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?

from a nearby tree heralded the authoritative

official recording of our venture commences

his voice, silence returned like

entirety of

sum of

tallest tree, where the loudspeaker dangled. A spark of recognition illuminated her features. This was the island

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

urged her brother to preserve that very tree. To sever it would have been a grievous

turn of events, a felicitous chance unfolded! 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 her own private isle, and with the recent perusal of its detailed

a 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, then we can attend to our water and

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

hesitation and followed. Charlie, who had maintained silence until now, also shouldered his burden and joined the

be imprudent to act alone? We are all

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

with nightfall imminent, the tide will surge. We cannot tarry here. Regardless of what lies ahead, our

no domicile. We

emotion and fervor, placing

Words failed Milly.

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

team. We rise and fall together. This is not about

emphasising the significance