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

the wilderness survival expedition, take heed. The official recording of our venture commences forthwith, marking the onset of your three-week odyssey. Good fortune attend

the fading of his voice, silence returned like

this the entirety of their

this the sum of

spark of recognition illuminated her features. This was the island her elder brother had purchased

recognition had eluded her initially. Yet now, standing before that towering

urged her brother to preserve that

Were it any other unfamiliar islet, it might have posed a daunting challenge, for Milly was no seasoned adept of the wilderness. Yet, this was

the isle’s terrain, declared, “Let us

She recollected that the forest was not vast; beyond lay a flat

Charlie, who had maintained silence until now, also shouldered his burden and joined

suit, Stephanie’s measured voice interjected from behind, “Milly, would it not be imprudent to act alone? We are

pride.

rocky precipices, and with nightfall imminent, the tide will surge. We cannot tarry here. Regardless

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 team. Communication and cooperation are paramount. If each of us acts independently, how will we harmoniously endure three

resonated with emotion and fervor, placing Milly on the precipice

Words failed Milly.

fiery riposte or maintain her composure? At this pivotal moment, should she uphold her integrity and standing? It seemed her reasoned appeals had failed to

authority. “I concur with Milly. We are a team. We rise and fall

instant, Hannah’s stance echoed Milly’s, emphasising the significance of unity over