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.

the vessel swayed, Milly found herself inadvertently seated in Charlie’s lap. His presence emitted a subtle, refreshing scent that oddly soothed her, and

the notion of an unfamiliar figure behind her put Milly on

accompanied by an enraged outcry: “What mischief are you about, you rascal?

was an

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

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 casting aspersions on

as I’m around, you won’t lay a finger on

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

William snorted coldly and

lecture her: “Boss, if you keep this up, I’m gonna get

scarcely

to

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

his chin after his speech,

grew even more irritated listening to his rambling. “Alright, I know you’re amazing now. Can you get to the

ensure no one was eavesdropping, William leaned close to Milly’s ear and whispered, “Danny

do you mean by ‘hooked up’? Can

his head, pondering for a moment before

took a deep breath. “Alright, I get what you

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

you. Humph, sneaking hugs like that—he’s a societal scoundrel, a

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

fiercely at Charlie nearby. As their eyes met, William didn’t hesitate to give him the finger,

Adolescent delusions indeed.

a looming urge to