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

of an unfamiliar figure behind her put

react, accompanied by an enraged outcry: “What mischief are you

an incensed

he had his fill of the sea’s caprices. Turning swiftly, he saw his employer held by a stranger, and he erupted

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 at yourself before

I’m around, you won’t lay a finger on

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

as guilt, William snorted coldly and turned away,

attention to Milly beside him, starting to lecture her: “Boss, if you keep this up, I’m gonna get

scarcely

to be diagonally

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

lifting his chin after his

movements, Milly grew even more irritated listening to his rambling. “Alright, I know you’re amazing now.

was eavesdropping, William leaned close to Milly’s ear and

‘hooked up’? Can you

pondering for a moment before

what you mean.

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 you the moment he saw you. Humph, sneaking hugs like that—he’s a societal

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

finished his passionate speech, glaring fiercely at Charlie nearby. As their eyes met, William didn’t hesitate to give him the finger, and

Adolescent delusions indeed.

urge to smack William senseless when coming from