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?

crackling from a nearby tree heralded the authoritative tones of Director Cameron, resonating through a hanging

recording of our venture commences forthwith, marking the onset of your three-week odyssey. Good fortune

returned like a tide ebbing from

this the entirety

sum of their

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

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

urged her brother to preserve

it might have posed a daunting challenge, for Milly was no seasoned adept of the wilderness. Yet, this was her own private isle, and with

tranquil mind, her thoughts flowing in unison, she dragged her suitcase and, guided by her recollections of the isle’s terrain, declared, “Let us proceed. Firstly, we must secure a dwelling place,

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

to Milly, shouldered his luggage without hesitation and followed. Charlie, who had maintained silence until now, also shouldered his burden and

suit, Stephanie’s measured voice interjected from behind, “Milly, would it not be imprudent to act alone? We are all strangers to this place. You ought to confer with us before making

pride. This venture marked Bonnie’s maiden foray into reality television, and

will surge. We cannot tarry

light. “Milly, this is no

with emotion and fervor, placing Milly on the precipice

Words failed Milly.

pivotal moment, should she uphold her integrity and standing? It seemed her reasoned appeals had

Hannah 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

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