Wendy observed the entire exchange. She also noticed that many online comments were false. They claimed that Lindsay was clinging to Justin and that he was fed up with her and wanted to get rid of her, calling her a leech.But from what she had just witnessed, it was clear that Lindsay was the one avoiding Justin and initiating the breakup. If she hadn't been there, Justin might have tried to stop Lindsay forcefully. The reality was the complete opposite of the online rumors.Back in their room, Lindsay didn't mention Justin. Although Wendy was curious, she didn't ask because it was a private matter.The next morning, Lindsay got up early and went to the courtyard to practice martial arts.When the production crew arrived, they saw her finishing the last segment of her routine.Adam, who was familiar with Lindsay because she had once saved his wife, smiled and asked, "You're up early practicing martial arts. Why didn't you wait until the live stream started?"The routine Lindsay had j
Elric rolled his eyes at him. "Why would I lie? It's not like I have time to waste."Alex then turned to Lindsay, still doubtful. "How did you manage to do that?"He couldn't believe Lindsay had helped Elric's team so effectively. Was his sister really that capable?Lindsay could easily see his skepticism.She replied coolly, "How I did it isn't really your concern, is it? Instead of questioning me here, you'd better hurry up and find some work."When she was with the Harper family, both her parents and her five brothers always underestimated her abilities, thinking she was just a small-town girl. Influenced by Olivia's remarks, they genuinely believed she was incompetent.So, hearing that she had secured a week's worth of work for her team, Alex found it hard to believe.Alex was once again at a loss for words. "You don't need to worry about us. We'll definitely find work."Lindsay shrugged. "Who's got time to worry about you?""You!" Alex found that ever since Lindsay had decisively
Seeing such a handsome young man acting pitiful, the lady of the house suddenly felt less nervous about being on camera.She smiled and said, "It’s just a simple breakfast, no problem."She stood up to start cooking, but Lindsay noticed the partially eaten sandwiches on the table and smiled. "Ma'am, why don't you show us to the kitchen? We can cook it ourselves so you can continue with your breakfast."Under normal circumstances, the woman would have felt awkward letting her guests cook. But since Adam had mentioned that these celebrities were here to experience life, she nodded. "Sure, follow me."The four of them followed her to the kitchen. She pointed to the stove and showed them how to use it, providing flour, four eggs, and some bacon strips before returning to her meal.Once she left, Lindsay asked the others, "Do any of you know how to make American breakfast?"Elric and Leslie shook their heads in unison, "No."Wendy raised her hand, "I can only fry an egg."Lindsay nodded. "A
"I really want to eat that! Lindsay's cooking skills are amazing!""No wonder Alex wanted Lindsay to cook; he must have known she was a great cook.""So, Lindsay and Alex not only know each other but seem to have a close relationship? Otherwise, how would he know?""It feels like there's some juicy gossip here. Could it be true that Lindsay is clinging to Alex behind the scenes?""I don't think Lindsay is interested in Alex. Her behavior doesn't match what Alex's fans are saying about her playing hard to get.""Lindsay isn't trying to hog the spotlight. She's bright, considerate, and easygoing. The person being criticized online seems like a completely different person.""You can't believe everything you read online. It might be intentional slander. I have a good impression of Lindsay.""Speaking of hogging the spotlight, I can't help but feel sorry for Sharon on the other team.""Yesterday, that angel tried to take over cooking, and when Sharon wanted to help, she didn't let her. Inst
Lindsay, Wendy, and Leslie also heard the notification and opened the group chat. Seeing what Elric had posted, they all burst out laughing.Wendy and Leslie thought to themselves, "No wonder he's known in the industry for being rebellious. He's really hitting them where it hurts."As teammates, they found his antics quite satisfying.Lindsay could imagine Alex turning red with anger. She smiled at Elric and said, "Nicely done!"Since she couldn't stand Alex, seeing him getting upset pleased her.Elric proudly lifted his chin. "Of course!"With their bellies full, the male homeowner, Eddy Lynn, led Lindsay and her team to the peach orchard. Besides them, there were other workers helping out.At the orchard, Eddy handed each of them a pair of gloves. "You can help with picking the fruit."The four of them took the gloves. "Got it!"They put on their straw hats and joined the others in picking peaches.At first, the three were enthusiastic about the task. But as time went on, their hands
Fans of Alex and Justin responded with another wave of sarcasm and disbelief, filling the comments with criticism that started to annoy other viewers.Lindsay assessed Eddy's facial features and used his energy to determine his son's location. Ten minutes later, she arrived at the village's irrigation reservoir. Standing by the edge, she saw two boys swimming in the middle, unaware of the impending danger.Noticing their darkening foreheads, a sign of imminent danger, Lindsay quickly removed her hat and gloves, tossing them aside. She then took off her shoes and jumped into the water, swimming towards the boys.Those who followed her were stunned by this sudden action. The live stream viewers were equally puzzled."Is Lindsay joking?""Swimming in the reservoir isn't safe, but Mr. Lynn's son looks fine.""I have to give it to Lindsay; she's really putting on a show.""The boys are swimming happily, and she's jumping in like she's saving them...""Has Lindsay gone mad trying to steal th
Eddy watched anxiously as the two celebrities swam closer to the boys. Though tense, he no longer impulsively attempted to jump in. He realized that it was too late for him to make any difference and could only hope that the two celebrities could bring the boys back safely.It dawned on him why Lindsay had jumped into the water as soon as she reached the reservoir. She had predicted that the boys would be in danger soon. Others also began to understand why Lindsay had seemingly jumped into the water for no reason when the boys appeared to be fine.Charles, though not at the reservoir, had been closely monitoring the live stream. When he saw Lindsay suddenly jump into the water, he knew something serious was up. Lindsay was not only skilled in face reading but also proficient in other mystical arts. His wife had once been saved during an accident because of a talisman Lindsay had given her.Realizing the gravity of the situation, he immediately called the head of the medical team to
If Lindsay would just drown here, it would have been nice. Olivia wouldn't have to worry about this woman stealing the love and attention she received anymore. Lindsay was someone who shouldn't have been alive in the first place, so her death would be fitting.However, Olivia didn't show any of these thoughts on her face, instead, she looked worried.In the water, Lindsay saw Elric being pulled underwater, so she swam down as well. The visibility underwater was poor, but she still managed to spot Elric's direction. Using the current's force, she quickly swam ahead and grabbed his arm. However, the current was strong, and it pushed them towards the reservoir gate, nearly separating them. But Lindsay didn't panic, she held her breath.She tightly grasped Elric's arm, using the current's force to draw closer to him. When she was pushed against him, she quickly let go of his arm and wrapped her arms around his waist.She used all her strength to swim towards the shore. Although Elri
In the vibrant district of the historic town, the streets were lined with vintage boutiques and various artisan stalls. Lindsay's group visited the town’s administration office and rented a temporary booth.Alex and Justin eagerly borrowed a table and chairs, setting up the booth. Following Lindsay's instructions, they also bought a piece of white fabric and worked together to create a simple sign. The production team provided markers and other supplies.Lindsay glanced over at Benedict and said, "Benedict, I’ll let you handle writing the banner."She was eager to observe his writing and the energy he gave off while doing it.Benedict sighed inwardly—this girl was constantly trying to test him. After a moment’s thought, he nodded. "Alright, I’ll write it."He grabbed a marker, uncapped it, and wrote in bold letters across the white fabric: “Fortune Telling, Divination, and Tarot Readings.”Lindsay watched him closely, noticing the fluidity of his movements as he wrote, his posture exud
Justin added, "My mom’s been trying to get me to help Olivia and distance myself from Lindsay. She’s also said plenty of nasty things about Lindsay. This time, not only did I ignore her, but I even pushed back. It probably pissed her off, and now she’s taking it out on Lindsay."Alex, clearly upset, said, "You should talk to her and tell her to stop fixating on Lindsay. Lindsay hasn’t done anything to provoke her. It’s ridiculous."He was frustrated that Justin’s mom had been stirring up trouble, making Grace even more difficult to deal with.Justin nodded. "Alright, after the show is over, I’ll have a talk with her."He also felt his mom was acting out of line. Back when he liked Lindsay, her disapproval at least made sense. But now that Lindsay had kicked him to the curb, his mom’s continued obsession was baffling.Although they were speaking softly, Lindsay and Benedict, walking ahead, heard every word.Lindsay found the situation with Abby baffling as well. A woman who fawned over
After Lindsay left, the other guests quickly followed, leaving only Alex standing there awkwardly. He spoke briefly to the production staff, and they soon shifted the cameras away from that area. Alex then walked over to Grace, saying, "Mom, since Lindsay won’t lend it, let’s just drop it."Grace shot him a cold glare, her expression dark. "How can you be so heartless? The one lying in bed is your fourth brother. Are you hanging around Lindsay all the time just to learn how to be cold and ruthless?"Unable to contain her frustration toward Lindsay, Grace directed it at Alex instead.Alex sighed in exasperation. "Even if we need help, it has to be something she’s willing to do! We’ve wronged Lindsay enough as it is, so why do you keep trying to guilt-trip her? Brandon’s situation isn’t Lindsay’s fault. Why don’t you go find Olivia? She’s the one who caused all this, maybe she can fix it. After all, whoever’s behind her is no easy target."Right now, all Alex felt toward Lindsay was gui
Grace held back her anger and said, "It'll only take a few minutes. I have something important to discuss with you."Lindsay sat back down in her seat. "Fine, go ahead."The livestream was on, and Lindsay was fully aware of it—she was doing this on purpose.Grace was about to speak when her assistant whispered something in her ear. Her expression changed, and she subtly shifted her body to turn away from the camera.Then she looked at Lindsay. "Can we talk outside?"In her rush to find Lindsay, she had almost forgotten that this was a live-streamed variety show. She didn’t want to be on camera, much less discuss such personal matters in front of an audience.Lindsay, however, refused. "If it's important, say it here. If not, then don’t say anything."Grace’s expression darkened. "It’s because it’s important that we need to talk privately."She emphasized, "It’s not appropriate in front of the camera."Lindsay just smiled. "Unless it's something shady, what’s wrong with saying it on cam
Lindsay thought about it for a while and figured that if Grace was coming to find her, it was probably for Brandon. The only thing she could want would be the artifact in her possession.Alex saw her reply and couldn’t help but smile wryly. His sister was indeed sharp and saw right through it.He sent a voice message, repeating what the head of the Divination Association had told them. "Mom just wants to borrow the artifact from you to suppress Brandon’s condition."Lindsay replied, "Tell her not to waste her energy."Seeing that message, Alex knew right away that she wouldn’t lend it out. It didn’t surprise him—his sister could be ruthless when she wanted to be."We can’t convince her otherwise, not even Dad can stop her... sigh," Alex added. When their mom’s temper flared, she wouldn’t listen to anyone.Lindsay didn’t seem to care. "Then let her come. I’m not going to do her any favors."Alex recalled the conversation between their parents at the hospital and decided to warn her, "M
Recently, Grace had been spending more time with Abby, often meeting up for outings. Over time, Richard noticed that Grace's anger towards their biological daughter had deepened. Abby had always disliked Lindsay and showed more favoritism towards Olivia. She must have been stirring up trouble and egging Grace on whenever they met. With time, Grace was bound to be influenced.Grace, clearly annoyed, said, "You even want to control who I make friends with? Aren't you going too far? What's wrong with me getting along with Mrs. Ford and spending more time with her?"Richard felt cornered. "I just think there's something off about her. Her intentions in getting close to you don't seem good. That's why I'm trying to give you a heads-up."Grace didn't believe him at all. "I think you're overthinking it. We’ve always had a decent relationship. We’re just closer now, that’s all.""What do you men know about women’s matters? Don't interfere." She now had plenty to talk about with Abby. Jenny wa
Richard glanced at Grace with clear disapproval. “This whole mess was caused by Olivia and Brandon. What does any of it have to do with Lindsay?”He could tell that recent events, and the embarrassment caused by their sons, had left his wife feeling bitter. It seemed she had begun to project that frustration onto Lindsay, despite the situation having little to do with her.Grace crossed her arms defensively. “If it wasn’t for her ongoing fight with Olivia, Brandon wouldn’t have gotten involved. He’s her brother. Doesn’t she owe him some consideration now that he’s in this condition?”Richard frowned. “What exactly are you trying to say?”Valarie, who had been quietly listening, finally spoke up, her displeasure clear. “I see it differently. It’s Olivia and your son who started the trouble, and all Lindsay did was defend herself. Are you really looking to embarrass yourselves even more?”Grace shifted uncomfortably, feeling the sting of her mother-in-law’s words. “I’m just thinking abou
Given the Harper family's persistence, there was no way the Divination Association could avoid a thorough investigation. Seeing that Randolph wouldn’t back down, the official left, courteously escorted out by Randolph, who, for the moment, had ceased his protests.Valarie carefully placed the multicolored stone inside a small protective pouch before securing it around Brandon's neck. Though he felt a slight relief after putting it on, the bad luck continued. As the official had warned, his misfortune was too severe for one artifact to fully contain.Randolph tried every connection he had, attempting to borrow a second artifact, but came up empty-handed. Time slipped by, and evening approached before they could find any further solutions.By the time Richard and Grace arrived at the hospital, they were met with the weary faces of their parents. Feeling guilty for everything his father had gone through, Richard bowed his head. "Dad, Mom, I'm so sorry you had to go through this today."
Hearing their words, the hope that had briefly flickered in Brandon’s eyes quickly faded, leaving him more devastated than before. "Grandfather, I know I was wrong," he muttered, finally realizing the truth. His foster sister had been nothing but trouble—far from trustworthy, she had been a constant source of harm. Meanwhile, his real sister, though harsh and distant, had proven to be far more reliable. Regret gnawed at him deeply.Randolph sighed, his voice heavy with disappointment. “Knowing you’re wrong doesn’t change anything. It’s too late now.”Turning back to the two mystics, Randolph asked, “If you can’t break the curse directly, could you at least help suppress his misfortune? Maybe with a protective charm or some kind of mystical object?”Despite his frustration with his grandson’s foolishness, he couldn’t just leave him to suffer.Both mystics exchanged uneasy glances. “We don’t have the ability to suppress his bad luck with charms.”“For something like that, you’d need t