"There were only eight spots, and she took one of them. It's only natural that we are all upset! We wouldn't say anything if she has what it takes, but she doesn't and yet she dares to take a spot away from someone who does have what it takes! How shameless!" the person said before leaving in frustration.Meredith picked up her phone and saw Ivy's reply.[I will work hard.]"It looks like there really is more to the story," Meredith thought. "If Ivy isn't explaining how she got into the internship program, it means that she is feeling guilty about it as well."Just then, she recalled that her aunt had once tutored Ivy and worked at the television station, so her aunt might know more about it.Meredith immediately sent her aunt a message, asking if she knew anything about it as this was the first time the station had ever selected a first-year student as an intern.Her aunt replied right away. [I don't know much about this! Had you not told me about it, I wouldn't even know that s
Everything was settled at this point, so it was impossible for Ivy to quit. She nodded and said, "From the moment I agreed to take the internship, I knew that this would happen.""If you are that horrible at it, your tutor would have never suggested that you intern at the station. The people who speak ill of you behind your back only do so because they don't know you; even if they do know you in person or find out your identity, they might still do the same. You need to understand that no matter what you do or how well you do it, there will be people who dislike you," Layla said, consoling her. "The first step of growing up is to stay strong.""Have you been through this, Layla?""Of course. Unlike you, since I was a little girl, everyone knew who I am. I'm Elliot Foster's daughter, which is why it never mattered what I did. Even if I earned my place, people would always say that I accomplished it because of my dad." Layla did not feel a thing mentioning this. "We live for ourselve
Ivy hummed in response."Haha! Maybe you will change your mind when you find someone you like, but that's for another time. You will be interning at a TV station soon. I'm so proud of you."Ivy wavered slightly at the nurse's words, but she no longer felt as nervous after what Layla said to her.Two hours later, Layla returned with Eric.The nurse went to the kitchen to cook while Ivy went to help.Layla helped Eric down on the couch and told Ivy to come out of the kitchen."Ivy, do you want to go to the broadcasting room to try rehearsing?" Layla asked. "Eric knows someone from a different TV station, and they can give you a tour when the room isn't being used..."Ivy shook her head without hesitation. "Mr. Gardner said that he will take me around the station ahead of time, so I don't need to trouble you, Big Brother Eric."The air between them instantly froze.Layla was holding back her laughter, while Eric blushed as he had not expected Ivy to change the way she addressed h
"Eric is okay with that?" Robert asked."He didn't exactly agree, but he didn't say no to it either. Layla has already moved in with him, and even if they don't share a room, they are together in the eyes of others," Ivy said with a smile. "Eric has liked Layla all along. She once showed me his iPad, and it's filled with photos and videos of Layla."Robert was stunned. "He hides his feelings well! I never knew that he felt this way about Layla.""Layla is pretty, talented, and smart, so it's normal for Eric to like her! If I were a guy, I would like her as well," Ivy said earnestly. "I think she is far more beautiful than I am.""You don't have to lower yourself to build her up." Robert shot her a look. "You just don't have a habit of putting makeup on. Once you start dressing up, you will look just as beautiful as Layla.""I just think she is better-looking than me.""Alright. She is prettier." Robert did not argue with her. "Ivy, the winter holiday is approaching, so I can drop
"Your dad is depressed and didn't want to help Layla move, so I had to stay home with him..." Avery said worriedly. "I don't want your sister to overthink things.""She didn't, Mom. Layla isn't the kind of person who would hold a grudge over something like this. She is already content that you and Dad are not opposed to her marrying Big Brother Eric.""Is that what you are calling him now?" Avery chuckled."They are living together, so I will have to change the way I address him eventually! He didn't say no to it.""Haha, anything goes, I suppose. Your sister is dead set on being with him." Avery sighed a breath of relief. "Mr. Gardner came over this morning and said that he happened to be in the area. He told you to contact him when you are free and he will take you to the station so that you can familiarize yourself with the environment."Ivy nodded. "Sure. I need to prepare for the exams and won't be free until later.""Send him a message and tell him about it, then." Avery pu
If she returned to the classroom, her classmates would ambush her with questions about the internship.As she hurried toward the entrance, she heard someone calling out to her from behind.It was Meredith.Ivy stopped and waited for Meredith to catch up."Ivy, how did you do on the exam? We share the same exam hall for the next exam, so let's get lunch together!""I planned on ordering delivery.""Oh. Are you going home?" Meredith was shocked. "I thought you would eat outside and wanted to have lunch with you!"Ivy felt slightly awkward and said, "Let's have lunch outside, then!""Haha. It's my treat. Don't worry, I won't ask about the internship because I've already asked my aunt about it."Ivy blushed at her words. "What did your aunt say?""She asked around but her friend in the TV station didn't know much. Someone else told her later on that the normal procedures were followed for the selection of the interns and that you were selected because they were impressed by your
"Do you know why I've given you the three am slot?" Harry asked."The show at three lasts for half an hour. I'm new with no experience, and I'm not as educated as my senior in the second year, so a half-hour show could be quite challenging already," Ivy said.Harry had not expected her to be so perceptive and said, "Indeed. If you do well in this show, it will be quite the accomplishment for someone your age.""I will work hard, Mr. Gardner.""By the way, come to the station alone tomorrow. It's fine if your parents want to drop you off, but it's best that they don't come inside. I know you keep a low profile and that's a good thing when you are still learning. Once people find out who you are, you will be swarmed by all their opinions and comments.""You are right. I won't let them drop me off.""See you tomorrow, then.""Yes. See you tomorrow."The next day at ten in the morning, Ivy arrived alone by taxi.After verifying her identity at the reception, they told her to take
Even if Harry had not told her that, that was precisely what Ivy intended to do."Come here. I will teach you a few tricks." He pulled out a pen from his pocket and said, "Memorize all the important nouns and numbers, and practice the words that you find difficult to pronounce..."Ivy knew all that Harry was teaching her at the moment because it was written on the material Harry had given her in the past."Most importantly, be mindful of your image in front of the camera. Our images come from the way we wear our hair, the way we dress, and our expressions. You must relax. My trick of relaxing is to imagine the camera as my best friend."Ivy nodded intently."Go ahead and practice your script, then! Let me or the staff know once you are done." Harry smiled. "Just be your usual self and you will be just as good as your senior."Ivy nodded with a smile. "Okay. I should let you get back to work!"Once he left, Ivy started memorizing the script.Andrea had signed her contract and wa