A Film Queen

Chapter 382

On the opposing front, the scene was far removed from warmth and comfort.

Stephanie, Hannah, and their companions stood steadfast by the blustery sea, deliberating ceaselessly for hours without resolution. Eventually, Hannah, succumbing to the chill, proposed seeking refuge amidst the woodland, where they endured the entire night.

None of their possessions were practical for survival, making their predicament nothing short of a disaster.

The trio of young women, ensnared by pursuits of fashion, had laden their luggage solely with garments and cosmetics. Matthew, though well-intentioned, possessed but a single suitcase and lacked the acumen of wilderness survival, neglecting many essentials.

Cuddled together in misery, they failed even to conjure a match, subsisting on meagre crusts of dry bread under the biting gusts.

Stephanie nestled into Matthew’s embrace, seizing the moment to subtly impugn Milly

once more.

“I’m genuinely concerned about Milly and William. This place is utterly unfamiliar-anything could happen. Do you think they have enough to eat? If they were here, we could at least share our bread with them.”

Upon concluding, Stephanie promptly feigned tears, her visage an artful blend of compassion and concern.

Observing her thus, Matthew’s compassion swelled. He consoled her with a gentle stroke of her head, reminiscent of an elder brother comforting his younger sibling. “Steph, your kindness knows no bounds. Don’t blame yourself. You warned her just now, but she’s too stubborn to heed your counsel. It’s not your fault. Don’t be disheartened.”

Stephanie’s countenance remained solemn, yet her upturned lips betrayed her true emotions. She prided herself on her peerless histrionic skills, having deftly wielded such stratagems on numerous occasions.

Surely, the audience would view her as benevolent and sincere, while painting Milly as self-centred and divisive. They would surely censure her!

with

audience of the livestream,

Man, she’s trying to make herself look like

No, no, no. You’re the

a hot meal and are now taking shelter. It’s

Now you’re freezing, but you call them selfish? You guys really want to control

this is a vacation? They don’t even have any survival tools, and they have four crates. The other team filled two with survival stuff. No wonder they’re doing

so much

been trying to

with Stephanie. She’s so kind. If she’d gone with Milly, she’d

the cascade of comments with smiles so broad their eyes nearly vanished within the folds of their

they had hoped for! Conflict begat drama, and drama, in

The following morn.

awoke to find Charlie already risen,

he hates it when people wake him

soothe him, yet her attention was drawn to William sprawled upon the other bed, serenely ensconced amidst a great heap of verdant blades. Along the fringe of this mound, scarce space for one was discernible, hinting starkly that Charlie had endured the night

cause of his

today and make some

still early. Get some more sleep. I’ll make

awakening, softly intoning,

from behind, “Ah, good morning,

rubbing his eyes and staggering towards them. Ere he neared, a stern command rang

“Wash your hands!”

“Yes…”