A Film Queen

Chapter 386

Upon donning her fresh attire, Milly saw the pair still hunkered down, their gazes fixed vacantly upon the ground.

“What’s the matter? What captures your attention so much?” she inquired.

William, upon sighting her, gestured towards the nearly lifeless bluefin tuna on the ground. “Boss, why did you procure this fish? Your attire betrays a soaking. Say, did you leap into the sea to snare it?”

Charlie remained silent, yet his eyes spoke volumes as they remained steadfastly trained upon Milly, showing a clear desire for elucidation.

Milly had foreseen the scrutiny and suspicion that would accompany her return with these acquisitions; thus, she had already crafted her explanation on the homeward path.

“Ah, regarding this matter,” she began, “it is a curious happenstance. Initially, I intended to gather mussels and clams from the shore, but by chance stumbled upon an abandoned fishing net, likely discarded by mariners.

“I deemed it maritime detritus and resolved to aid in its removal. Yet within, to my surprise, hung this bluefin tuna. Fortune indeed smiled upon me.”

As William absorbed her account, a disquiet stirred within him, though he could not pinpoint its cause.

Furrowing his brow, he indicated the basket of goose barnacles. “And these? Were they too ensnared within the net?”

Milly shook her head. “No, they were not. Whilst scouring the shoreline, I discovered a craggy outcrop adorned with these barnacles, appearing remarkably fresh. Hence, I collected them.”

Seeking to bolster her explanation, she added, “Did not the director previously assert that this island remains unspoiled and untrodden? It is not improbable to discover such fresh seafood here.”

Her rationale was cogent, and William found himself swayed. His earlier misgivings dissipated, supplanted by eager anticipation as he regarded her with hopeful eyes. “Boss, I yearn for charcoal-grilled barnacles and bluefin tuna sashimi!”

Observing his cessation of inquiries and newfound enthusiasm, Milly promptly acceded. “Very well, I’ll prepare them immediately.”

culinary proficiency

response, William hummed a

provisions, she lifted her gaze to meet Charlie’s unwavering stare. Though motionless, his countenance bore its usual

prided herself on fortitude, his gaze sent

cannot be

she find herself gripped

“You… “

the verge of speaking when his voice interjected, “Next time

uttered these words,

Milly was confused.

Is that all?

the extent

his gaze merely to convey that to

to needles

fortune may not favour her next endeavour.

venture, she will have no chance upon that bumbling little albino

poor creature has since

Isn’t that so?

with haste, completing the sanctuary

ward off gusts, and shrouded beneath

brought to delineate their domains. The outer space was designated for

an air of emptiness, it exuded the essence of

consequence. With ample time ahead, now

of enduring here for the

have secured the essentials of sustenance, dwelling, and more; their lead over the other party is