Wyneth was gentle and candid. The team monitoring the footage nodded in satisfaction."Her response is perfect, balanced. If she denied the smell, she'd appear insincere, yet if she admitted it was foul, she'd be too blunt.""She reacts quickly."The more they observed Wyneth through the lens, the more they appreciated her.Meanwhile, Lauren was not faring so well. Having escaped pig-feeding duty, she was now on her way to feed the chickens and ducks. She had consumed these creatures, seen them on television, and even witnessed their slaughter during festivities in her childhood, so she figured the task should not be too challenging. But no sooner had she entered the chicken coop than she accidentally crushed an egg. She froze for a moment, slowly lowering her gaze. Then, she noticed the egg she had crushed, and a mother hen stared at her indignantly, rising to peck at her."Ahh!" Lauren screamed, "Mama Hen, I didn't mean to smash your little one!" With that, she turned and bolted
As he finished, Finn took out his phone and quickly sent a message through WhatsApp.Finn: [Hey, Wyneth, what's up? Fancy joining me for a trip abroad? Get a change of scene?]His flurry of messages was caught by Anna's vigilant eyes, and she rolled her own skyward in disbelief. "So, this is what you call being busy?""Even the busiest of work can't compare to my sister's importance." After sending his message, Finn frowned, noticing Wyneth's delayed response. "How come she's taking so long to reply? It's been minutes," he said, then, unable to restrain himself, he dialed Wyneth's number.Wyneth was in the midst of a Herculean struggle to lift a tray of pig food when Finn's call came in. Having forgotten to set her phone to vibrate, the melodious ringtone echoed, attracting everyone's attention. A pigpen worker turned to her, still blushing. "Your phone is ringing." He kindly took over her task. "Let me handle this."Thanking him, Wyneth took out her phone, a flicker of surprise i
Finn shot to his feet, while Anna remained seated, her demeanor calm and unflappable. "And so what? Even if she hung up on you for some other man, what could you do?" At her words, Finn faltered, deflating into his chair. She continued, "You're overly protective of her, but you're helpless. You think I don't know you after all these years?""What should I do?""Do what? The girl has grown up. She has her own ideas. As her brother, it's best if you keep out of it or else, she'll end up resenting you."Finn bristled at the words, quickly refuting them, "I can't care about her? I only have one sister—one I've spoiled since childhood. Can I really not care?""Fine, fine, go and meddle then." Anna turned her head away, deciding not to argue any further. When it came to his sister, Finn was always beyond reason.After a moment, Finn leaned toward Anna. "Will she really resent me?"Anna had no words.After hours of shooting, Wyneth's hair was a mess, and she was drenched in the scent o
She blinked and paused for a long while before finally mumbling, "My task was a failure. I accidentally broke an egg and got chased around all morning by a mother hen."Her words had just finished when a soft, girlish voice could be heard. "Be careful with the suitcases. They're filled with expensive things. Don't let them fall. If you break them, you won't be able to pay for it... Hey, that's an expensive suitcase I spent a good amount on. Can't you be more mindful? Don't drag it around; you'll damage the wheels!"Everyone turned to look. A girl, dressed in a red lace dress and balanced on a pair of high heels, was walking toward them with the help of an assistant. Her hair curled gently, her skin fair, showing she lived a pampered life.Several staff members struggled under the weight of her suitcases, faces growing red. One of them could not help but say, "Giada, these suitcases are really heavy. We can't carry them. Can we roll them instead?""No, if you break the wheels, will
After scolding the staff, the manager turned to placate Giada. "Giada, you're already here. You'd be at a loss if you don't go through with the shooting. It's only a few days; let's do it. I'll have a word with the production team; they'll treat you extra well. Okay?"As Derek, Henry, and others returned from their task, they were met with the sight of Giada's manager, Natalie Quinn, begging her like a doting grandmother to stay and participate in the show.Giada was not moved. "I don't want to do it anymore, don't you understand?" she vented. 'During the planning of this show, they buttered me up, saying I was the biggest draw, the centerpiece of the program. I reluctantly agreed to be part of this. And now? They have brought this stunning woman on set. What's this supposed to mean? Did they bring me here to be outshined?'Natalie was left exasperated, lowering her voice. "Sweetheart, we signed a contract with them when you agreed. If we pull out now, we'll have to pay a penalty."
Rising to her feet in a huff, Giada pointed an accusatory finger at Lauren. "Are you badmouthing me?"Lauren's eyes widened, a look of total disbelief painting her face. 'She heard me? From that distance and with such a low volume, could she have superhuman hearing?' Confronted with Giada's wrath, Lauren cowered. After all, Giada had a tycoon boyfriend to back her up while Lauren had nothing. She instantly backed down. "I-I didn't say anything bad about you."At this, Giada scoffed, "No? Then why were you two whispering right after I mentioned I wouldn't partake in the show?""W-Who was whispering?" Lauren, who was not particularly adept at lying and had indeed been speaking ill of Giada, had intended her comments as a simple vent. But she was now caught red-handed. Flushing, she scrambled for a response."Oh, no whispering? So, you're denying it, huh? Camera, where is it? It's been rolling, right? Rewind it. Let's see if you were whispering about me," Giada barked at the cameraman
'W-Why should we?' Natalie failed to grasp the director's meaning, her mind whirling. 'Shouldn't he have agreed immediately? Sure, the actress is striking, but I have never laid eyes on her before. With her looks, if I had met her, I would never have forgotten. The fact that I have no memory of her can only mean one thing—she's a newcomer. No matter how pretty she is, a newcomer is just that, a newcomer with no significant fan base. Even if she gains popularity later on, it will still take at least a year or two. Surely, the director understands that knowing the current trend is the mark of a wise person.' With these thoughts in mind, Natalie cleared her throat and began. "I believe she's just a newbie who won't bring much heat to the program. Why don't we replace her with someone slightly more famous? Or, or... we could just remove her.""Remove her?"Natalie nodded, flashing an awkward smile. "Yes, simply eliminate her from the cast list." As she spoke these words, she felt a twing
Panic surged through the crew, leading them to run directly to the director. The director, lost in thought, was mulling over how to retain both Wyneth and Giada. His decision was not just about Wyneth's captivating looks and her knack for variety shows, but even more so, Shaun was a consideration. Shaun had a frighteningly discerning eye; the director needed to figure out a plan to keep both parties happy.But at this moment, a crew member rushed in, face etched with worry. "Giada was taken away by her manager. They say they're not filming anymore."Upon hearing this, the director glanced sideways. "She left?""Yes, they left in quite a huff."Hearing this news, the already contemplative director instantly flew into a rage. "Didn't I say I needed some time to think? Can't even wait for a few minutes? Do they think they're royalty or something? Do they think they own the entertainment industry, coming and going as they please?"The director's sudden outburst left the crew bewildere