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.

vessel swayed, Milly found herself inadvertently seated in Charlie’s lap. His presence emitted a subtle, refreshing scent that oddly soothed her, and surprisingly, she didn’t mind

her

an abrupt force lifted her before she could react, accompanied by an enraged

was an

the deck, but now, it seemed he had his fill of the sea’s caprices. Turning swiftly, he saw his employer held

homely as you, daring to

long as I’m around, you won’t

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

Charlie’s silence as guilt, William snorted coldly and

turned his attention to Milly beside him, starting to lecture

scarcely

pulled her into a corner, which happened 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

lifting his chin after his speech, he

feeling queasy from the yacht’s movements, Milly grew even more irritated listening to his rambling. “Alright, I know you’re amazing now. Can

to ensure no one was eavesdropping, William leaned close to Milly’s ear and whispered, “Danny told me you’ve

by ‘hooked up’? Can you

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

deep breath. “Alright, I get what you mean. So

Since you’re my future sister-in-law and my boss, it’s my duty to supervise and protect you from any sleazy men trying

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

share with you, Boss! I won’t let you go hungry on this

eyes met, William didn’t hesitate to give him the finger, and even muttered a curse under his

Adolescent delusions indeed.

looming urge