On the other side, back in the room, Lindsay noticed Wendy staring at her. She smiled and asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"Wendy didn't hold back. "I didn't expect to uncover such a big secret about you and the movie star."She had suspected something was off with Justin, and now she knew he and Lindsay had a past relationship.Lindsay shrugged. "A result of youthful impulsiveness."Wendy chuckled. "Who hasn't liked a jerk in their youth? The important thing is to cut your losses in time."She had also been betrayed by a boyfriend before and despised guys like Justin, who had a girlfriend but still tangled with other women. The recording Lindsay had would certainly impact Olivia. Justin didn’t want to break up but also wanted Lindsay to delete the recording for Olivia's sake. That made him even worse.Lindsay nodded in agreement. "Exactly, cutting your losses is key."Wendy thought for a moment, unable to contain her curiosity. "You and Alex didn't have something going o
However, she had also made a lot of money for him and introduced him to many valuable connections through her family. So, she didn't owe him anything. But after the breakup, he continued to pester her. The reason she joined this reality show was to avoid his harassment.She asked, "You said he's trying to use me?"Lindsay nodded. "He wants to squeeze every bit of value out of you. I suggest you apply to the company for a new manager."Wendy came from a well-off family with many members working in the entertainment industry, giving her significant influence. She was also a highly popular and talented singer. To her ex-boyfriend, she still held considerable value.Wendy was even more surprised. She hadn't expected Lindsay to know that her ex-boyfriend was also her manager. Their relationship was a secret known only to the two of them, not even their families and friends."Alright, I'll apply for a new manager when I return to the capital."Previously, she had hesitated to make a big dea
Olivia felt a pang of jealousy watching Elric flaunt the mushroom soup. Why was he so harsh with her but eager to show Lindsay off? The more she thought about it, the more unfair it seemed. She couldn't make delicious mushroom soup, but she knew how to fry eggs and make salads.She turned to Alex and Justin. "Do you guys want some eggs and salads with chives?”Their group didn't have any meat left from yesterday; they only had some eggs and chives remaining.Alex, wanting to support her, said, "Sure, I love eggs and salads with chives."Justin nodded. "Sounds good."Olivia cheerfully said, "I'll make them for you right now."Alex wrapped an arm around Olivia's shoulders. "My sister is so capable."Olivia habitually leaned into Alex, rubbing her head against his chest. "Just wait and see, you'll love them."Seeing this, Wendy couldn't help but roll her eyes. The gestures between these fake siblings were too intimate, almost like a couple. It made her question their relationship, casti
Alex noticed his sister's red eyes, realizing she felt insulted. Annoyed, he looked at Sharon and said, "Via's been busy all morning, so you shouldn't be picky. You haven't done anything, so be grateful there's food to eat. Besides, my sister's cooking is delicious."To prove his point, Alex took another mouthful and forced himself to eat it, trying to support his sister. This made Sharon feel wrong, as she hadn’t even said anything but was now labeled as lazy and picky by the siblings.Just as Sharon was about to speak, Justin cut her off. "The food tastes good. Thanks for your hard work, Olivia!"Olivia smiled sweetly and waved her hand. "It was no trouble at all. I'm happy to help everyone."Sharon, unable to get a word in, found herself further criticized by Alex and Olivia's fans in the live comments, accusing her of being ungrateful and spoiled, ruining their beloved angel's efforts.At that moment, Elric finished washing the dishes and overheard the conversation. He couldn't he
Olivia was fuming. Alex and Justin both thought Elric was incredibly rude. Only Sharon, sitting quietly, felt secretly delighted. She realized that a sharp-tongued guy like Elric was exactly what a manipulative girl like Olivia needed—a true expert at dealing with her type.Seeing Olivia's pale, angry face, Alex felt deeply concerned. "Via, ignore him. The breakfast you made is delicious, much better than those mushroom soups. I love them." To prove his point, he forced himself to eat a few more bites, pretending they were delicious.The viewers reacted quickly:"Alex's acting is hard to watch.""It looks like he's swallowing poison, not enjoying delicious food.""The real enjoyment was from Elric's group during breakfast. They made me hungry!""Watching this group makes me lose my appetite.""Alex dotes on his sister too much. I wonder if he’ll ever get married.""Why criticize him for spoiling his sister? Our Lex is a rare gem of a brother.""Exactly, spoiling your sister is what
Elric turned to the others and said, "This is just his way of showing love for his sister."Wendy chimed in, "Alex is in such bad shape from eating her breakfast. Why hasn't his sister come to take care of him?"Since discovering the relationship between Alex, Olivia, and Lindsay, Wendy felt uneasy. It also seemed odd that despite Alex's obvious affection for his sister and the fact that it was Olivia's breakfast that made him sick, she wasn't there to help.Elric shrugged. "Who knows, maybe he’s just one-sidedly doting on her while she doesn’t even care."He then changed the subject, "Aren't the students supposed to arrive soon?"Lindsay nodded. "Yes, Mr. Warren called earlier. There will be about a dozen kids coming to learn today."Elric, who had never taught before, was excited. "Let's get ready then."The four of them started preparing for the children's arrival.Alex's fans initially criticized Lindsay for being cold-hearted and Elric for being indifferent. However, they soon sw
Lindsay finished helping the teenager with his questions and continued to assist two more children, patiently answering each one. Everyone else was doing a great job with their teaching as well. The village children cherished this rare learning opportunity and studied diligently. Of course, there were a few funny moments during the lessons, most of them thanks to Elric.After two hours, the children left the courtyard. Soon after, they returned with various meats, vegetables, and fruits their families had prepared, which they presented to Lindsay and the others. Holding a basket of fresh herbs given to her by the teenager's grandmother, Lindsay suggested, "How about we have lemon herb baked fish for dinner tonight?"Elric, Leslie, and Wendy eagerly agreed. Lindsay headed to the kitchen to prepare the lemon herb baked fish. Both men offered to help clean the fish but fumbled with the task. Lindsay didn’t mind, and once they finished, Wendy washed the fish and Lindsay skillfully s
“Your angel sure is impressive; meanwhile, her brother is still stuck in the bathroom.”The fans of Alex and Olivia were momentarily silenced.On the other side, Justin and his team walked in, seeing Elric and the others seated in the courtyard, deeply engrossed in their meal. Lindsay was eating leisurely, while the other three seemed unable to stop devouring their food.Wendy, looking utterly satisfied, said, "This lemon herb baked fish is amazing."Elric looked up and added, "This is the best lemon herb baked fish I've ever had." He gave Lindsay a thumb-up. "Better than what any chef could make."Leslie, who rarely enjoyed fish, nodded in agreement. "I usually don't like fish, but I can't stop eating this."They hadn't expected Lindsay's cooking skills to be this impressive.Lindsay smiled. "I'm glad you all like it."In the live chat comments:"I can imagine how good it is. Even Elric, with his picky taste, can't stop eating.""Leslie usually doesn't like fish, but now he couldn’t