The headlines alone were enough to spark curiosity. Was Olivia really juggling more than just Brandon and the other Harper brothers?When people clicked in, the revelations were jaw-dropping. Each post featured intimate photos and videos of Olivia with various men. While their faces were blurred, their body types, clothing styles, and haircuts made it clear these weren’t the same guy.The videos painted an even wilder picture of just how bold Olivia had been. In one, she was seen performing a striptease, ending up in nothing but a bikini. In another, she was at a bar with different men, drinking and kissing them openly whenever she lost a round. She lost a lot, making for some pretty uninhibited moments caught on camera.What made it worse was that these photos and videos spanned different phases of her life. They clearly showed Olivia with different men at various stages—some of them foreigners, from her time studying abroad.There were even photos of her entering and leaving hote
The livestream audience was equally shocked by the trending headlines."Wow, the 'angel' really knows how to live it up." "No kidding, she’s not just dating around—she’s running a full-blown roster. The real queen of players.""I counted, and it seems like she’s been with over a dozen guys already." "Add in the five Harper brothers and Lindsay’s ex, and we’re looking at over twenty." "Who knows how many more haven’t been exposed yet? The number must be staggering." "Never would’ve guessed she’s this wild behind the scenes." "Well, with that kind of lifestyle, no wonder she had the Harper brothers wrapped around her finger." "Exactly. I wonder what the Harper brothers will think once they see all this." "This isn’t just getting cheated on—it's like they’ve got a whole forest of betrayal growing over their heads."Many viewers then flooded the Harper brothers' Instagram pages, asking for their reactions.At the Harper home, Raymond and Oliver were sitting in stunned silence
Everyone kept asking him the same questions—whether he was feeling "totally blindsided" by the rumors, or if he just needed some time to lie low and recover. Others were eager to hear his take on the latest scandal involving Olivia.Raymond didn’t feel "betrayed" exactly, but his face was definitely burning with embarrassment. "People seriously need to mind their own business," he muttered. "Hey, Oliver, what do you think about leaving the country for a bit? I can’t take it here anymore. Every time I step outside, it feels like everyone’s just waiting to make a joke at my expense."Even though neither of them had ever had any romantic feelings toward Olivia or crossed any inappropriate boundaries, nobody believed them. No amount of explaining seemed to help.Oliver was facing the same situation. He hadn’t posted anything online, but his phone was blowing up with notifications. Friends were checking in, asking how he was holding up. Some teased him about how he must be feeling about
At the store, after seeing off one of her former flings, Olivia greeted a few more male customers. But gradually, she started noticing people whispering and pointing at her. An uneasy feeling crept in, similar to the sensation she had felt before when her luck seemed to drain away.A short while later, she began feeling physically off.She headed to the restroom and, to her horror, discovered faint spots appearing on her skin. They weren’t too noticeable on her face, thanks to the heavy makeup, but her complexion was definitely looking less flawless than usual.Staring at her reflection, Olivia felt a surge of panic rising inside her. How could this be happening? Why was her luck draining again? She hadn’t done anything recently that should’ve caused this! Was it backlash from the video leak yesterday?But deep down, Olivia knew it couldn’t just be that. Something else was going on, and she had no idea what to do.After calming herself down in the restroom, she stepped out. As s
Brandon didn’t say anything further and went to inform the store owner about Olivia being sick. The owner had already seen the trending news and easily guessed that Olivia was faking it. However, she didn’t make things difficult for them. In fact, she was glad they were leaving early—one less nuisance to deal with.Not only did she allow them to go, but she also gave them half a day’s wages and the commission from the clothes they sold. Olivia had managed to sell quite a few men’s outfits, earning several hundred just from the commissions. With their half-day pay totaling another sixty dollars, it was more than enough to cover their expenses for the day.With the money in hand, the two of them quickly retreated to the inn, not planning to come out again.Meanwhile, on the other side of things, several fans from yesterday had specifically requested that Lindsay help with their makeup and styling. Most of them were hardcore fans, and they had left their contact info with the produc
Lindsay had spent the entire day doing makeup, but she announced to everyone that tomorrow she would no longer continue with it as she was set to compete in the polo match. After that, she would focus on earning money in other ways. Although some fans were disappointed that they hadn't had the chance to experience Lindsay’s makeup skills, they all promised to come and cheer her on during the competition.In another group, Leslie and her team worked as waiters, while the others, except for Brandon and Olivia, planned to meet up for dinner.Meanwhile, back at the inn, Olivia's skin had darkened slightly, and spots continued to appear on her face and hands. She used foundation to cover the visible areas before heading out with Brandon to grab dinner at a nearby restaurant.As they ate, Olivia was lost in thought, worrying about what she should do next. Noticing her troubled state, Brandon asked with concern, "Via, are you still feeling unwell? Do you want to stop by a clinic?"The old
For the next few days while she was filming the variety show, she didn't absorb much of his luck. Maintaining her current state was enough.The more she thought about it, the more it seemed feasible. After all, this pendant could only be used on her brothers. She might as well test it on Brandon.It was decided. Since Brandon spoiled her so much, he probably wouldn't blame her. At worst, she'd just spend more time with him to make it up.The next morning, Olivia knocked on Brandon's door. He had just woken up, rubbing his sleepy eyes as he opened the door. "Via, are we heading out this early?"Yesterday, the others mentioned they wouldn't arrive at the polo field until ten, and his alarm hadn't even gone off yet.Olivia smiled. "We still have two hours before we leave. I suddenly remembered that the mystic who gave me the bracelet also gave me a pendant. He said it’s a lucky charm and wearing it would be beneficial. “Since we're going to play polo today and you're one of the key p
The group had all made money, so they took a carriage to the polo field. The field was quite large, with seating areas on all four sides and a vast space in the middle for the games. Many people who visited the ancient city enjoyed the sport of polo, so today there were quite a few participants.There were specific clothes required for polo, as wearing the usual traditional attire would restrict movement. The gear could be purchased individually, or there were shops outside the polo field that sold it. Since Brandon and Olivia hadn’t purchased theirs yesterday, they went to buy a set and changed into it.Lindsay, Elric, Benedict, and Tracy had bought theirs from Elric’s workplace the day before. The store owner not only helped them pick out the outfits but also gave them a discount. She even chose matching bright red polo uniforms for all of them. When Lindsay and Elric put them on, they looked bold and flamboyant, while Tracy had a mix of sweet and spirited charm. Benedict, on the o
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