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Phoebe couldn’t help but chuckle at Andrea’s comparison of herself to a pig being fattened up for slaughter. Crude, but accurate
Why were these people so desperate to make certain individuals famous in the entertainment industry!
It wasn’t out of kindness or for the well–being of their children.
Most likely, they were just fattening them up–preparing for the eventual slaughter.
Luck accumulated in the entertainment industry, as long as it was gained through genuine admiration, wouldn’t harm the fans.
And it wouldn’t raise red flags with the special departments or horoscope associations.
For example–her own life was extended through the admiration of others.
But because her fans were drawn to her naturally, there was no backlash or harm to them.
However, if luck was obtained through dark arts, the results would be instantaneous, but it would come at a high cost.
It would drain luck from fans, affecting them negatively.
The more loyal and devoted a fan was, the more luck they lost–all of it going to fuel their idol’s rapid rise.
That kind of luck transfer was dangerous and easy for special departments to detect–making it risky.
Whoever was behind Andrea and the others had been planning this for over two decades, possibly even longer.
A person with that level
el of patience wouldn’t risk exposure by taking shortcuts
Instead, they were using a safer method–letting Andrea and others naturally rise to stardom, then leeching their accumulated luck. Which meant there were likely more “children” like Andrea in the industry.
Phoebe wrote: [I think there must be others. I’ll keep an eye out. On the surface, you seem really engaged in the show, but behind the scenes, you’re just slacking off with those three. Are you intentionally avoiding fame!]
Andrea wrote back (Exactly. I don’t want to be harvested too soon or be ‘fattened up too quickly. I was forced into the entertainment industry–1 don’t actually like it at all. I just pretend to work hard enough to gain steady popularity, but not enough to skyrocket. That way, I keep growing at a slow pace without drawing suspicion.]
If she showed resistance outright, they might force her into the spotlight.
But by pretending to go along, they wouldn’t intervene too much.
After all, becoming famous wasn’t easy.
Unless they used forladdeh techniques, but even they wouldn’t risk getting caught.
This was the looptiple Andrea had found.
She still couldn’t understand why Sienna was so eager to throw herself into this me
Thess
When people like herself were trying so hard to escape, Sienna was voluntarily walking into the trap.
Phoebe was impressed—Andrea was smart, cautious, and fully aware of the situation.
She knew exactly what she wanted and how to survive.
Undike Sienna, who had been spoiled rouen by the Jenkins family and was too drunk on
her own
ambition.
She thought too highly of herself, never realizing how easily she could be crushed.
Andira wrote again (They want ine in get close to you, gain your trust, and then help Sienna take you down. I can only say that you and Sienna are deeply connected–aut unfortunately, so am L]
Phoebe nodded and wrote. [Got it. We’ll follow their plan–let them think we’re playing along. That way, they’ll expose themselves.]
After all acting was their specialty
Phoebe didn’t fully trust Andres yet.
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Asher undled and muudded. [Sounds goodl|
Working with smart people was always rasy..
They undersinod each other without needing excessive words,
She really enjoyed talking to Phoebe – it was relaxing and effortless.
After they buished writing, James and Jimmy arrived, rady carrying a tray of freshly grilled seafood
he paper, claiming she was going to help osu,
kondre a quickly pait away the
Then, which no one was paying attention, she tossed the paper into the fire,
She watched carefully as the flames turned casli before returning to eat and chat with the others.
That ght, they slept on the yacht.
tolly back line.
The next day, they returned to shore and met up with the production team to fly li
The Jenkins family stayed behind in Dormechia, waiting for Lydia to recover before heading back.
Reece, however, returned with them—at he was cold and distant the entire trip, especially toward Maddox.
were clear.
„His hostility and disdains were
But Maddox? He couldn’t care less. He was a rich heir too. He was also a top–tier celebrity. Who the hell did Reece think he was
So not only did he ignore Reece, Inst lie also switched seats to sit with Phoebe.
On the way back, the two of them chatted nonstop, laughing and enjoying themselves.
It was obvious that Phoebe felt lighthearted and at case when she was with Maddox.
That sight nude Reece uncomfortable–deeply uncomfortable. And it only made him like Maddox even more
Back in their home country, as soon as they steppest suit of the arrival gate, Phoebe spotted brenda standing at the pickup area.
Brenda saw her too, waving with a bright smile. Pheels, over here!“:
After saying her gayes to the show crew, Maddox, and the other cast members, Phoebe quickly walked toward Breisla.
Reece, watching Beensla wave at Phoebe like h
soll be
feli a pang of bitterness.
Sull, he followed behind Phoebe, making his way toward Brenda as well.
vada linked as with Phoebe al sand, “Let’s go.”
With one hand pulling her suitcase and the other held by Renda, Phoebe replied, “Okay”
She had bald frenda her return date in advance, and Brenda had insisted on picking her up
Walking ahead together, the two chatted as they made their way to the parking lot entrance Reece trailed behind them.
At the parking lot emurance, Brenda auddenly turned around and looked at Reer with confusion. “Why are you following us?”
Herer sind matter–of–factly. “You’re my sister, Ain I not allowed to walk with you? Since you’re already here picking someone up, can’t I just hitch a
nile in your car?”
The real reason for had followed them was simple—he wanted to spend more time with Phoebe.
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so shameless? Sure, we te technically siblings, but our relationship sarks right now. Why would I let
two good lauddlies to pick you up instead.”
Did he really think she didnt know why he was trying to get i
Did he really think she’d help hand Dream on
Reece’s face darkened. “Tin your
hecida scoffed. “Great Then let cancel our sibling relationship. Don’t follow uns–find your own ride.”
With that, she waved him off, then fruly walked into the parking lot with Phoebe.
Phoebe, from start to finish, never once turned !
Not once dud she speak to him.
Being rejected so outright, so harshly by his own sister, Reece didn’t even have the lace to try pushing any further.
He stood there watching Phoebe’s silliouette disappear from sight.
His chest tightened with disappointment and pain. Irritated and frustrated, he pulled his mask on and headed toward the taxi pickup area.
age to the
He had intentionally told his assistant not to pick him up today. As soon as he got into a cab, he opened the group chat and sent a message to
Reece [Come out for drinks.]
