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Jonathan lay in a state of semi–consciousness, grappling with the reverberations of the impact and the resulting discomfort.

With haste. Milly inspected his legs, fearing the direst outcome.

Her anxiety dissolved as she discerned no signs of fractures, releasing a weighty exhale.

Despite the mishap, the culmination proved unexpectedly favourable.

At last able to ease her tension, Milly experienced a sensation akin to her bones disintegrating, her form quivering uncontrollably from the ache.

The emergency services promptly arrived, swiftly conveying Jonathan to the nearest medical facility.

Milly’s relief was palpable as she exhaled deeply.

Jonathan, engulfed in a daze, was lifted onto a stretcher, struggling to maintain coherence amidst the acute

agony.

Amidst the commotion, he caught a glimpse of a graceful silhouette amidst the crowd’s periphery, a pang of melancholy washing over him.

Even amidst the bustle and the physical distance, he discerned the anxiety etched in her gaze.

Attempting to articulate, a lump formed in his throat, rendering him speechless.

As consciousness dwindled, the figure gradually faded into the distance…

Though she had a starring role in Silent Sea, Milly didn’t have a lot of scenes. Most of them were just the male lead’s flashbacks. Her scenes were done in one take, and they were seamless.

Two days were left until the wrap–up, She could go back and check her grades too.

As Joy watched Milly remove her makeup, she lamented, “Time sure goes by when you have fun. I thought it’d be longer, but now it’s over. I wanted it to go on.”

Milly patted the sweat off her face with a towel. Smiling, she said, “I didn’t peg you for a workaholic. You can take the time off for some rest.

“But then I won’t get to see you.” Joy pursed her lips.

“Mr. Burnett only lets me work for you on this movie. When you sign with an agency, he’s going to reshuffle the team and swap me out for someone else,”

She knew this would happen sooner or later, so she didn’t blame anyone.

Mr. Burnett only roped her in because he didn’t have time to find better assistants back then.

When it was time, he would get a better and more experienced assistants for Milly.

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Milly smiled. Gently, she said. “You won’t be replaced. I have no plans to sign with any agencies just yet. You’re still my assistant. I can still hire you even if I go into contract.”

And not like I’m going to do it so soon.

Though she had started her first movie, she still had school to attend. Agencies weren’t on her list until college graduation.

Once she signed up with an agency, she’d be bound by a lot of rules. Even if she didn’t want to do certain work, the agency’s orders would be impossible to refuse.

Still, there were benefits for signing up with an agency. For example, gigs would be easier to get. The artiste would have a team to handle all kinds of errands for them.

Still, education came first. Agencies wouldn’t be on her list until she was going to throw herself into the industry.

The reassurance didn’t cheer Joy up. She sniffled. Knowing her place, she said, “Forget it. I’m not even at pro. I don’t want to hold you back, Milly.”

“You’re an assistant, not a manager.” Milly chuckled. “You won’t hold me back. Don’t think too much about it.”

Joy sighed. Let’s just wait for Mr. Burnett’s decision. But I heard rumours. He’s going to set up an entertainment division in the company that will only have you as their exclusive artiste. The team will only serve you too.”

“Wait, did Jordan really say that?” Milly exclaimed, her disbelief evident.

Is Jordan crazy? Creating a whole department just for me? That’s insane!

A full–fledged entertainment company involves numerous departments requiring substantial investment. It’s not something you can simplify.

Though she was confident in her future of snagging the best actress award, the initial investment needed. was near infinite.

With the Burnetts nearing bankruptcy, they’re still pushing for this entertainment department. Isn’t that just speeding up the family’s downfall?

Joy hadn’t expected Milly to react with both displeasure and concern. Puzzled, she asked, “Milly, why aren’t you happy? This is good news, isn’t it?”

Milly sighed. She knew it should be good news. Her brother’s gesture was heartfelt, and she should. appreciate it.

But the complications were overwhelming, and the drawbacks seemed to overshadow the benefits. How could she rejoice when she foresaw impending disaster?

“Forget it. I can’t explain it right now. I’ll call my brother and find out.”

As she spoke, she reached for her phone, intending to dial his number.

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Before she could make the call, a sudden commotion erupted outside, followed by a knock on their door.

“Ms. Milly, are you in there?”

Joy hurriedly got up and opened the door to find a group of people waiting, with the production crew at the forefront, arixiously seeking entry.

Observing the bustling scene. Joy sensed trouble brewing.

Frowning, she asked, “What’s going on? Is there a problem?”

The stage manager swiftly addressed the situation, saying, “Ms. Stephanie mentioned misplacing an expensive bracelet. We’ve combed through everywhere else without success. The only area remaining ist the lounge. Would it be alright if she came in to search?”

Upon hearing this, Joy felt an immediate urge to object, “Milly’s been filming non–stop and hasn’t returned. Plus, I’ve been with her the whole time and didn’t see any bracelet.”

Undeterred, the stage manager persisted, ‘Could we still come in and have a look?”

Joy politely refused, “I’m sorry, the lounge has personal belongings. It wouldn’t be appropriate for you to enter and search like this.”

The stage manager found himself in a dilemma, stammering, “But I …

Just then, Stephanie, standing behind him, stepped forward, her usual innocent expression intact. “Joy, I’m sorry to intrude, but that bracelet means a lot to me. It was a gift from Jonathan, and it holds immense sentimental value. I’m truly upset that it’s gone missing.

“Can you understand the distress of losing something so dear?”

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