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 Cameron, resonating through a hanging

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

fading of his voice, silence returned like a tide ebbing

the entirety of

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where the loudspeaker dangled. A spark of recognition illuminated her features. This was the island her elder brother had purchased for

now, standing before that towering sentinel, clarity dawned like the

images of this island, she had urged her brother to preserve that

other unfamiliar islet, 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 the recent perusal of its detailed archives, her

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,

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

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

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

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

“This terrain consists entirely of rocky precipices, and with nightfall imminent, the tide will surge. We cannot tarry here. Regardless of what lies ahead, our foremost

negative light. “Milly, this is no domicile. We are a team. Communication and cooperation are paramount. If each of us acts independently, how will

fervor, placing Milly on the precipice of ethical

Words failed Milly.

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

We are a team. We rise and fall together. This is not about individual renown or

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