Semua Bab Adored Stardom: Away from Mr. Hamilton: Bab 161 - Bab 170

As some wise man said, "Comparison is the thief of joy." After hearing the tasks assigned to the men, Lauren suddenly felt her chicken and duck feeding duty was a cakewalk. Afterward, Derek assigned Henry the simple chore of weeding. Henry accepted it readily. Given his age, it did not seem right to have him join in the cleanup of the fowl droppings.With everyone's roles decided, they set off.Wyneth was the first to rise. With her motion, several young men wielding cameras also stirred, causing a commotion that surprised the rest of the guests at the table. When they turned their heads, they saw a good four or five photographers hot on Wyneth's trail.While Lauren was puzzled, Harry, ever the blunt one, bellowed, "What are all of you following her for? Isn't it supposed to be one person per camera?"Derek was at a loss for words. Beside him, Mason chuckled. "It must be because she's pretty. They couldn't resist."The photographers stood frozen for a moment, then a few returned,

Wyneth was gentle and candid. The team monitoring the footage nodded in satisfaction."Her response is perfect, balanced. If she denied the smell, she'd appear insincere, yet if she admitted it was foul, she'd be too blunt.""She reacts quickly."The more they observed Wyneth through the lens, the more they appreciated her.Meanwhile, Lauren was not faring so well. Having escaped pig-feeding duty, she was now on her way to feed the chickens and ducks. She had consumed these creatures, seen them on television, and even witnessed their slaughter during festivities in her childhood, so she figured the task should not be too challenging. But no sooner had she entered the chicken coop than she accidentally crushed an egg. She froze for a moment, slowly lowering her gaze. Then, she noticed the egg she had crushed, and a mother hen stared at her indignantly, rising to peck at her."Ahh!" Lauren screamed, "Mama Hen, I didn't mean to smash your little one!" With that, she turned and bolted

Finn shot to his feet, while Anna remained seated, her demeanor calm and unflappable. "And so what? Even if she hung up on you for some other man, what could you do?" At her words, Finn faltered, deflating into his chair. She continued, "You're overly protective of her, but you're helpless. You think I don't know you after all these years?""What should I do?""Do what? The girl has grown up. She has her own ideas. As her brother, it's best if you keep out of it or else, she'll end up resenting you."Finn bristled at the words, quickly refuting them, "I can't care about her? I only have one sister—one I've spoiled since childhood. Can I really not care?""Fine, fine, go and meddle then." Anna turned her head away, deciding not to argue any further. When it came to his sister, Finn was always beyond reason.After a moment, Finn leaned toward Anna. "Will she really resent me?"Anna had no words.After hours of shooting, Wyneth's hair was a mess, and she was drenched in the scent o

After scolding the staff, the manager turned to placate Giada. "Giada, you're already here. You'd be at a loss if you don't go through with the shooting. It's only a few days; let's do it. I'll have a word with the production team; they'll treat you extra well. Okay?"As Derek, Henry, and others returned from their task, they were met with the sight of Giada's manager, Natalie Quinn, begging her like a doting grandmother to stay and participate in the show.Giada was not moved. "I don't want to do it anymore, don't you understand?" she vented. 'During the planning of this show, they buttered me up, saying I was the biggest draw, the centerpiece of the program. I reluctantly agreed to be part of this. And now? They have brought this stunning woman on set. What's this supposed to mean? Did they bring me here to be outshined?'Natalie was left exasperated, lowering her voice. "Sweetheart, we signed a contract with them when you agreed. If we pull out now, we'll have to pay a penalty."

'W-Why should we?' Natalie failed to grasp the director's meaning, her mind whirling. 'Shouldn't he have agreed immediately? Sure, the actress is striking, but I have never laid eyes on her before. With her looks, if I had met her, I would never have forgotten. The fact that I have no memory of her can only mean one thing—she's a newcomer. No matter how pretty she is, a newcomer is just that, a newcomer with no significant fan base. Even if she gains popularity later on, it will still take at least a year or two. Surely, the director understands that knowing the current trend is the mark of a wise person.' With these thoughts in mind, Natalie cleared her throat and began. "I believe she's just a newbie who won't bring much heat to the program. Why don't we replace her with someone slightly more famous? Or, or... we could just remove her.""Remove her?"Natalie nodded, flashing an awkward smile. "Yes, simply eliminate her from the cast list." As she spoke these words, she felt a twing