After some casual conversation, Lindsay and Elric left together, leaving Justin's group behind.Raymond suggested, "Should we go back to playing music?"Having already decided to coast through until the last day, Justin and Alex nodded in agreement. "Sure!"None of them were particularly enthusiastic about Tracy joining the group, and they weren’t in the mood to take care of her. They weren’t exactly the nurturing type, so they didn’t bother asking for her opinion before deciding on the day’s activities. Tracy didn’t seem to mind and was quite supportive of their plans. She also didn’t try to overstep by making suggestions, which, combined with the unfavorable comparison to Olivia, left a decent impression on the group’s livestream audience.However, when they arrived at the restaurant, they were told that the regular pianist, who had taken a leave of absence, had returned, meaning their temporary gig was over.Suppressing his frustration, Raymond asked, "Since we can’t do this job, w
Olivia called her mother, Stacy Mills, who answered quickly. Her voice was gentle, filled with concern as she asked, "Via, are you okay? I saw you got hurt during the livestream, and I’ve been so worried about you. But they took your phone, and I couldn’t get in touch with you."Hearing these words, the coldness in Olivia’s expression softened. "Mom, I was injured and couldn’t continue filming, so I got my phone back. Brother came to see me, and my injuries aren’t too serious. I just need to rest for a while."Stacy seemed to sigh with relief. "I’m glad it’s nothing serious. I’ve been worried sick. Since we didn’t know how you were doing, we sent your sister over, under the pretense of joining the show, to look after you."Olivia paused, surprised. "Tracy becoming a guest on the show was your idea, to take care of me?"Stacy replied, "Yes, that’s right."Olivia asked, "Who arranged it for her?"Securing a spot as a guest on this show wasn’t an easy task."Your uncle helped out," her m
Alex raised an eyebrow. "In your dreams.”He was surprised that his brother didn’t seem to have the self-awareness to realize this. Raymond sighed. "Why do you think she won’t agree? I wouldn’t ask her for help without offering something in return. Besides, it might be a chance to smooth things over between us."The more he thought about what had happened before, the more guilty he felt. If Lindsay hadn’t been able to prove that she wasn’t the one causing harm and that it was actually Olivia’s doing, his impulsive actions during the livestream could have ruined her reputation.Alex rolled his eyes. "Ray, I’ve got one thing to say to you."Raymond, puzzled, asked, "What?"Alex bluntly replied, "You’ve got some nerve."First, he rushed to confront Lindsay on Olivia’s behalf, and now he actually thought he could mend things. His confidence was baffling.Raymond was momentarily speechless. That’s what brothers had always been for—knowing just how to hit where it hurt."How will I know if
Tracy adjusted her tone, speaking softly. "But Uncle told me to focus on doing well in the livestream, to make sure people like me." She added, "He also encouraged me to befriend Lindsay."She knew that if she didn’t emphasize this, her mother would likely push her to help Olivia in targeting Lindsay. "I can’t just leave in the middle of recording to visit my sister at the hospital, can I?"Stacy, who had been ready to continue scolding her, hesitated. Her tone softened considerably. "If that’s what your uncle wants, then you should follow his advice. But make sure to visit your sister after today’s livestream ends."She added, "Olivia has sent so much money to the family over the years, and that’s why we’ve been able to live comfortably. Don’t be ungrateful."Tracy smirked inwardly. She knew that neither she nor her father had seen much of that money. But there was no point in arguing with her love-blinded mother."I understand. I’ll go to the hospital tonight."Tracy was certain that
Alex tried to stifle a laugh on the side. Raymond was definitely asking for it.Alex had warned Raymond about his shamelessness, but Raymond didn’t take it seriously.Now, Raymond was getting a taste of reality.Raymond turned his head and glared at his younger brother. "What are you laughing at?"He was getting teased, and this guy was actually enjoying it on the side.As Oliver had pointed out, their brotherly bond was pretty thin.Raymond lowered his pride and looked at Lindsay apologetically. "I know I was wrong, okay? Can you just forgive me?"He was really trying to smooth things over with his sister. It was the first time he had ever humbled himself and spoken so softly to someone.Lindsay let out a snort. "Sorry, no can do. I'm just a petty girl, and I hold grudges."Raymond's expression changed slightly.He had already swallowed his pride and apologized sincerely on the live stream, yet she remained unmoved.He looked at her with a hurt expression. "Do you really not care ab
Alex sat right next to Tracy.He asked, "Is it fun to watch?"Tracy turned to him. "Of course it is!"Not only was her bias beautiful and skilled in other areas, but she was also great at gaming.Alex asked, "Are you her fan?"Tracy raised her finger and made a shushing gesture.In a low voice, she said, "I don't want to cause any trouble for her. I think the same goes for you. If she doesn’t want to deal with you, you should stop bothering her."The live stream camera was at a distance, so only Alex could hear what she was saying.Alex was speechless, thinking, “That hurts.”So, in Lindsay's fans’ eyes, their attempts to reconcile with their sister were just annoying her?He lowered his voice, "We know we messed up before, so we want to make it right."Tracy disagreed, "What were you doing all this time?"She turned her head away from the camera and looked at Alex, adding softly, "The damage is done. What good is trying to make up for it now? So, why should my bias forgive you for bei
Lindsay’s fans were all green with envy; they wished they could say goodbye to her as well.And if they could hug her too, that would be even better.Even Justin and the Harper brothers couldn’t help but feel a bit jealous.They looked at Tracy with a somewhat resentful gaze.Tracy deliberately turned her back to the camera and gave them an incredibly bright smile.She even whispered, "This is something you can only envy."The three of them were speechless.During the day, they thought this new guest was pretty nice.Now they felt like this woman was a bit heartless and mean.After Lindsay's group left, they returned to the hotel as well.Once they all entered their respective rooms, the live stream ended.Tracy changed into another outfit, let her hair down, and put on a mask before heading out.The money they earned during the day, after deducting hotel and meal expenses, was divided equally among the four of them.So, she took a cab to the hospital.Her mom had texted her the room n
Tracy set the basin aside and innocently said, "Didn't you say you were feeling unwell and wanted a wash? I'm just helping you out. And by the way, you're the real bitch here."She had been wanting to do this for a long time but never found the right opportunity before.Soaked and seething, Olivia glared at Tracy. "How dare you do this to me! I’m definitely telling Mom to deal with you. Right now, I’m her precious daughter."Tracy just smiled nonchalantly. "Go ahead, tell her. Do you really think I’m afraid of you? I don’t care whether or not you’re Mom’s precious daughter. As long as Dad cares about me, that’s all that matters."Olivia stared at her, exasperated. "Keep pretending. Do you think I’d fall for your tricks and want the love of that useless, weak, and broke old man?"Tracy's eyes turned cold. "He’s our father."Olivia scoffed. "I don’t have a useless father like that. My dad is the chairman of Harper Enterprises. Even that uncle is better than him."Tracy suddenly smiled. "
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