âWhy are you here alone?â Downstairs, Jodie was still angry when she heard someone ask her a question. She irritably looked up and saw who was approaching, then she frowned in disgust. âGet lost!âElyse was used to her arrogant attitude and wasnât surprised by it. In the past, Elyse couldnât stand it and even fought with Leo because of Jodieâs behavior. As a direct result of that incident, he reprimanded his sister, resulting in Elyse and her developing a negative impression of each other.Moreover, she had a reason for approaching Jodie, so she didnât mind her arrogance. She pretended to be friendly and said, âI donât mean anything else by coming here. Itâs late at night, and itâs deserted around here. Youâve never experienced this, so I thought Iâd watch for you.â Then, she leaned in and pointed to the top of their heads, speaking in a hushed voice that only they could hear.
âCameras are installed here in advance, and the production team watches our every move. We canât talk nonsense.âAfter hearing those cameras were installed, Jodie suddenly remembered that she was participating in a TV show. So, is the earlier incident in which Blake rejected me captured on camera?
She was very concerned about her image and felt embarrassed at the thought of the production team seeing her viciousness. In addition, she felt so humiliated and annoyed that her face turned red. I hate this! I would never have come if I had known it would be on this terrible TV show! Later, she wished she could disappear immediately and return to her comfortable home as if nothing had happened.Then, Elyse patted her shoulder understandingly and led her to a large tree. Since the tree had so many leaves, Elyse reasoned, nobody would go near it, and the production team wouldnât bother to install cameras there. After ensuring it was safe, she comforted Jodie with a few words. âItâs fine. The production team will decide what to broadcast regardless of what is captured on camera. Moreover, the Alston Family is a force to be reckoned with. They definitely wonât air any clips that upset you and Leo.âSoon, Jodieâs complexion improved a little after hearing her words. If those clips were broadcasted, the entire country would see Blake ignoring her, and she would be embarrassed to face people in her social circle in the future. Even if they werenât aired, she couldnât be reckless and forget about it. After all, the production team knew, and while they wouldnât say it out loud, they must be laughing at her in their hearts. She thought about it and felt so upset that her eyes turned red.âBy the way, whereâs Blakey?â Elyse asked, pretending to care.However, Jodie pouted and didnât respond.Nevertheless, Elyse pretended not to know Blake had rejected her and praised him. âBlake is a great person. Heâs good-looking, talented, has a good personality, and I heard heâs very loyal. Heâs impeccable.ââHe hasnât even been in a relationship yet, so where does his loyalty come from?â Jodie finally responded with a hint of contempt and sarcasm in her words.Then, Elyse chuckled and covered her mouth. âYeah, I was talking nonsense. If he was in a relationship, why would he come to participate in this program?âThe seemingly casual remark immediately made Jodie think of Foxy. That horrible woman! Sheâs always cozying up to Blake for no reason. He obviously came for her! The more Jodie thought about it, the more annoyed she became. So, she picked up a stone from the ground and threw it hard at the tree opposite, causing a loud thud.Seeing that, Elyse smiled and seemed to not want to disturb Jodie anymore. Thud! She was about to leave when something fell from her hand. Afterward, Jodie lowered her head to pick up another stone to continue throwing at the tree, and her gaze soon fell on the object. It was Elyseâs phone. Although the phone had no signal, it couldnât make calls or go online but could still take pictures. There was a photo on the screen, and as the light reflected from it, Jodieâs expression changed visibly when she saw it. She didnât even bother picking up the stone and instead picked up the phone. Confronting Elyse, she asked, âWhat does this photo mean?âElyse coughed awkwardly and quickly tried to snatch her phone back. âJojo, pretend you didnât see it, okay? I saw your brother feeling sentimental, thatâs all⦠So, please donât tell your brother.âMeanwhile, Jodie dodged sideways, causing Elyse to miss the phone. Her eyes were fixed on the photo, which was taken upstairs. Despite the dim light, Jodie could see the white fox mask at a glance. My brother is sitting beside her, his eyes lovingly fixed on her. She even has his jacket draped over her!âDoes my brother like Foxy?â When Leo agreed with Foxyâs opinion earlier, Jodie didnât think much of it. She didnât suspect anything was wrong until she saw the photo. âHow is that possible?â The fact shocked her. âHow could my brother show such affection to an unknown woman so quickly?âShe knew a great deal about her brother. Despite his stern and aloof demeanor, Leo is pretty affectionate, particularly regarding his romantic relationship. Apart from Elyse by his side, there is Amelie, who has divorced him. Even Amelie, who has been with him for four years and has given him her all, cannot win his heart. How does Foxy manage to capture my brotherâs heart so quickly?âWhat kind of hypnotizing skills does Foxy have? Itâs one thing for Blakey to be attracted to her, but even my brotherââ Jodieâs eyes bulged with rage and sadness.This woman is here to ruin me, right? Both men who got involved with her are mesmerized by her!âSheâs shameless by playing with two guys simultaneously!â Nonetheless, she was not a forgiving person. The man she liked and her brother had fallen for the same woman, which was a great shame for her. It was like Foxy repeatedly slapping her in the face or rubbing her face in the dirt. Suddenly, Jodie tightened her grip on the phone, her thumb twisting into an odd shape and her face darkening.When Elyse saw that her goal had been achieved, she didnât stay for long. She pretended to be embarrassed and forcibly took the phone back, covering her face and running away.â¦
The following day, the members of Team A gradually returned to the minibus. The whole group was exhausted and collapsed before reaching the bus.âMiss Foxyâs analysis was right. The key isnât easy to find.â A member from Team B, Gordon Jark, spoke up.âShe has 100 million fans on social media. If sheâs not capable, how could she achieve that?â Giada spoke up. Even though she was green with envy on the inside, she couldnât show it because she was still in the program. Instead, she looked at Amelie with awe, mirroring Gordonâs expression.On the other hand, Blake sat quietly at her side. His bangs fell gently over his eyes as he gazed absently in Amelieâs direction with a soft, shy grin on his lips. âSheâs always been so outstanding,â he chimed in, his eyes deepening. He tried hard to be worthy of her, but he still couldnât catch up to her. His affection for her was almost instinctive and couldnât be concealed.However, Gordon pressed his nose and hid his smile. âIt seems like you like her a lot, Blakey. How come I heard that you used to like someone with the last name Dillon?âThen, Blake grunted lightly without explaining further.Meanwhile, as Jodie watched from the sidelines, she felt a sudden, sharp pain in her chest at the sound of his soft grunt. Then, she glared at Foxy, not far away, who was standing next to her brother. The two of them were engrossed in conversation.That shameless woman! Soon, a ruthless and vicious look appeared in Jodieâs eyes. You better watch out!