Elric first took a few photos of Lindsay competing and winning first place, then specifically snapped a shot of the six-thousand-dollar prize. He then walked over, hugged Lindsay, and said, "Linds, you were amazing!"He knew Lindsay would win first place. Lindsay hugged him back briefly. "I promised to lead you all to victory, and I couldn't let you down."Hector also came over and gave Lindsay a celebratory hug. "Boss, you're incredible!" He had been watching her compete with sweaty palms, thinking that getting third place would already be quite an achievement. Who would have thought she’d take first place?Charles didn’t expect Lindsay to win first place either. Watching the number of viewers in the live stream steadily increase, his smile grew wider. Then he remarked, "It looks like this group won’t be able to travel frugally today."Their original plan was to have the guests work hard to earn money while traveling on a tight budget, creating relatable struggles and comedic mome
After leaving the club, Elric's eyes sparkled as he looked at Lindsay."So, how are we going to spend this six thousand dollars?" He believed in enjoying life in the moment and felt that spending it all would give them the motivation to earn more. Plus, it would highlight Lindsay's leadership, showing more people how great she was and making them like her even more.Lindsay checked the time and suggested, "Let's book a hotel first. We can check in now.""Let's go take an hour’s rest to recharge, then have a good meal."She took out a card from her bag that needed to be stamped. "Today, there’s a famous five-star hotel with a fireworks show to celebrate its anniversary. The program team wants us to check in and watch the fireworks show there. Let’s book three rooms with a good view of the fireworks show. That way, we’ll have a place to stay and get our card stamped. We hit two birds with one stone."Elric agreed, "Perfect idea."He then grinned, "Following Lindsay's lead and winning e
She sent him the screenshot of the hotel booking.Elric immediately posted the photos in the large group chat: first, the photos of their lunch and the bill; next, photos of Lindsay fencing, winning first place, and the six-thousand-dollar prize; and finally, the screenshot of the hotel booking.Elric wrote, "We've only spent a little over four thousand dollars so far. It looks like spending money is an art too. Let's help Linds spend all six thousand dollars today."Hector heard the notification from the group chat and opened it to see the photos and Elric's message. He was stunned. Could they really play it like this? Elric was being so cheeky; this kind of showing off would surely annoy the other two groups. But he loved it!Hector added, "I'll do my best to keep up with you guys!"Meanwhile, the other two groups were performing for money, but not having much success. Olivia's group took turns singing, dancing, and playing instruments. Olivia even wore a traditional outfit prep
Olivia saw the photos in the group chat and the money Lindsay earned. Jealousy turned her green with envy. That little bitch not only knew how to fence but also won first place. She wondered if it was all prearranged or if there was any trickery involved. They had worked themselves to the bone and only made five hundred dollars, so why did Lindsay get to make six thousand? No matter how upset and sour she felt inside, she couldn't show it. Otherwise, she'd be labeled as petty by Lindsay's fans and viewers.She turned to Alex and Raymond and asked, "Did you know Lindsay could fence?"Both brothers shook their heads. "I had no idea."They were beginning to realize just how little they knew about their sister. Raymond, seeing the photos Elric posted and the hotel booking, felt a surge of jealousy. Lindsay was taking two outsiders along but not her own family. It was infuriating! If they had the six thousand dollars, they wouldn't be struggling with street performances. The wors
Alex replied, "Get lost..."Raymond couldn't hold back either. "Get lost..."Olivia felt a deep pang of jealousy. No matter how much they earned today, they wouldn't be able to stay in such a hotel. Yet, she didn't want to join in and post in the group, which would make it seem like she was trying to flatter Lindsay.Justin saw all this and felt even more bitter. He didn't send a message either. It was so unfair that Elric got to enjoy all this.Lindsay saw Elric's cheeky message and couldn't help but smile. She tagged him in the group chat. "Show-off!” She inserted a patting cat emoji.This affectionate message made Raymond, Alex, and Justin feel even more sour. Lindsay was too indulgent with Elric, which only made him more arrogant."Haha, show-off! Lindsay nailed it!""I just realized how much Lindsay spoils Elric!""Oh my, I'm starting to ship them. What should I do?""They look so perfect together. I want to be a fan of this couple.""Elric never used to flaunt his wealth. No
Lindsay’s suggestion was met with enthusiastic support from Elric and Hector.Elric's eyes were full of amusement. "We’re on the same page again."Since Raymond had shown off, it would be a missed opportunity if they didn't enjoy themselves as well.Lindsay gave him a knowing look and said with a smile, "It's still early. Let’s go for a walk first."The other two nodded in agreement. "Sure!"The rooms with a view of the fireworks were all king-sized. Since each had their own room, they slept well and felt full of energy.They took the live stream audience on a tour of a nearby unique shopping street. When they judged it was about time, they took a taxi to the restaurant.The restaurant had an elegant ambiance, and the waiter led them to a prominent table in the main hall. With an average spending of around four hundred dollars per person, the three didn't hold back on their order, choosing the restaurant's most famous dishes.While waiting for their food, Justin walked to the piano and
Raymond was speechless and thought of quitting at that instant. Seeing this, Olivia was afraid Raymond would lose his temper and quit. That would leave her in an awkward position and open to criticism from the livestream audience. So, she forced a rather reluctant smile and looked at Elric, asking, "What would the three of you like to hear?"Lindsay was the one she needed to serve, which made Olivia feel extremely aggrieved and annoyed. Therefore, she didn't look at Lindsay. In her mind, she kept repeating, "I didn't see Lindsay, I didn't see her..."Olivia originally planned to showcase her musical talent by playing the violin for the audience.She hoped to receive generous tips and, later that night, take Justin and her two brothers to stay at a nicer hotel. This would not only satisfy them but also win over their fans and viewers, making them think she was both talented and considerate. However, her enthusiasm plummeted when she saw the last person she wanted to see.Serving i
Raymond held Olivia close, trying to comfort her. However, Olivia didn't seem as pleased or proud as she usually did at home. Instead, she gently pushed him away, saying, "I'm fine, Ray."They were on a livestream, after all. How could Raymond be so careless about his behavior? Moreover, showing such physical affection in front of Elric might give him the wrong impression.Seeing that Raymond was still holding her, Olivia pushed him again. She reminded him, "Ray, we're on a reality show livestream. We need to follow the program's rules. We have to work hard to earn money if we want nice accommodations tonight."Raymond finally realized his mistake after Olivia's reminder. This was his first time on a livestream reality show, and he rarely did livestreams himself, so he had completely forgotten about it.But by now, the audience had already witnessed their intimate behavior. Many comments popped up teasing them.“Here it comes, the love from a doting brother!”On set, Raymond immed
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