A Film Queen

Chapter 414

“D*mn you…” King’s entire body shook, unsure if it was due to sorrow or fury.

Next to him, Leon, typically known for his aloofness, also sported red eyes.

What was Oliver implying? Deep down, they both suspected his lofty justifications were likely mere reassurances to pacify them, apprehensive of their potential distress.

But how could they remain unaffected?

He was their best friend, someone who had stood by them through every trial and triumph for years, a buddy who would willingly put himself in harm’s way to protect the others. The connection between them was beyond words, impossible to fully capture in mere descriptions.

With a loud slap, King struck himself hard on the cheek, instantly causing it to swell.

“It’s my mistake. I shouldn’t have been so severe. I was aware… His voice broke, unable to continue.

He realised his words were sharp, he understood the hurt they caused Oliver. He knew Oliver would never deceive them. Why couldn’t he control his anger?

Oliver seemed relaxed, but he was quite emotional. He feared that his presence might jeopardize their mission and couldn’t bear the guilt of seeing his friends in Halturia killed before his eyes. So, he chose to poison himself into silence.

He really was a gentle person!

Next to him, Leon lifted a hand to stop another self- imposed strike, regret evident on his face. “It’s not only your responsibility, it’s mine as well.”

If he had stepped in during King’s outburst or offered more solace to Oliver, maybe things wouldn’t have escalated.

Noticing their regret, Oliver became uncomfortable. He opened his mouth, wanting to offer some comfort, but as soon as he opened his mouth, the metallic taste he’d just managed to swallow surged back up. Unable to suppress it any longer, he coughed up a mouthful of bright red blood, staining the front of his clothes.

filled with the stench of fresh blood and the scent of death, a combination so overwhelming it brought

are you okay? We need to locate a doctor

bent down and effortlessly lifted Oliver into his arms, his steps

Leon responded, “Okay!”

the next morning on

to discover George missing from bed, his coat laid across

gently, the crisp scent of soap mingling with a hint of faint cedar, pleasantly fragrant. Suddenly, a phrase she read online came to mind. If a wealthy person is willing to invest emotions in you, then

the coat, inhaling the pleasant scent lingering on it, while

aloof idol of the masses would be hers. Just thinking about it made

became. Unable to contain herself, she grabbed

this was the scene he

on.

the coat covering her head. “Are you awake? If you are, let’s get up. I noticed there were still plenty

the midst of her joyous excitement and was taken by surprise. Her face flushed with embarrassment, she only

thought she was just contemplating.

nervously at the nearby camera, then back at a certain part of his body, finding it difficult to speak. ‘We’ve only just started dating… Isn’t

are others

George stayed quiet.

her visibly blushing with shyness, he couldn’t help but realise. Ignoring

resignation, “What’s going on in

“Oh… noodles.”

carried a tinge

Leaning closer to Milly’s ear, his tone a blend of seriousness and flirtation, he murmured,

exhale against Milly’s ear conveyed a feeling of

her past

“Hehe!” George chuckled quietly.