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.

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

unfamiliar figure behind her put Milly on edge, furrowing her brow

lifted her before she could react, accompanied by an enraged outcry: “What mischief are you about, you rascal? What

an

he had been 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

man as homely as you, daring to envy my boss, who shines like a flower? Look at yourself before casting aspersions on

as I’m around, you won’t lay

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

Charlie’s silence as guilt, William snorted coldly and turned away,

Milly beside him, starting to lecture her:

could scarcely

a corner, which happened to be

was blind before, but now I’ve changed. I’ve been enlightened by Danny’s guidance.

his

yacht’s movements, Milly grew even more irritated listening to

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

mean by ‘hooked up’? Can you use

moment before saying, “Can’t

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

“I applied to join 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

the 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

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

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

Adolescent delusions indeed.

she sensed a looming urge