Wesley nodded, and Gwyneth suddenly laughed.It was a beautiful look, but Wesley knew her well enough to tell that she was up to no good again.To no surprise, Gwyneth twirled the pen in her fingers pensively for a moment before saying, "Inform the gentleman that I'm interested in investing, but only if he would agree to my condition…"Wesley was sweating bullets from Gwyneth's smile—he could only hope that his boss did not go too far…"The said condition," Gwyneth then added, "is my participation in this program."Wesley heaved a sigh of relief, though he was not about to let down his guard just then."Yes, boss. I'll inform him right away," he said, and returned to the office to make the call."Of course! It would be our pleasure!"The man was all too happy to agree to it—who was he kidding?! Right now, no one was trending more than Gwyneth. If she took part in the variety show, the viewership would skyrocket!And with the agreement made, Hayden and Liam caught wind of it—th
Gwyneth was actually reluctant to cause issues—it would be ideal if the production crew did not film her at all.While she got her wish, Callie approached her within minutes. "Long time no see, Ms. Glen," Callie said with a voice completely different from her usual one. There were cameras, after all.Gwyneth ignored her and frowned as Callie called out to her again. "Ms. Glen…"Gwyneth opened her eyes while sighing inwardly—was it that hard for her to get some peace and quiet?"What is it?" she asked.Her cold demeanor left Callie gritting her teeth, but Callie was not about to show her true colors on camera. "Actually, I'm surprised that you would take part in this program, Ms. Glen… But a word of advice: know your place."To netizens who did not know the truth, Callie would actually seem kind since Gwyneth was not involved in showbiz—she might make mistakes since she would know how to handle herself in a variety show.However, Gwyneth knew all too well what Callie actual
After pressing the floor button and getting into the elevator, Gwyneth and Liam remained silent. They entered the room a short while later.When Gwyneth heard the door close, she turned around. She said, "I'm surprised that you would join the show. Since you're already here, let's do a good job together."Liam thought of something, but the fact that Gwyneth had more to say caught him off guard."After the show, we should part on good terms."'Part on good terms?'Liam's heart jerked violently. He was not happy to hear those words. He recalled that his wife had been distant from him lately, as opposed to when they had just returned from abroad. He felt as though a piece of his heart was missing and took a step forward involuntarily.He reached out to grab Gwyneth's wrist, but she took a step back, and her expression made it clear that she was irritated.She warned, "You shouldn't go too far, Mr. Luther."Liam creased his brows when he saw her actions and facial expressions. Fo
Callie was in a good mood when she saw Gwyneth haggling with the stall owner. When she looked at Liam, who was standing silently to the side, a strange sensation arose in her heart.She had initially believed that Hayden was a decent man when she first met him. He had several identities, one of which was that of a singer. That man outshone many people in the entertainment industry in many ways. She was bound to feel something for him.She no longer felt anything for Hayden after meeting Liam.Their unpleasant encounter at her father's birthday celebration caused Callie to harbor resentment toward Liam. At the end of the day, she still adored him and wished to win him over. This show was the perfect opportunity for her to achieve this. She wanted to elevate her own image while doing everything in her power to keep Gwyneth in check.Callie had perfected many strategies after working in the entertainment industry for years, but she overlooked the fact that her opponent was excep
Liam swallowed as he took a look at the handful of coins he was holding. He concluded after counting them, "We still have forty dollars left."He made an effort to hide his surprise. He had no idea how Gwyneth managed it.Gwyneth said with a proud expression, "Well, if we had more time, we could have saved more."She had not gone to the market to buy groceries in years. She had picked up her skills when she accompanied her mother to shop as a young girl. She learned the ropes after several visits. In all honesty, she enjoyed the bustling market atmosphere where people were close to one another.They found a temporary outdoor kitchen set up in the hotel's backyard when they returned to the hotel. This arrangement had been made to achieve better filming effects without interfering with the hotel's routine operations.The two were the first to return to the hotel. As the production team had instructed, they went to the temporary outdoor kitchen.When Gwyneth noticed the appliances
Elizabeth used to bake treats to woo Liam when they were together. She had learned how to make simple desserts by watching a few tutorials. Whenever she gave them to Liam, she never got much of a response from him after he tasted them.There was no way to bluff her way through when she had to bake desserts for a television show. It would be humiliating for something simple to taste bad.She gritted her teeth and cast a sidelong glance at Gwyneth, who was cooking by the side. She said, "Ms. Glen…"Her voice caught Gwyneth off guard because it was unexpectedly gentle. A chill went down her spine as she quickly turned to look at Elizabeth. She asked, "What is it?""Baking is my weakness, and I know you are a talented cook. Would you teach me a few tricks, please?"Gwyneth almost burst out laughing in response to the subtle request. Elizabeth had to keep her reputation intact in front of the cameras. The audience was in the dark. They would have assumed Elizabeth was a skilled cook.
This declaration stupefied all five of them, and Gwyneth was no different. She most likely had the most money left out of all of them, but it was not enough for three days.Immediately, Callie jumped out of her chair. The situation was so tense that Callie had forgotten that the cameras were still rolling. She glared at the director and involuntarily raised her voice, "100 dollars for three days? For two people on top of that! How is that possible? No way! This is too much for me! I quit!"The director and the crew both stood up from their seats as soon as she blurted this out. Their faces turned pale due to fright.Elizabeth was seated next to Callie. She promptly stopped her, saying, "Cece, we've already started filming the show. What would the audience think of you if you quit now?"Callie bowed her head and looked at Elizabeth. She was still displaying an indignant look.Elizabeth reminded her, "Plus, would you feel comfortable leaving Liam alone with Gwyneth? Who knows
"You'll keep your shop open for the time being, right?" Gwyneth questioned.She quickly dashed to the bar after getting confirmation from the old craftsman.After her previous visit to a bar, Liam was traumatized. The look in his eyes darkened. He could not let his guard down with her.They discovered that it was a sober bar when they walked in. It was lunchtime, and there were not many people coming in for a coffee or snack.Gwyneth called a waiter and found the bar owner in a quiet corner. She introduced herself by saying, "Hello, we're filming a show and need to work to make some money. Do you need a singer?"Hearing this, the bar owner glanced at Gwyneth and Liam. He slowly stood up."I think I can attract some customers for you by singing. Just an hour will do. You have nothing to lose, right?" Gwyneth said, sensing the bar owner's skepticism.Gwyneth's voice was clear and bright. In stark contrast to the coquettish young girl's, her voice was pleasant to the ears. Th