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.

seated in Charlie’s lap. His presence emitted a subtle, refreshing scent that oddly soothed her, and surprisingly, she didn’t mind the nearness of

behind her put Milly on edge, furrowing her brow with

she could react, accompanied by an enraged

an

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

a man as homely as you, daring to envy my boss, who shines like a

as long as I’m around, you won’t

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

silence as guilt, William snorted coldly and turned

turned his attention to Milly beside him, starting to lecture

could scarcely believe

to

seated, he began earnestly persuading her, “I admit I was blind before, but now

his speech,

listening to his rambling.

ensure no one was eavesdropping, William leaned close to Milly’s ear and whispered, “Danny told me you’ve hooked up with my brother.

‘hooked up’? Can you use a different

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

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

you! Since you’re my future sister-in-law and my boss, it’s my duty to supervise and protect

moment he saw you. Humph, sneaking hugs like that—he’s a societal scoundrel, a national disgrace. You’ve got to stay far away from him and stick close to me. I’ll protect

I’ll share with

William

Adolescent delusions indeed.

sensed a looming urge to