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.

presence emitted a subtle, refreshing scent that oddly soothed

the notion of an unfamiliar figure behind her put

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

an incensed

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

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

around, you

sharp gaze, but ultimately he just lowered his head, saying nothing

guilt, William snorted coldly and turned away, ignoring

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

scarcely

to

blind before, but now

his speech, he

movements, Milly grew even more irritated listening to

to Milly’s ear and whispered, “Danny told me you’ve

by ‘hooked up’?

his head, pondering for a moment before

get what you mean. So

the headquarters, all for you! Since you’re my future sister-in-law and

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

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

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

Adolescent delusions indeed.

quite explain it, but she sensed a looming urge to