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Chapter 331

Jealousy could change a person. Creating two songs in one night was something amazing.

It didn't break the show's rules or interrupt Audrey's training. So, they had no reason to refuse it.

Yelimia glanced at Leila and said a bit proudly, "Well, I guess I'll have to put up with Leila's snoring." Leila snorted gloatingly with her hands on her hips, "Sleeping next to me is a blessing for you!" Yelimia was speechless.

Leila witnessed this aloof beauty roll her eyes dramatically.

Leila grinned proudly and took Audrey's arm. "Audie, since you'll help me write the song, how about I help you with the dance moves? Feel free to ask me anything about dancing."

Audrey smiled, "Alright. I guess I will bombard you with questions."

Yelimia added, "Audie, if you trust me, I can give you some suggestions on the stage."

Audrey was open to all suggestions. She said cheerfully, "Of course, I trust you, Yelimia. Thank you!"

After these pleasantries, the atmosphere finally lightened.

Meanwhile, the viewers of the live stream were having a big fight.

[Audie's tactic is so smart!]

Fans of the three were all flattering Audrey.

However, many people thought Audrey's idea was unfair to others so they criticized her.

[She's taking shortcuts and exploiting the loopholes in the show's rules. Isn't it a bit shameless?]

[It has to be original so she has to write it herself. If someone else does it, it isn't original. It's not fair to the other contestants!]

[That's right! It's totally against the rules.]

[I think Audie's really letting fame get to her head. She knows she is popular so she thinks she can ignore the rules and get others involved in it. She's like a bad apple ruining the entire bunch.]

[I'm going to report this to the producers. Someone who doesn't follow the rules should be eliminated.] Some people were criticizing Audrey; some were defending her.

[Don't get fooled by them, everyone. I just checked the profiles of those who were swearing. They're all Raeyon's fans.]

[There's no one more shameless on this show than Raeyon. How dare her fans criticize the other contestants? That's funny.]

[Why didn't Raeyon's fans talk about fairness when she flirted with the mentors?]

[Raeyon's the one who should be eliminated first. If these fans of Raeyon's try to stir things up again, we'll join forces for a campaign to cancel Raeyon!]

The fight gradually escalated, dragging fans of Yelimia's and Leila's down.

So, several groups of fans descended into chaos online.

[Audie is free to write songs for anyone. There's no rule saying otherwise.]

[If you think it's unfair, ask Raeyon to

find someone to write for her too et will help her!] Content be the show

Let's find out if anyone on t

Reading these comments, Raeyon's fans were simmering with anger and frustration. All in all, it was simply Raeyon's fault.

If Raeyon had had a slightly better rapport with others and s skills, her fans

embarrassed like thmet

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Even when arguing, they felt much less confident compared to other contestants' fans.

Audrey didn't break her promise. She wrote the song within one night.

The lyrics that she wrote for Leila had a hip-hop vibe: bold and trenchant.

The lyrics that she wrote for Yelimia were more traditional and emotional with sentimental and affectionate words.

Both were thrilled to see how perfectly the songs matched their individual styles.

Leila was struck by a burst of inspiration and immediately started writing a melody.

After reviewing the lyrics, the three of them went to a restaurant for breakfast.

Leila and Yelimia launched into another round of playful rivalry, competing to get Audrey delicious food.

In no time, they piled her plate high with food.

 

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Audrey quickly stopped them. "Alright, alright. Do you think you're feeding a pig?"

But the two of them ignored her, persistently asking what she preferred to eat.

With no choice, Audrey ate the bread brought to her by Leila and the yogurt brought to her by Yelimia. Then she pushed the rest food toward them and said, "We can't waste food. You have to finish everything else."

Their suffering was self-inflicted once again.

After breakfast, everyone gathered in the large training room, waiting to be assigned to the mentors. Before the mentors appeared, Jake, the host, gave the contestants a brief explanation of the rules. "It was a two-way selection. Contestants can choose the mentor they like but mentors have the right to refuse." Hearing this, the contestants all looked determined, set on securing the best mentor.

Raeyon was dressed in a colorful and irregularly designed cami dress, leaving little to the imagination. Leila sneered, "Raeyon is going all out. People might think she is here to find a date."

Audrey glanced at Raeyon nonchalantly before quickly looking away.

Leila wasn't finished. She continued, "If she'd spend as much time on improving practical skills as she does on attracting people's attention. She wouldn't be stuck in such a terrible situation now."

Audrey didn't like Raeyon at all but she whispered to Leila, "Okay, enough. Be careful what you say. Someone might hear you."

The live stream was not just open for fans but also for those evil commercial accounts.

Who knew what they would say about Leila behind her back if they heard what Leila just said?

Leila wanted to tell Audrey that she wasn't afraid. But seeing that Audrey really cared about her, she decided to keep quiet.

Audrey never expected that after the matter about Andrew, Raeyon still dared to openly try to lure the new mentors.

No one knew the socioeconomic background of these mentors after all.

What if one of the mentors crossed the line again? It might cause her a lot of trouble.

Thinking about this, Audrey couldn't help but become a little cautious.

Suddenly, Kieran walked out with five mentors.

Someone whispered, "Kieran came here with them in person. There must be someone very important among the mentors."

Kieran, as if unaware of the contestants' chatter, picked up the microphone and spoke to it, "Now, let me introduce you to the five mentors."

He looked at the mentors lined up in

a row and introduced them fromdeft to right "Give it up to Nate Burnett, Joe MeKinley, Rachel Arnault, Yake Madoff, and Derek Johnson

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The five mentors were soon greeted with tepid applause.

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Kieran continued, "These five

mentors all began their careers from talent or singing shows. They're experienced and gifted. With them on the show, we'll be exceptional. Have you decided which team you want to join?"

As soon as he finished his words, the contestants gathered in small groups to discuss it.

"Who should I choose? They're all so talented. I'm torn."

"It depends on personal style, I guess. Each of them has a different style."

There was no denying that each mentor was popular but some contestants looked disdainful and disgusted.

Someone in the crowd grumbled, "Why is Derek invited? I heard he's notorious for being randy." "His eyes are disgusting. I feel like a snake is twisting around me. It sends a chill down my spine."

"Oh my gosh, this filthy swine is actually one of the mentors? After the thing about Andrew, how could the producers select the mentors so carelessly?"

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Kieran gave Derek a warning look. After introducing the mentors, he left.

Jake started to tell them the rules. "Okay, everyone, please settle down. We're about to start the selection process.

"Each mentor can team up with six contestants at most and three at least.

"Now, everyone, please check if there is a heart-shaped card on the seat beside you."

Then he noticed that all the contestants had already raised the cards that they found on the seats.

Jake smiled and continued, "Keep the cards. Now, you can step up and hand your card to the mentor you like. If the mentor likes you and accepts the card, you two will be a team."

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd burst into laughter.

"What's this about? It's like a reality dating show."

"Even those reality dating shows aren't so boring."

"Jake must have hosted some boring dating show before or he couldn't stay so calm and hold back his laughter."

The contestants burst into laughter. The audience watching the live stream was also enjoying the chaos, starting to matchmake the contestants and mentors just for fun.

Amid the laughter, the selection process began.

The contestants were mostly proactive. They walked toward the mentors who they had already chosen with their cards.

But Audrey wasn't in a hurry. She just sat there.

Seeing that she stayed still, Leila and Yelimia didn't move either.

Raeyon stood up and walked gracefully toward Nate.

She hadn't just been idly mingling in the entertainment industry all these years.

Although these mentors are all strong, Nate is the strongest of them all.

The others have been somewhat hyped up.

She had made a decision. She walked up to Nate and handed the heart-shaped card to him. "Mr. Burnett,

I wonder if I have the honor to team up with you."

But Nate didn't even glance at her. With his head down, he coldly said, "Sorry, I already have a better candidate. Maybe next time."

The next moment, Nate invited Jingle and several other skilled contestants to team up with him.

Being publicly humiliated, Raeyon stiffened. Her eyes even turned slightly red.

Just when Raeyon felt extremely embarrassed, Derek said, "Mr. Burnett, you're so inconsiderate. Ms. Quinlan, why don't you join my team? I promise I'll help you

Raeyon was speechless.

She definitely didn't want to be with a randy guy.

Raeyon's mind raced. She

immediately turned to Audrey, who was not far away, and pointed at her. "Mr. Johnson, Audie and Leila over there haven't chosen their mentors yet. Why don't you ask them first? I need some time."

Derek narrowed his eyes slightly and then turned to Audrey with undisguised amazement and desire.

Audrey felt uncomfortable under his intense gaze. She was about to put on a long face when she heard Jake's calm voice.

Jake said, "Audie has already chosen her mentor!"

Hearing this, Raeyon frowned at

once. She said to Jake with

displeasure, "Everybody was

choosing their mentors but Audie

didn't even move. How did she get a

mentor?"

As soon as she finished her words, everyone saw the door of the training room slowly being pushed open.

The first thing they saw next was a pair of long and straight legs wrapped in black suit pants. It was obviously muscular.

The next moment, a man looking noble and aloof with an exceptional physique slowly walked into the training room.

His entrance made many people gasp in shock.

Everyone exclaimed in their mind, 'Whoa! Is he a supermodel?'

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The audience of the live stream went absolutely wild with excitement.

They started to send numerous comments about the man. [Oh wow! Who is this stunning guy? Oh my! I'm drooling.]

[Even his perfectly tailored suit is enticing. He's irresistible!]

The man was incredibly handsome. Although he was wearing sunglasses, his strikingly handsome face couldn't be ignored. His body was like a flawless scene from a movie, truly attention-grabbing.

Moreover, he had a distinctive and aloof aura that seemed distant yet made people want to risk everything for him, like moths drawn to a flame.

This mysterious mentor amazed everyone. Audrey was also dumbfounded!

Although he was wearing a pair of black sunglasses, she recognized him at once.

He was her husband.

While Audrey wondered why Alistair showed up here, Jake cleared his throat and said, "Give it up to the legend of the music world, Jason!"

Right after everyone discovered that the new mentor was actually Jason, they went crazy!

Even Yelimia, known for her aloofness, widened her eyes in shock.

After all, it was the legendary Jason.

He was a legend in the music world. He rose to fame ten years ago with one hit song: Stories of the sea.

He only had this one song. He became a legend right after the release of this song.

Countless people tried to imitate him but no one ever surpassed him yet.

Back then, the Internet wasn't as popular as it was now. But everyone was playing this song.

Jason became a household name all over the country.

Ten years had passed and this song remained timeless and well-loved.

Unfortunately, after releasing Stories of the sea, Jason vanished without a trace.

Rumor had it that someone even paid hackers a lot of money to find Jason but they couldn't find anything at all.

He was as mysterious and fleeting as a sudden gust of wind. No one could possibly catch him.

Now, he showed up on the stage of Supergalactic Idol out of nowhere.

How could people not get excited?

Audrey was a bit surprised too.

She never thought that Alistair was actually Jason.

Her teenage idol was suddenly her husband.

How could anyone handle this?

After a moment of shock, Raeyon suddenly came to her senses.

Standing in the middle of the training room, she shouted, "This is unfair!" Her abrupt and sharp voice broke the silence that formed with Jason's arrival. Jake asked, a bit annoyed, "Raeyon, which part do you think is unfair?"

Clenching her fists jealously, Raeyon said, "The producers must be partial. Why is this excellent mentor

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Raeyon thought, 'Why not me?

'Clearly, I am better for this mentor than Audrey.

'In terms of appearances and demeanor, I am obviously better for Jason, let alone in terms of the other aspects.

'Together, we will be a perfect team. We might attract a bunch of fans who support this pair.

'But Audrey is like a redneck. She does not deserve such a great mentor.'

Listening to Raeyon's question, Jake smiled calmly and said, "I already mentioned that the selection is a two-way process. Jason chose Audie. We didn't force Jason to do anything."

Hearing this, Raeyon felt even more jealous.

She though, 'Is Jason blind?

'Why would he choose Audrey?

'She just has a pretty face and she won the initial competition by luck.

'Jason must have been fooled by her face.'

Jake stared at Raeyon's face and then calmly added, "Raeyon, if you're

convinced, try to make Jason t

choose you too."

Raeyon's eyes lit up instantly.

She thought, 'Here's my chance!

'I will certainly join Jason's team no matter what it takes.'

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With this thought in mind, Raeyon secretly adjusted her dress, revealing her beautiful collarbones and glowing neck.

There were too many people present now. She couldn't do much so she just glanced at Alistair flirtatiously.

She said in a sickly sweet voice, "Jason, I've admired you for a long time. If you can be my mentor, I'll do whatever you need for you!"

Raeyon pretended that she tripped on something when Jason was just a couple of steps away from her. She deliberately fell toward him while gasping for breath.

This trick of hers always worked in the entertainment industry. So, she thought Jason, being a straight man, would definitely not reject it.

Thinking about this, Raeyon looked confident and triumphant.

But just as she thought she was about to touch Jason's strong chest, Jason stepped back.

Raeyon became anxious but it was too late. She couldn't stop herself from falling forward.

Everything happened so fast. She couldn't help it. So she ended up lying on the ground on her face in front of everyone.

Everyone was shocked.

Alistair looked down at the woman who fell to the ground at his feet.

His beautiful and thin eyelids were slightly closed. He looked detached and almost inhuman.

After a few moments, he leisurely brushed off the nonexistent dust from his cuffs and said, "Ma'am, I am already married. Please don't embarrass yourself!"

Raeyon was speechless.

She thought, 'He must have done it on purpose! How dare he ma'am me!'

Even the viewers watching the live stream couldn't help but disdain Raeyon.

They started to send comments about it. [Raeyon must enjoy ruining others' families. How disgusting!]

[The more important thing is that Jason is married! It's heartbreaking to find out my idol, who had disappeared for ten years, is married!]

[Even if Jason isn't married, you don't have a chance anyway.]

[Ugh! Please, you don't have to be so straightforward!]

[I'm so envious of Jason's wife. Her husband is so talented and knows how to keep his distance from other women. She must feel very secure.]

[I totally agree with you!]

[I'm more curious about the relationship between Jason and Audie. Why did Jason, an aloof man, choose Audie so quickly?]

[I'm crazily curious. Why does my aloof idol favor Audie? Do they know each other?]

[Did you forget that Audie is also married? I'm guessing Jason's wife is Audie.]

[Are you crazy? Isn't Audie's husband someone outside the industry?]

[Someone once told me Audie's husband was once a toy boy. How could he possibly be Jason?]

The comments were totally

unrelated to Raeyon, who fell on the ground humiliated. No one cared

about her. People were only curious about who Jason's wife was

If Audrey had seen the comments, she would have definitely been shocked by these wild guesses. Unfortunately, she didn't see them. The audience didn't know the truth, which led to all kinds of wild speculations.

Meanwhile, Derek extended an olive branch to Raeyon once again.

He liked Audrey but he thought she seemed tough to deal with.

So, he decided to play it safe. He chose Raeyon, who was obviously open to more possibilities. Raeyon gritted her teeth in anger.

Although she didn't want to choose Derek, she realized that he was the only mentor who wanted her. To save face, she had no choice but to reluctantly join Derek's team.

Paula and Yulia originally wanted to choose Alistair too.

But after what happened to Raeyon

they were afraid of being rejected. No mentor chose them voluntarily so they had no choice but to pick Derek too.

Soon, the other five mentors each chose five contestants but no one chose Leila or Yelimia.

It wasn't that no one wanted them. They just turned down all the mentors who approached them. Now, Jason had chosen the fewest contestants.

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Audrey looked at Alistair and coughed drily to remind him not to go too far.

He was hesitant to be the mentor of these two "love rivals" but his wife kept winking at him.

Alistair reluctantly asked Leila and Yelimia if they wanted him to be their mentor.

Leila and Yelimia nodded right away.

That was how this process ended.

Meanwhile, the audience of the live stream noticed something trivial.

[Oh my gosh, did you see that? Jason wasn't going to ask Leila and Yelimia. Audie coughed and then he opened his mouth. Also, he only kept Audie's heart-shaped card!]

[I noticed it too! He is so partial to Audie! He didn't even glance at Leila and Yelimia's cards as they fell on the floor. He only kept Audie's.]

[So, he has a crush on Audie?]

[I think so!]

Suddenly, a small group of people became fans of this couple.

They knew Audrey and Jason were both married so they didn't dare to talk about it publicly.

After this process, Jake asked the contestants to return to their training rooms.

Since it would be a single elimination tournament, each contestant had a private training room to prevent their performance from being leaked.

Leila already realized that Jason was Alistair.

So right after Jake said that they could start training, Leila quickly left.

Yelimia wanted to discuss the stage with Audrey but stopped walking when she saw Alistair walk side by side with Audrey.

Although she was unsure of what was between them, she was experienced enough to know there was something special so she decided not to interrupt them.

Meanwhile, since it was still a live stream, there were cameras everywhere.

Audrey couldn't directly ask Alistair why he was here so she had to exchange the usual pleasantries with him.

She said, "Thanks so much for choosing me! I'll work really hard. I won't let you down!"

Alistair said knowingly, "We're about the same age. You don't have to act like this."

Audrey nodded obediently and happily. "Okay."

Alistair looked at her calmly and said gently, "I watched your first performance. I really admire your talent."

He paused for a moment. His smile broadened and he said, "You can just treat me like I'm a fan of yours. If you need help with anything, just tell me. Don't worry."

The audience of the live stream had the same expression of dawning comprehension.

They thought, 'So, Jason is a fan of Audie's.

'Is Audie really so charming?

'She is very attractive to both guys and girls!'

Hearing Alistair's words, Audrey felt a bit amused.

However, afraid that the smart viewers would figure out the truth, she had to cooperate with Alistair. Audrey said, "Thank you, Alistair, for your kind words. I've written a new song. I haven't created the melody yet.'

Although Alistair had already read Audrey's new lyrics at home, he pretended that he knew nothing. He asked, "Can you show me the lyrics for your new song?"

Audrey said, "Of course."

She quickly handed him the piece of paper that she had been holding.

In the quiet training room, the only sound was Alistair's soft humming.

Audrey was worried that Alistair might be embarrassed. She wanted to advise him to ask Leila for help. But before she could open her mouth, Alistair asked, "Do you know how to play the piano?"

Audrey was a bit surprised. She said, "Yeah. But I am not planning to create the melody with piano. Alistair gently said, "How about I play you a piece of music first? If you like it, I'll help you with the melody. What do you think?"

Without hesitation, Audrey nodded and said, "Okay!"

After getting her permission, Alistair walked over to the piano.

He put the paper of lyrics on the music stand, put his hands on the black and white keys, and began to play the piano. It was a beautiful and epic melody.

His hands were incredibly attractive. His fingers were long and perfectly shaped. It was a sheer delight to watch them dance on the piano keys.

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Audrey didn't know Alistair could play the piano so well. She was dazzled and amazed! After the contestants returned to their training rooms, each one started their own live stream. At that moment, Audrey's live stream was the most popular one among all the contestants. The audience of the live stream was going wild and cheering, sending virtual gifts nonstop.

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Seeing that Audrey's live stream became so popular, the fans of other contestants sighed enviously. Their favorite contestant was not as attractive as Audrey, whom Jason had chosen.

Soon, Alistair finished the music.

The audience was completely captivated by it.

[Encore! Jason's comeback song is amazing!]

[Please, Audie! Ask Jason to play another song. If you make it happen, I'll be your number-one fan for the rest of my life!]

Audrey couldn't see the comments. But deep inside, she wanted Alistair to play another song too.

As she hesitated, Alistair glanced at the chair next to him and said to her, "Want to join me to play a duet? I'm sure your fans would love to hear you play the piano too."

The audience was surprised.

[Yes! That's what we want, not what Jason wants!]

The audience sent a lot of comments to urge them to play a duet.

Audrey rubbed her warm cheeks, not wanting to refuse Alistair. She walked over to him and sat down next to him.

Under the soft yellow lights in the training room, Alistair looked at her and gently asked, "What would you like to play?"

He was so close to Audrey that she could see the fine hairs on his cheeks.

After spending so much time with him, she still couldn't resist the allure of his stunning face.

Audrey's heart raced. She said unnaturally, "Anything's fine."

Alistair looked at her intently with a mysterious smile. He asked in a low voice, "How about 'Stories of the sea' then?"

Audrey was stunned for a moment.

She thought, 'Isn't it his song?'

She knew how to play it. She even posted a video of her playing this song on social media but very few people knew it.

As soon as Alistair said this, the audience became excited.

[Jason is using his privilege to make his idol play his song! Ugh!]

[Okay, so, my little princess and prince are playing a duet. I am so lucky.]

[I feel like I'm the happiest person in the world right now.]

Audrey nervously clenched her fists, trying to look composed. She said know how to play it but not very well. I shouldn't play with you, Jason."

Alistair grinned like a sly fox, "No worries. I'll help you." Audrey sighed with relief, "Alright then."

Soon, they started to play the piano. Their fingers danced over the black

and

white piano keys, perfectly in

sync.

[Why do I feel like this isn't their first time playing the piano together? They're amazing!]

[Shh! Stop sending comments. Just enjoy the music.]

Playing with his wife for the first time, Alistair deliberately showed off his skills. His skills were flawless.

After finishing the song, he took Audrey's hand and stood up. They bowed to the camera and then he gallantly kissed the back of her hand. ,

It was a common thing but Audrey blushed with her heart beating faster.

The two of them looked at each other silently. The atmosphere became intimate. They felt hot.

After a long time, Audrey finally came to her senses and withdrew her hand.

The online audience couldn't wait anymore. They started sending comments passionately.

[I don't want to ship them either but they are basically forcing me to do it!]

[Don't miss this, folks! I am sure this is the sweetest couple I've ever shipped this year.] [Come on! Join us!]

 

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[I don't want to ship them either but they are basically forcing me to do it!]

[Don't miss this, folks! I am sure this is the sweetest couple I've ever shipped this year.] [Come on! Join us!]

Left at home, Sunny was furious reading the flood of comments.

He never expected that his dad would be so despicable.

He thought he just tried to upset him using a trending topic. He didn't expect that his dad would join the show to grab all her attention with his mom!

The more Sunny thought about it, the angrier he became. He clenched his jaw as he typed on his phone to send comments in the live stream.

He murmured, "Sneaky old man! Shame on you!"

Because he sent comments too frequently, he was banned from sending more comments by the administrator.

Sunny felt even more frustrated so he started to badmouth Alistair online.

Watching all this, Francis laughed gloatingly.

Francis thought, 'Finally, I am not the only one who had offended Sunny.'

In high spirits, Francis even gave Sunny some suggestions, encouraging him to create a club of Alistair's haters.

Evelyn didn't like Francis's childish suggestions. She pushed him away. "Don't teach my grandson your dirty tricks."

If Sunny really started to do it, Alistair's fans would definitely fight back. Sunny might suffer a lot because of it.

Evelyn tenderly patted her grandson's head and softly said, "Don't be upset, Sunny. When your mom performs onstage, you'll be there with me to support her. After that, you can talk to your dad about it, okay?"

Hearing this, Sunny looked a little bit less displeased. He nodded firmly.

He thought, 'I will be there to support my mom!'

Meanwhile, Audrey and Alistair were sitting side by side before the piano, occasionally leaning over each other to discuss something. They looked relaxed.

The audience of the live stream was inspired by their dedication and kept cheering.

Time passed so quickly.

Raeyon, having just escaped from Derek, rushed out of the training room. She heard the piano music when she passed by the hallway.

She was rubbing her arm where

Derek had grabbed her. She thought she had bad luck. She was quickly drawn to the music so she moved closer to the door without realizing it.

She wondered who was playing such beautiful piano music.

There was no rule that forbade them from eavesdropping so she thought she wouldn't get caught.

Thinking about this, Raeyon carefully opened the door of the training room.

She saw Audrey and Alistair playing a duet intimately sitting close to each other. Occasionally, Alistair would stop to guide Audrey attentively.

Looking at them, Raeyon was extremely angry and envious.

She thought, 'Why is my mentor that filthy old guy, Derek, who always tries to take advantage of me? 'Why does Audrey get to play a duet with this talented and handsome man?' Raeyon was resentful!

She thought, 'The two of them are both married yet they are acting so intimately on the show. There must be plenty of fans angry about this. I will take advantage of this!

After a few moments, Raeyon gently closed the door in front of her.

She headed to the fire escape where there were no cameras, took out her spare phone, and opened Audrey's live stream.

Audrey was completely unaware of all of this.

Soon, she finished the song. Her perfect teamwork with Alistair received very positive reviews from the audience.

[I'm so excited. I can't believe I got to hear my hubby Jason's piano performance in my lifetime!] [Thank to Audie. Without her, Jason wouldn't even join the show.]

[That's right. I'm a diehard fan of Audie's live stream from now on. I need to see how sweet these two are going to be!]

[I'm looking forward to Audie's official performance! Even without lyrics, the music sounds amazing It's sure to be a hit once the lyrics are created!]

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All the fans were eagerly anticipating it but Audrey seemed a bit dissatisfied.

She thought Alistair totally captured the essence of this song so his music was perfect.

However, she still thought some parts of the lyrics were very heavy and the melody only made it somewhat more depressing.

She knew a lot of teenagers would listen to this song so she thought these lyrics weren't very good for them.

After thinking about it for a moment, Audrey turned to the man beside her and asked, "Jason, could you please play it a few more times? I want to tweak some lyrics listening to the melody."

Alistair naturally had no reason to refuse her so he said, "Of course."

The two of them soon became busy once more.

Watching their perfect cooperation, many people watching the live stream went crazy shipping them.

[I never knew Jason could be so patient. He's played it so many times. He is not annoyed at all.]

[Patient? You guys have no idea. Ten years ago, when he just became famous, someone hired hackers to investigate him. He sent them to jail. They're still locked up in prison.]

[Jason is just like his lyrics. He's aloof and heartless.]

[Have you already forgotten what happened to Raeyon?]

Thinking about how humiliated Raeyon was when she fell to the ground, making herself a laughing stock, the audience laughed.

[LOL! Raeyon totally deserved it. She was trying to flirt with a married man.]

[If I were Jason, I'd not only reject her but also step on her to make sure she never tries to do something like that again.]

Raeyon was still secretly watching Audrey's live stream so she saw the comments that were mocking her. Reading these comments, she almost exploded with anger.

The audience probably thought that even insulting her might bring them bad luck so they quickly changed the topic.

[It seems Audie is different to Jason. I think they knew each other before and things between them must be complicated.]

[No way. If they knew each other before this show, why are they pretending that they don't know each other?]

[Maybe they are keeping kind of a secret.]

[Where's the administrator? Kick out that annoying fan of Raeyon's!]

Raeyon was speechless.

She didn't expect to be kicked out of the live stream after just sending one comment.

She thought these people were out of their minds.

Raeyon's plan failed quickly. She bit her lip in frustration, coming up with another idea.

Soon, night fell.

By the time Audrey finished editing the lyrics, it was completely dark outside.

She suddenly panicked and said hurriedly, "I'm sorry, Jason, I was so focused that I didn't realize I took up

so much of your time. Leila and Yelimia must be waiting for you. You should go to find them now."

Feeling guilty, Audrey couldn't even look into Alistair's eyes when she said this.

Alistair stared at her for a while.

Although he didn't want to help his "love rivals," he nodded in agreement to avoid causing his wife any trouble.

Leila was practicing her dance moves alone when Alistair suddenly walked in. She was so startled that she did a split.

Although she joined the show because Alistair wanted her to, she had been scared by him since a young age. As soon as she saw him, she instinctively tensed up and blurted out, "Brother..."

The moment she uttered this word, Alistair gave her a warning look.

Leila quickly figured out that Alistair didn't want other people to know that they knew each other. She immediately said, "Bravo!"

She thought she was doing it well but it was an absolute failure.

The audience watching the live stream burst into laughter.

[Leila said "brother", right?]

[Do they know each other too? I've heard Leila is from a very rich family in Willowdale. Alistair seems to be from Willowdale too.]

[The little princess doesn't want to reveal her family background so she dares not to let others know he is

her brother. But her brother gets angry and immediately threatens her. Wow! This feels kind of shippable too!]

[Did Alistair join this show just for Leila? Maybe Audie's just a cover.]

The audience was buzzing with all kinds of speculation about Alistair and Leila.

Different groups of fans were having a big fight.

Alistair was at a loss for words because of Leila's reaction.

With a business-like demeanor, he said, "Audie asked me to check on you. Is there anything you need help with?"

Leila was quiet.

Alistair sounded like he was there to silence someone not to help someone.

Sensing Alistair's jealousy, Leila, who

was smart and eager to avoid any trouble, quickly shook her head. "I

don't need any help for

Alistair raised his eyebrow, not convinced, "Really?"

Leila nodded vigorously. "Absolutely. I've got everything under control. Jason, you should go help the

other contestants."

She was definitely not the type who couldn't take a hint.

To spend more time with Audrey, Alistair even decided to reveal the truth about him, which he once found incredibly embarrassing.

Leila knew if she kept pushing him, she was basically asking for trouble.

Hearing Leila's words, Alistair turned around and walked away decisively.

The fans of Leila and Alistair were depressed.

They thought, 'Oh no, we've only begun shipping them for a few seconds and this is the end of it!

'Fuck! It turns out that it's totally just our imagination!'

Yelimia was even smarter than Leila.

She never liked socializing with others. When she saw Alistair, she immediately sensed the cold aura surrounding him.

She didn't even give Alistair a

chance to speak. She quickly said, "I like figuring things out on my own and I don't like being disturbed. Jason, how about you go check on someone else?"

After that, she politely showed Alistair out.

Being rejected, Alistair wasn't angry at all. He took a walk and happily went back to Audrey's training

room.

Audrey, who finally managed to calm herself down, was speechless.

She thought, 'Why can't I get rid of this guy?'

Kieran, who was watching all the live stream, naturally noticed that their boss was shrugged off by his wife.

Being a responsible employee, Kieran felt it was his duty to create more chances for his boss and his boss's wife to stay together.

So, after dinner, he went to the lounge to deliver fruit and desserts to the contestants.

Getting a chance to talk to the chief planner, the contestants eagerly started a conversation with Kieran while picking the fruits.

Kieran seized this great opportunity. "You guys have been training all day. You must be tired. How about we play a game to relax?"

Raeyon was the most eager among all the contestants. She immediately asked excitedly, "What game do you mean, Mr. Patel?"

Since there were a lot of people, Kieran couldn't come up with a suitable game. After a while, He said, "How about Truth or Dare?"

Kieran shot a seemingly casual glance at Audrey.

Audrey, who found this very abrupt, became nervous.

She thought, 'Why do I have a bad feeling?'

The moment the contestants heard the game was Truth or Dare, those who were eager just moments ago instantly lost interest.

They were all public figures after all. It was not surprising if they had some secrets that they would prefer to keep to themselves.

If when they had to answer a question, they were asked some tricky ones, it would be very bad.

Although playing games with Kieran meant more exposure, many of them came up with excuses to leave. Before long, only eight or nine people were left.

Audrey wasn't interested in this kind of game. She stood up and said, "I've got something else to do so

I..."

Before she could finish her words, Raeyon interrupted her with a sarcastic tone. "Audie, it's just a game. You're not scared, are you?"

Audrey's eyes darkened as she glared at her.

Raeyon

Agavesn't afraid at all. Instead,

she

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secrets might be

belongs to en kilontent

Now it was deliberate provocation.

 

Chapter 340

Alistair's expression suddenly darkened, Just as he was about to defend Audrey, she spoke up, "I don't have anything to hide. If you want to play, then I'll join you."

With that, a spark of interest flickered in her eyes as she casually pulled out a chair and sat down.

At this moment, those who knew Audrey well could tell that Raeyon was in trouble.

Alistair smirked a bit and said, "It's been a while since I've played a game. Count me in."

Upon hearing these words, Helena, who was about to leave, stopped in her tracks.

She exclaimed inwardly, 'Wow! This is gonna be exciting.'

Worried that Audrey might get bullied, Yelimia and Leila also wanted to join in.

Jingle, Paula, and Yulia had initially planned to leave.

But they decided to join in with some hesitation because Raeyon changed the mood and made them feel ashamed to come up with more reasons to leave.

Therefore, the nine people sat in a circle around the coffee table, with Kieran acting as the referee.

Since there were many players, the game rules were kept simple.

Kieran brought a bottle of sponsored drink and placed it on the table, saying, "Since we're here to relax,

we won't play anything too complicated. We'll just spin the bottle.

"Whoever the bottle points to has to choose to accept a dare or a truth challenge. Those who fail the challenge will receive a prank punishment. Do you all agree?"

"Yes," everyone responded in unison.

Kieran chuckled, handed the bottle to Jingle beside him, and said, "Let's start with Jingle."

Feeling relieved, Jingle took the bottle.

She held the bottle, looked around at everyone, blinked playfully, and said, "I'm going to spin it now." Then she immediately started spinning the bottle.

Since everyone agreed to play the game, they all cooperated fully, staring intently at the spinning bottle, showing expressions of tension.

After a few seconds, under everyone's watchful eyes, the bottle stopped, pointing at Yelimia.

Everyone started cheering.

Yelimia couldn't believe her bad luck, getting picked right from the start. But she cooperated, saying, "Ask ahead."

She picked "truth" this round.

Aware of Yelimia's temper and cautious not to offend her, Jingle hesitated briefly before saying, "Yelimia, could I use 'truth' to exchange for a favor?"

Yelimia glanced at her with an unreadable expression, patiently asking, "What kind of favor?"

"Yelimia, I'm actually a big fan of yours," Jingle said with a smile and admiration in her eyes. "I'd much rather watch you dance than hear the truth. Could you grant this wish?"

Yelimia looked at Jingle in surprise but didn't consent immediately. She then turned to ask Kieran, "Is this okay?"

Kieran smiled gently. "Yes, it's not ruled out."

"Then I'll dance." Yelimia's tense expression relaxed into a smile. She asked, "Jingle, which dance do you want to see?"

Jingle excitedly chose one of Yelimia's iconic dances.

Yelimia had performed this dance countless times, leaving no room for error.

When the dance ended, it was met with a roomful of applause.

Yelimia also felt much closer to Jingle.

They even exchanged contact information.

Seeing how easily Jingle won Yelimia's favor, both Paula and Yulia felt a twinge of jealousy.

Even after living with Yelimia for so long, they still didn't have her contact info.

Yelimia's performance livened up the atmosphere.

Soon it was Yulia's turn to spin the bottle, and it ended up pointing right at Helena.

Thinking that the two would be opponents in the second round of the elimination match, Yulia felt a bit nervous facing Helena.

Not daring to offend Helena, Yulia imitated Jingle, trying to be nice, and said, "How about Helena sings a song for us?"

However, Helena didn't appreciate it,

gave a cold look, and said grumpily, "Why should I sing for you? Do you think I'm some bar singer or something?"

Yulia was dumbfounded, hastily waving her hands to explain, "No, Helena, that's not what I meant." She was just trying to make things easier for Helena.

Helena snorted, her tone becoming increasingly sarcastic as she mocked, "I'm not the type who can't take a joke. Why are you just imitating others? Can you think for yourself?"

These words were aimed not only at Yulia but also criticized Yelimia.

Yelimia rolled her eyes silently but didn't bother arguing with Helena.

Helena, however, was holding a grudge as she had never gotten along with Yelimia.

Losing to Yelimia in the first stage upset her already, and now Yulia dared to treat her the same way people treated Yelimia.

Helena was annoyed.

Yulia felt wronged and upset. She couldn't understand why the same situation ended well for Jingle, but she was the one getting scolded.

Seeing Helena's noticeably upset expression, Yulia was so anxious that she cried.

Finally, Kieran stepped in to mediate the situation. "Alright, Helena, don't take it out on the youngsters. Just pick truth or dare."

After confronting Yulia, Helena felt much better and didn't argue with Kieran anymore, agreeing by saying, "I'll pick 'truth'."

After causing such a scene, Yulia didn't dare to ask any daring questions. She forced herself to ask something innocuous just to get through it.

Paula quickly learned from the situation.

When it was her turn to spin the bottle, it ended up pointing right at Leila.

Paula immediately and tactfully asked, "Leila, do you pick truth or dare?"

Leila, with her carefree nature, laughed openly and said without a second thought, "Dare."

Paula thought for a moment and then said, "Call the person who is ranked tenth in your most recent call records and tell the person four words."

Leila's eyelid twitched; she had a bad feeling about this and asked, "Which three words?"

"I am into you," Paula gathered the courage to say.

Leila was taken aback.

Everyone burst into laughter, and

Helena playfully slapped her thigh, teasing "Paula, they might think. you're confessing your love to Leila. Haha, you young folks really know how to have fun."

Paula looked at Leila a bit nervously and whispered, "If you don't want to take the challenge, you can choose to drink as the penalty."

Those were just the rules of the game; it wasn't specifically targeting Leila.

Leila didn't overthink it and immediately said, "It's no big deal. I accept it."

Her contact list was full of familiar names, and saying "I am into you" to someone she knew wouldn't cause her harm.

Kieran, perhaps seeing through Leila's hesitation, encouraged her, "Just calling isn't fun enough; you should project it for everyone to see."

Leila was puzzled. "What's so interesting about my contact list?"

Kieran deliberately said, "Oh, we're just afraid you might randomly dial a fake number to fool everyone." "Alright then," Leila didn't think too much about it and agreed.

She took out her phone and scrolled through her recent calls. When she counted to the tenth one listed as Owen, her fingers shook a bit.

There was just a word on the screen, but it made Leila's heart race.

She thought, 'What a coincidence! It turned out to be Owen.'

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