Ch. 256..260: My Sugar And Your Spice Chapter 256-260

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The bus continued its long journey, during which time the road grew increasingly rough and muddy terrain. The further it went, the darker and more foreboding it became. After passing through a lengthy tunnel, there was a loud bang, and the bus suddenly stopped; the engine had died. Soon afterward, there was another loud crash, and something heavy landed with a thud, shaking the ground beneath its feet. Looking back, they discovered that a massive boulder had sealed off the tunnel they had passed through earlier. Everyone’s expression changed slightly as they looked around, and then they turned to the hosts, who also seemed perplexed but had no idea what had happened.“Did we take the wrong road?” Giada asked, looking at the driver.However, the driver shook his head. “The instructions I received were to bring you here.”“Here?” Everyone looked doubtfully out the window. In the distance, there was a vast tract of land that had a road that was obviously deserted running through the middle of it. The road led to a strange-looking black building; everything else was desolate except for the building and the road.“Our program has undergone a change.” The cameraman who had been following them suddenly spoke up. “This program is modeled after a survival TV show. The road you came in on is your only way out and has been blocked off. Moreover, the signal has also been blocked. If you enter this place, it doesn’t matter how high up the social ladder you once stood; you’re now a zero. Both teams can only leave if you manage to find the key that exists in this area.”He continued, “The first team to find the key wins, and there is only one key. Don’t worry if you can’t find the key; we will pick you up later. This arrangement is not meant to make you fight to the death but for you to test the competence and skills of your secret crush. Of course, secret crushes can also use this time to determine whether the other person is worth liking. Life is long, and only by going through difficulties can one witness a person’s true character, isn’t that so?”After speaking, the cameraman waved to everyone before exiting the car with his assistant and the driver. As soon as they stepped out of the vehicle, they heard a low rumble overhead, and a helicopter swooped down to whisk them away. However, people on the bus didn’t begin to piece together what was happening until the helicopter ascended into the air and was no longer visible.“This is supposed to be a fun adventure, isn’t it? What

the hell is going on?” Lilith, who had been silent for a long time, angrily kicked a chair and cursed. “They said it’s only a mini adventure, but what the hell is this?”“How long do they plan to keep us here?” Giada looked around anxiously, her beautiful face full of anxiety. “Is there any water or food here? I didn’t even bring my makeup box. What if my makeup gets messed up?”“Yeah, yeah! Are we going to have to sleep in this creepy place at night? No way, I won’t do it!” Jodie jumped up from her seat, shaking her head frantically. She was accustomed to living the life of a pampered wealthy lady and sleeping in her comfortable bed with air conditioning that could automatically adjust to her body temperature. Her room was always filled with the scent of flowers, and the bathroom had a large jacuzzi bathtub. Soon, she regretted coming to that godforsaken place to suffer. I was crazy to even agree to this.Nevertheless, Fiona’s eyebrows also showed worry. After all, as a celebrity, appearance was always important. Coming to a place like that would inevitably reveal one’s true character and form. Meanwhile, Elyse leaned toward Leo, looking pitiful and about to cry. The previous ‘Show Your Love’ program was arranged quite well. Why did they have to change it to this?However, Amelie remained silent and composed throughout the event, unlike the other women present.The men were much more composed than the women, and except for Chester, who muttered a few words in annoyance, the others were silent and lost in thought.“Don’t worry,” Fabian walked over to Fiona and whispered.As if she had not heard him, she walked past him directly to Amelie. “What should we do now?”Nonetheless, Amelie had been frowning and had her head lowered. Hearing the question, she said, “We should first see what supplies we’ve been given.”Everyone then remembered that the program team had given them supplies before they left. They rushed off the minibus and opened the storage compartments on both sides. Two male actors pulled out all the items within, but there were only a few sleeping bags, some raw food, two camping stoves, and two pots.“This food is only enough for one day. We must leave here today, or we’ll all die of starvation tomorrow!” Chester said, disheartened.“Let’s go look for the key first,” the male host suggested as he wiped the sweat off his forehead. He made a mistake by coming to this program when he didn’t have to. When they added another team, he went from being a host to being one of the participants. The program had become a mess, and now he had to face a terrible situation. On the other hand, the members of his group did not

express any opinions and were all eager to leave. So, they followed the host and walked away without taking any food with them.“We should go too,” Fabian said, stepping forward.“No need.”Amelie parted her lips, only to realize that someone had already spoken, and it was Leo. His handsome face was unruffled, and his expression was as serious as always as if the terrible circumstances had no effect on him.“Leo, what are you talking about? I don’t want to stay in this haunted place for even a minute. We can’t let them take the key away!” Jodie anxiously spoke up.Amelie looked at her with a helpless expression. Jodie was the type who dreamed big but faltered in the face of adversity, and she was under the impression that success would fall into her lap like rain.“The show’s organizers wouldn’t make it easy for us to get the key. Acting rashly in frustration would only lead to wasted effort and no results. Let’s make some food, discuss our next steps, and let Team A explore ahead to narrow our search area,” Amelie calmly responded.Before departure, the two teams had established themselves and chosen fancy names. Amelie didn’t bother with that and simply labeled Fiona’s group Team A.“What nonsense! You act like you know everything! If you guys listen to her, you’ll definitely fail and be laughed at by Team A!” Jodie rudely replied. Her mood was terrible, and she didn’t care about maintaining her image.“Yeah, you’re not from the organizers, so how do you know their arrangements?” Giada inquired as she agreed with Jodie. Although her tone wasn’t as sharp as Jodie’s, she still skeptically questioned Amelie. “What if they intentionally place the key in the most accessible location?”“Maybe we should search around first like what they’re doing,” Chester suggested, looking at Jodie and Giada. Meanwhile, Elyse looked at everyone and turned to Leo, signaling she would follow his decision. Even though Fabian hadn’t said a word, it appeared that he would agree with the choice made by the majority. With the situation settled, only Leo and Blake’s opinions remained. Since nobody dared to challenge Leo, they turned to Blake.

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“Blakey, you’re thinking the same thing as me, right?” Jodie couldn’t contain her excitement and asked eagerly. She was confident in her decision-making skills and knew that not only would he agree with her, but he would also find her quite remarkable. Suddenly, she felt a surge of confidence and tossed her long hair gracefully.“I believe—” Blake flashed a gentle grin, and his pure and meek expression drew everyone’s attention.When she heard the word he said, she jumped up with joy. “I knew it—”“That Miss Foxy’s analysis is correct.”“What?” Jodie’s excitement came to a sudden stop. Thinking she must have heard wrong, she looked at him in disbelief.However, Blake’s eyes fell softly on Amelie. One could practically see his attraction to Foxy… Who would believe that he had no interest in her? Nevertheless, Jodie had long suspected it, and now that his gaze was so candid, she was so angry that she nearly exploded. Then, she shouted, “Leo!”Meanwhile, Leo stood silently, and his gaze was also fixed on Amelie. There was a hint of surprise in his eyes. He didn’t expect her to say what he wanted to say first. When he learned that she was Foxy, he only thought she was pretty talented, but he soon realized that her thinking was so sharp and intelligent. “She’s right,” he responded to Jodie after a while.I can’t say I blame Blake for siding with this woman, but even my brother sided with her! Still, Jodie couldn’t figure it out. What kind of monster is this woman?Then, she glared fiercely at Amelie. Receiving her death stare, Amelie shrugged silently. It’s a good thing I wore the mask here. If my true identity is revealed, Jodie’s anger might double.“Since that’s the case, let’s make some food first. I’ll wash the vegetables.” Elyse quickly brought out a basin of greens and spoke up. Then, she cleverly blocked Leo’s view of Amelie when she walked by the two.When Fabian saw that everyone had decided, he quickly assigned tasks. The girls and Chester went to look for a water source and wash the vegetables. At the same time, the remaining men set off toward the distant building to see if it could be used. Nonetheless, Jodie naturally didn’t want to do any hard work. When Leo and the others left, she angrily got on the bus and went to sleep. Hence, Amelie didn’t bother with her and took out a basket of vegetables to wash.“Let’s do it together,” Giada walked over, happily linking her arm with Amelie’s as if she had forgotten all about her earlier disdain for Amelie.The water source wasn’t difficult to find, but

the area was desolate. Since Amelie grew up in the countryside and had experience, she led the group in clearing a road without the proper equipment. In the end, she ended up taking over as leader of the small group, which had been led by Chester. After a while, they finally arrived at the water’s edge. The water was not polluted and was crystal clear, which excited Elyse, Chester, and a few others who went to play in the water.Meanwhile, Amelie silently walked to the higher ground and washed the vegetables with her head down.Then, Giada held a tomato in her hand, looked around, and squatted down after making sure no one was paying attention. She gently tapped Amelie and said, “That Mr. Alston is so impressive. Although he’s stern, his decisions are accurate and amazing. No wonder his company can be so successful. He’s such a great man! Don’t you find him attractive?”Amelie smiled absent-mindedly and replied, “Not really.” She used to find him attractive, but that was in the past.“You’re so smart. How come you have no ambition at all?” Giada pushed her in disapproval. “I’ve seen him glance at you a few times.”“Glance at me?” Amelie tried to think and could only recall sensual moments between Leo and Elyse. “I think you’re mistaken.”Nevertheless, Giada sighed lightly as she looked Amelie up and down. She couldn’t help but try to lift the edge of Amelie’s mask with her fingers. However, Amelie grabbed her hand. “What are you doing?”“I didn’t mean anything by it. I assumed that wearing this mask the whole day must be tiring for you. There’s no filming equipment here, so you can remove it.”“No need.” Amelie pushed Giada’s hand away.Afterward, Giada looked at her thoughtfully as she bit into the tomato. “Miss Foxy, is something wrong with your face since you always cover it with a mask?”“Mmm.” Amelie gave a vague answer as she didn’t want to bother explaining herself to Giada.When Giada heard her response, she suddenly relaxed, and her face lit up with a smile. “No wonder! That’s why you don’t dare to fall for Mr. Alston.”Amelie was speechless. My appearance has nothing to do with not falling for him.“Since you’re not interested in him, I’ll pursue him.” Giada playfully spoke and stuck out her tongue. As it turned out, she had been asking around Amelie for so long because she wanted to pursue Leo herself.Suddenly, a flabbergasted smile crossed Amelie’s face under her mask. After four years of marriage, I still haven’t won his affection. Thinking she could win him over in one TV show is ridiculous! Initially, she intended to give Giada some well-meaning advice but ultimately kept her mouth shut. Sometimes, it is best to let someone learn from their mistakes.As

dusk settled in after dinner, neither Fabian nor Team A had returned. Amelie could tell that Fabian had gone to find Fiona, as he had taken something with him when he left, which was probably food for her. However, Fabian’s departure didn’t affect Team B’s activities, as Leo was a stabilizing force, and everyone seemed to feel secure with him around.“Those with talent are different, like Leo. No matter where he goes, he can quickly adapt to the environment. He’s practically a God!” Giada exclaimed, her eyes constantly flicking toward the second floor where the men were surveying the terrain. Her gaze was fixated on Leo as she had already marked him as her man since deciding to pursue him.Then, Elyse elegantly chimed in, “Yeah, Leo has always been exceptional. I’ve known him for years and have never seen him falter. He’s my strongest support.”Elyse’s words emphasized her and Leo’s unique relationship, which made Giada feel like she had swallowed a fly.On the other hand, Jodie, who rarely bothered to speak to them, said something out of the blue. “Not only you guys, even I, as his little sister who grew up with him, haven’t seen him defeated yet. In school, his grades were the best, and whatever he did, he always performed dozens of times better than others.”Amelie listened quietly to their conversation, blinking. Suddenly, she thought of those days 10 years ago. Leo was silent, moody, anxious, and quick-tempered. If things didn’t go his way, he would throw things and not take care of his health. In addition, he was a problematic teenager, utterly different from the person they were describing. Perhaps, he was her bad karma from her previous life, so he showed her all his ugly sides. When she finally changed him, he left and completely forgot about her. Touching her left eye, which had almost no sight, she sighed quietly.Meanwhile, Team B still had yet to return at night. For safety reasons, everyone took turns keeping watch in pairs. So, she took the initiative to team up with Blake, as few people knew about his poor health, and she was worried he might overexert himself. When it was their turn to patrol, she didn’t wake him but went out alone. The night wind was freezing and biting, especially in the deserted wilderness. Even though the building they stayed in was old and falling apart, at least the old walls protected them from the cold. However, they were still concerned about the possibility of wild beasts or other intruders.Amelie held her phone, which had the flashlight function, and slowly walked around the perimeter. As she walked, she suddenly heard a rustling sound, like something stepping on leaves. The sound was incredibly eerie and ominous in the dead of night.

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Amelie was trying to guess whether it was a bear or a person when suddenly, the rustling sound behind her grew louder. In a flash, a powerful force struck her neck from behind! She quickly ducked out of the way and grabbed the hand, reaching for her. Twisting her body, she slipped under the other person’s arm and tried to throw them over her shoulder in one move.“It’s me!” a low voice suddenly said, and a hand pressed down on her shoulder, halting her movement.She was momentarily stunned, but then she heard the name she recognized well.“I’m Leo.”“Leo?” She turned around and shone the phone’s light on him. Then, she saw the sharp line of his jaw and, above that, his pursed lips, nose, and those clear, stern, and always indifferent eyes. He was staring at her, his eyes wide with surprise.“You know martial arts?” She would have thrown him off if he hadn’t called out in time.“I learned a little before,” Amelie replied casually, not wanting to say much. She turned her body and met Leo’s gaze, standing straight and composed. His height gave him a clear advantage, and he looked down at her as if he wanted to see right through her.“How much do you know?” he asked, feeling he didn’t know his former wife. She’s a social media star, a racecar driver, and now she knows martial arts?“Not much,” she replied, thinking they no longer needed to be honest with one another. After their divorce, it was no longer necessary for him to boastfully list her qualities. On the other hand, these were merely hobbies for her, and she never felt conceited about learning them.“I’m gonna go patrol,” she said and walked away.Nonetheless, Leo did not leave but instead followed Amelie. “Are you alone?”After Fabian left, he entrusted the patrol work to Chester. There was an initial request for a man and a woman to patrol together, but no specific details were provided.“Blakey’s not feeling well, so I didn’t wake him up,” she responded truthfully. She knew martial arts and could easily defeat the typical bad guys and small animals. So, having him around wouldn’t do her much good if a ferocious and dangerous animal came.A cold and sarcastic “Hmph!” sounded beside her as soon as she finished speaking.“You’re so concerned about him.”I assumed Blake has feelings for her, but it appears she is providing him with more care. Suddenly, a sour feeling rose in Leo’s stomach, and he clenched his fists silently at his side.These words made Amelie very uncomfortable, so she turned to look at him. His face, already

solemn, was now dark and icy, and he lifted the corner of his lips in a mocking arc. The mockery was extremely obvious, as if she had done something shameful.“Is there a problem?” She didn’t like his insinuating tone and decided not to explain. Then, she looked straight into his eyes with a completely open and honest expression. “Whom I care about is none of your business, Mr. Alston.”As her words pushed him into a corner, his chest tightened, and he struggled to catch his breath. “Did you forget what I said?”Amelie rubbed her ear, pausing to remember. “You mean the thing about me not being qualified to find a stepfather for Bria? Which law states that Mr. Alston? Or is it your ego talking? Do you think that anyone who’s been your ex-wife must simply rot away?”Nevertheless, Leo was indeed letting his ego get in the way, but he never thought about letting her rot away.“You have people you want to care for, and I have mine. Even though we are Bria’s parents, we are divorced now, and I hope you won’t cross my boundaries next time!” She spoke clearly and confidently, with no hesitation in her words.Hearing that, his face instantly went black, and he walked away from her without saying a word. Is he angry? She shrugged in resignation. Everything she said was true, and if he could do it, why couldn’t she say it?…When Amelie returned from her patrol, Blake was already awake. His clean, youthful face was tinged with a hint of disappointment. “Why didn’t you wake me up?”“Whether it’s one person or two, it’s still the same patrol. Since nothing happened outside, I went alone.” She knew he had self-esteem, so she didn’t mention his condition and spoke indifferently. After all, the reason he intended to give up ice skating was because of the injuries he had.“It’s not the same,” he muttered. I should be the one patrolling alone, not you.“You can’t go alone next time,” Blake said softly. He was always gentle with Amelie, even though he felt unhappy. Then, his bangs fell over his eyes, making him look like a handsome young nobleman, but there was a sense of loneliness and distress in his eyes. I can’t figure out how to get her to depend on me.“How about you come patrol with me, Blakey?” Jodie ran over, intentionally making her voice sound coy. She was pretty annoyed when Chester scheduled her to patrol. However, when she saw Blake had woken up, she immediately suggested he go with her.“Okay.” He nodded.Seeing him agree, she was overjoyed. “Really?” She thought he would refuse.On the other hand, he didn’t say anything and got up from his sleeping bag. Then, he walked outside, and she followed him out. When they were outside the building, she couldn’t help but hook her

arm around his and press her body against him.Then, Blake stopped and looked at the arm that was hooked around his arm with his clear, innocent eyes. Jodie saw that he was looking at her arm and quickly said in a coy voice, “I’m terrified. It’s so dark around here, and it’s terrifying.”“If you’re scared, Miss Alston, you should return first.” Following that, he pushed her hand away. “Besides, I’m not interested in you, so you don’t need to waste your time with me.”“Blakey—”After hearing his first sentence, she was thrilled because she believed he cared about her. Then, his final words were a slap to the face in the form of an emotional blow to her. Instantaneously, her smile froze into a weird, grotesque expression as he wasted no more words and walked away. “Damn it! Damn it!” She kicked and screamed for a while before regaining her senses.Meanwhile, Elyse was upstairs, silently observing the scenes below before gazing at the man across from her.When Leo returned, she was awake and could tell he was in a bad mood. She had also seen him talking with Amelie downstairs. Although Elyse didn’t know what they had said, it was clear from his expression that Amelie had made him angry. Despite his anger, he tucked Amelie into her sleeping bag and even removed his jacket to drape over her as if she was not warm enough.Soon, Amelie was fast asleep and unaware of his caring act, but Elyse could see everything clearly. Although his face was cold and harsh, the look in his eyes was tender. He seemed to want to envelop the woman in front of him in his warm embrace. Although his movements were tense and his fingers clenched hard, his touch was incredibly light. He wasn’t covering her with a blanket but hiding a precious gem.Nonetheless, Elyse was not unfamiliar with Leo’s tenderness because he used to treat her that way too. However, all these privileges were gone, and she gripped the blanket tightly with tears in her eyes. She wanted to scream and reclaim her place in his heart. That woman, Amelie, has taken everything away from me! Ever since she appeared, I haven’t been happy for even one day!Hatred filled her heart, and she suddenly had a wicked idea. Her gaze turned cold and locked onto Jodie downstairs. Although I can’t make a direct move on Amelie, there is someone who can.

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“Why are you here alone?” 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. “Get lost!”Elyse was used to her arrogant attitude and wasn’t surprised by it. In the past, Elyse couldn’t stand it and even fought with Leo because of Jodie’s 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 didn’t mind her arrogance. She pretended to be friendly and said, “I don’t mean anything else by coming here. It’s late at night, and it’s deserted around here. You’ve never experienced this, so I thought I’d watch for you.” Then, she leaned in and pointed to the top of their heads, speaking in a hushed voice that only they could hear. “Cameras are installed here in advance, and the production team watches our every move. We can’t talk nonsense.”After 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 wouldn’t bother to install cameras there. After ensuring it was safe, she comforted Jodie with a few words. “It’s 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 won’t air any clips that upset you and Leo.”Soon, Jodie’s 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 weren’t aired, she couldn’t be reckless and forget about it. After all, the production team knew, and while they wouldn’t 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.“By the way, where’s Blakey?” Elyse asked, pretending to care.However, Jodie pouted and didn’t respond.Nevertheless, Elyse pretended not to know Blake had rejected her and praised him. “Blake is a great person. He’s good-looking, talented, has a good personality, and I heard he’s very loyal. He’s impeccable.”“He hasn’t even been in a relationship yet, so where does his loyalty come from?” Jodie finally responded with a hint of contempt and sarcasm in her words.Then, Elyse chuckled and covered her mouth. “Yeah, I was talking nonsense. If he was in a relationship, why would he come to participate in this program?”The seemingly casual remark immediately made Jodie think of Foxy. That horrible woman! She’s 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 Elyse’s phone. Although the phone had no signal, it couldn’t make calls or go online but could still take pictures. There was a photo on the screen, and as the light reflected from it, Jodie’s expression changed visibly when she saw it. She didn’t even bother picking up the stone and instead picked up the phone. Confronting Elyse, she asked, “What does this photo mean?”Elyse coughed awkwardly and quickly tried to snatch her phone back. “Jojo, pretend you didn’t see it, okay? I saw your brother feeling sentimental, that’s all… So, please don’t tell your brother.”Meanwhile, 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!“Does my brother like Foxy?” When Leo agreed with Foxy’s opinion earlier, Jodie didn’t think much of it. She didn’t suspect anything was wrong until she saw the photo. “How is that possible?” The fact shocked her. “How could my brother show such affection to an unknown woman so quickly?”She 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 brother’s heart so quickly?“What kind of hypnotizing skills does Foxy have? It’s one thing for Blakey to be attracted to her, but even my brother—” Jodie’s 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!“She’s shameless by playing with two guys simultaneously!” 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 didn’t stay for long. She pretended to be embarrassed and forcibly took the phone back, covering her face and running away.… The following day, the members of Team A gradually returned to the minibus. The whole group was exhausted and collapsed before reaching the bus.“Miss Foxy’s analysis was right. The key isn’t easy to find.” A member from Team B, Gordon Jark, spoke up.“She has 100 million fans on social media. If she’s not capable, how could she achieve that?” Giada spoke up. Even though she was green with envy on the inside, she couldn’t show it because she was still in the program. Instead, she looked at Amelie with awe, mirroring Gordon’s expression.On the other hand, Blake sat quietly at her side. His bangs fell gently over his eyes as he gazed absently in Amelie’s direction with a soft, shy grin on his lips. “She’s always been so outstanding,” he chimed in, his eyes deepening. He tried hard to be worthy of her, but he still couldn’t catch up to her. His affection for her was almost instinctive and couldn’t be concealed.However, Gordon pressed his nose and hid his smile. “It seems like you like her a lot, Blakey. How come I heard that you used to like someone with the last name Dillon?”Then, 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 Jodie’s eyes. You better watch out!

Chapter 260

Seeing the hatred lurking in Jodie’s eyes, Elyse languidly strutted over with a worried look. “Fabian and Fiona have not returned. Miss Foxy has volunteered to go look for them, but Chester doesn’t want to go. What about you?”“Why should we look for them? They’re in Team A. Naturally, their teammates should be responsible for looking for them if they’re missing. We should use our remaining stamina to look for the key and leave!” Giada objected.Hearing that, Gordon nodded. “The production team won’t leave them be. We should focus on our own task.”He then turned to Jodie. “What do you think, Miss Alston?”Jodie had been the most vocal about wanting to return the other day. Therefore, he believed she was most likely to agree with him.“I don’t know,” she coldly answered before walking away.Instantly, confusion was written across his face. Have I offended her in any way? Meanwhile.“Everyone has been split into groups, so looking for them is not our job. We have no reason to waste our time for them,” Chester insisted on sticking to his boundaries. “Miss Foxy, I know you want to be nice, but please remember that anyone who finds the key wins and can leave early. As for the other team, it is naturally the production team’s responsibility.” Ultimately, his words came off as rather heartless, even though they were merely debating their respective standpoints.“While you’re not wrong, Fabian is a member of our team. Even if we have the key, we cannot leave without him,” Amelie said darkly. She did not get angry at him for his cruel words, though.Her response made Chester gape in shock, and he eventually threw something in frustration. “Fabian is even our team leader! Why is he so unruly? He’s dragged our entire team down with him!”He then glanced at Giada. “Either way, I don’t agree with looking for him. The production team only said anyone who finds the key first gets to leave first. They didn’t say the entire team needs to leave together.”Nevertheless, Amelie did not believe that Fabian had committed any wrongdoing. The purpose of this show is for people to confess their love to the person they have a crush on. His actions are spot-on with what the show wants.“So, why don’t we let Mr. Alston make the call?” Chester turned his attention to Leo after realizing he couldn’t persuade Amelie.Although Leo might be a man of few words, his actions were much more effective. He was also much better at analyzing situations. He was unanimously recognized as the group’s leader during his

brief time with them.Then, Chester shook his head when he turned to Leo and even shot Amelie a look. “Miss Foxy might be popular among the viewers, but she can be short-sighted.” Implicitly, he was accusing her of being an emotional woman.Still, Amelie understood what he meant but simply smiled instead of arguing against it. Since I am a woman, showing my feelings is perfectly acceptable.In contrast, Leo did not respond immediately to Chester, but instead, he coldly stared down at him. As the sun rose, it shone upon him, making him appear even more attractive and handsome.Then, she turned to stare at Leo through her mask when she heard Chester’s question. At that moment, she looked directly into his eyes and felt her heart skip a beat at the icy intensity of his gaze. Like Chester, a man like Leo will undoubtedly prioritize profit and victory. She worriedly frowned at the thought.“We’ll split up. One group will focus on looking for the key, while the other group looks for the other,” Leo abruptly declared.However, Amelie was taken aback by his words and narrowed her eyes at him. He still has the same icy expression as before, and the only indication of emotion on his face is his lips are pursed tightly, revealing his determination.On the other hand, Chester was so confident that Leo would fully agree with him, but he was surprised to hear the decision. After all, it would affect their search for the key. However, they were being recorded at all times. If he continued insisting on searching for the key, his reputation would be impacted when the show was finally aired. Hence, no matter how unwilling he was, he had to nod and pretend to be understanding. “You are both thoughtful and thorough.”Since they had decided to divide into two groups, it was time for them to divide amongst themselves.“I’ll look for the two missing people,” Amelie volunteered.“I’ll look for the key,” Chester stated. They had both chosen according to their own stances.The others were soon divided into teams as well.“I’ll go look for the two of them,” Blake said, joining her without hesitation.As soon as Leo heard that, he scowled, and his demeanor turned even colder.“I’ll go look for them as well,” Jodie declared, going over to their team in an unusual turn of events.Then, Giada turned to Leo. “I’ll follow Mr. Alston. Whichever team he joins, I will.” She began to shoot him with obviously flirtatious looks.His cold gaze never looked at her, so he naturally did not notice her flirtation.Seeing that, a chill spread within Elyse’s eyes. Still, she did not say anything about it. “While I’m worried about Miss Shaw and Mr. Hargreve, I was raised as a delicate and sheltered kid,” she said with a chuckle. “If I look for them, I’ll easily give them extra trouble. So, I’ll look

for the key.”When Gordon observed that everyone had chosen a side, leaving the team searching for the key with only a handful of members, he declared that he would search for the key.After they were done dividing into groups, they began to eat their breakfast.So, when the show host knew they would look for Fabian and Fiona, he told them where the two had likely gone.After breakfast was over, Leo told Giada to stay for the search. His words made Chester so happy that he had to add his convincing voice. Despite her reluctance, she remained because she did not wish to appear too defiant and give Leo a negative impression of her.Soon, the other four team members entered the forest according to the host’s clues.While it was not a dense forest, it was particularly dark due to how tall and leafy the trees were. They were so tall that barely any sunlight made it through the canopy, making the area within the forest relatively humid. They could only smell the cool breeze of fresh air and the damp stench of rotting plants.At that time, Jodie rubbed her nose in discomfort. Without a specific goal, I would never willingly walk through this place!While Blake walked at the back of the group, Amelie frequently turned to check on him, worried that he would overexert himself and trigger an asthmatic attack. He would smile at her every time and shake his head to indicate he was doing fine.Meanwhile, Jodie was walking between the two and saw them exchanging glances and clenched her hand so tightly that her nails dug into her palm. I wish I could strangle this b*tch to death. What a flirt!“The path splits into two here, and both seem to have been walked through. We cannot be sure which path they took,” Leo said suddenly, stopping and turning to look back at them from the front of the group.Even though he was raised in a pampered environment, he ensured that he remained physically fit. Hence, the walk was not taxing for him.“I’ll go this way,” Amelie said, pointing to one of the paths.“I’ll go there as well!” Jodie swiftly said.Leo blinked and stared at Jodie.She uneasily shrugged and explained, “It looks wider and not so scary.”She felt threatened by her brother and noticed his glare. He might not say much, but his eyes were highly observant. One look was often enough for him to see through a person’s demons. Moreover, she was so afraid of him that she did not even dare look him in the eye.“Mm.” Ultimately, he did not stop her from doing what she wanted.Although Blake wanted to stick close to Amelie to take care of her, it felt terrible to force Jodie to walk the more arduous path. “Take care,” he said to Amelie with a warm smile.“Got it. You stay safe as well,” she replied.As she thought of

him as a little brother, she did not think further about the interaction.However, to Jodie and Leo, that was not the case. He shot Amelie a cold, forceful glare before silently marching away. On the other hand, Jodie couldn’t hide her rage as her nails dug into a nearby tree, snapping its branches.Eventually, the four had now split up.Amelie and Jodie continued hiking into the forest, and thirty minutes later, a deep ravine appeared before them. The ravine’s stream flowed down a cliff, and its waters were so swift that it seemed dangerous.Amelie noticed faint footsteps on the ravine’s edge and had to kneel to get a better look at them.She is directly facing a cliff, and a slight nudge will cause her to lose her footing and fall into the river below. Despite her fears, Jodie gritted her teeth and inched closer to Amelie. So, she reached out her hands in silence…