A Film Queen

Chapter 379

‘Hey, Milly’s fan here. Welcome to the family. All we need is a bit of her to live.’

The comments flew around.

In the thrum of the live chat’s effusive discourse, the seven adventurers remained oblivious, their attention seemingly immune to the rising tide of adulation for Milly, unbeknownst to herself as the object of newfound fandom.

As they disembarked from the yacht, the crew’s departure was as swift and silent as the dusk settling over the desolate shores. Not a word of parting grace passed their lips.

Proud Hannah, bedecked in her finery and lofty heels, found her countenance shifting to a pallid hue as the stark reality of this untamed, uninhabited expanse struck her with the force of a bitter jest.

Had the live transmission not been underway, thus mandating the preservation of her public image, fury would surely have ignited the powder keg of her indignation long before.

Stephanie, accompanied by the stalwart presence of Matthew, wore a visage of ashen perplexity. “Is this all?” she inquired plaintively, casting a glance about the desolation. “Are we to be forsaken in this place, deemed unfit for human habitation?”

Dakota, less extravagantly garbed but still restrained by her clinging attire, bore the blemish of smeared makeup upon her fair complexion. “This… desolate place,” she murmured, her voice tinged with apprehension. “Surely the crew does not intend to leave us stranded here overnight, right?”

Three of the four young women stood aghast and wan, their disbelief painted upon pallid features. Milly alone maintained an air of composure, her gaze sweeping serenely across the surroundings.

Curious thoughts stirred within her.

Why did this island seem so strangely familiar?

tree heralded the authoritative tones of Director

wilderness survival expedition, take heed. The official recording of our venture commences forthwith, marking the

of his voice, silence returned like a tide ebbing from the

this the entirety of

this the sum of

gaze lifted to the tallest tree, where the loudspeaker dangled. A spark

had eluded her initially. Yet now, standing before that towering sentinel, clarity dawned like the

she first saw images of this island, she had urged her brother to preserve that very tree. To sever it would have

seasoned adept of the wilderness. Yet, this was her own private isle, and with

thoughts flowing in unison, she dragged her suitcase and, guided by her recollections of the isle’s terrain, declared, “Let us proceed.

the thickest part of the woodland. She recollected that the forest was not vast; beyond lay a flat expanse

luggage without hesitation and followed. Charlie, who had maintained silence

not be imprudent to act alone? We are

have dismissed Stephanie’s cautious counsel, but given the television show’s context, substance outweighed pride. This venture marked Bonnie’s maiden foray

a deep breath, she patiently expounded, “This terrain consists entirely of rocky precipices, and with nightfall imminent, the tide will surge. We cannot tarry here. Regardless of

was lucid and cogent, yet Stephanie persisted in her stance, determined to paint Milly in a negative light. “Milly, this is no domicile. We are a

fervor, placing Milly on the precipice of ethical

Words failed Milly.

maintain her composure? At this pivotal moment, should she uphold her integrity and standing? It seemed her reasoned

stepped forward, her voice resonating with authority. “I concur with Milly. We are a team. We rise and fall together. This is not about individual renown or toying with lives for

Hannah’s stance echoed Milly’s, emphasising the significance