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.

Charlie’s lap. His presence emitted a subtle, refreshing scent that oddly

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, you

was an incensed

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

as you, daring to envy

long as I’m around, you won’t lay a

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

as guilt, William snorted coldly and

starting to lecture her: “Boss, if you keep this up,

scarcely believe

into a corner, which happened to be diagonally

admit I was blind before, but now I’ve changed.

chin after his speech, he seemed to be

more irritated listening to his rambling. “Alright, I

and whispered, “Danny told me you’ve hooked up with my brother. You’re

mean by ‘hooked up’?

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

get what you mean. So what exactly

this variety show, pestering the headquarters, all for you! Since you’re my future sister-in-law and my boss, it’s my duty to supervise and protect you from any sleazy men

no good, coming on to you the moment he saw you. Humph, sneaking hugs like that—he’s a

I have food, I’ll share with you, Boss! I

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

Adolescent delusions indeed.

sensed a looming urge to smack William