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.

scent of death, a combination so overwhelming it brought an inescapable sense

you okay? We need to locate

his arms, his steps quick and urgent as he rushed towards the

Leon responded, “Okay!”

morning on the

up to discover George missing from bed, his coat laid across

of faint cedar, pleasantly fragrant. Suddenly, a phrase she read online came to mind. If a wealthy person is willing to invest

into the coat, inhaling the pleasant scent lingering on it, while giggling foolishly to

now on, this aloof idol of the masses would be

it, the happier and more excited she became. Unable to contain herself, she grabbed the coat and started rolling around on the

this was the scene he walked

on.

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

surprise. Her face flushed with embarrassment,

and thought she was just contemplating. He nodded and said, “Hmm, if you want

at the nearby camera, then back at a certain part of his body,

others around,

George stayed quiet.

first, he indeed hadn’t caught on, but upon hearing this and seeing her visibly blushing with

“What’s going on in that mind of yours? I was talking

“Oh… noodles.”

voice carried a tinge

the camera behind him. Leaning closer to Milly’s ear, his tone a blend of seriousness and flirtation,

against Milly’s ear conveyed a feeling of allure and

her past

“Hehe!” George chuckled quietly.