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.

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

the notion of an unfamiliar figure behind her put Milly on edge, furrowing her brow

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

an

joyfully cavorting on the deck, but now, it seemed he had his fill of the sea’s caprices. Turning swiftly, he saw his employer held by a stranger, and he

a man as homely as you,

as I’m around, you won’t lay a finger

William’s sharp gaze, but ultimately he just lowered his head, saying

Charlie’s silence as guilt, William snorted coldly and

lecture her: “Boss, if you keep this up, I’m gonna

scarcely believe

corner, which happened to be diagonally opposite Charlie,

persuading her, “I admit I was blind before, but now

chin after his speech, he seemed to be

the yacht’s movements, Milly grew even more irritated listening to his rambling. “Alright,

eavesdropping, William leaned close to Milly’s ear and whispered, “Danny told

you mean by ‘hooked up’? Can you use a different

for a moment before saying, “Can’t really say ‘mated’,

took a deep breath. “Alright, I get what you mean. So what exactly are you trying to

William 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

sneaking hugs like that—he’s a societal scoundrel, a national disgrace.

I have food, I’ll share with you, Boss! I won’t let you

nearby. As their eyes met, William didn’t hesitate

Adolescent delusions indeed.

urge to smack William senseless