeed.

explain it, but she sensed a looming urge to