Heather nodded and kept quiet, focusing on her meal. Her mind, however, buzzed with thoughts about the Davis family, which her mother mentioned. Apparently, they were more powerful than the Pledgers. Could they really rival the elite families of Riverdale? If they were that influential, why hadn''t she heard much about them before? Strange.


    The next morning at 9:30, Collins dropped Mirabe and her brother Leo at the "Country Comfort" filming location. As soon as they got out of the car, they ran into the director.


    After a brief chat with Walker, Collins drove away. Walker, who rarely mingled with the cast, approached Mirabe with a hint of concern. "Hey kiddo, no more examsing up, right?"


    Mirabe blinked, not quite getting his point. "This show wouldn''t be the same without our little princess," Walker sighed.


    Reactions varied at hisment. The host thought: It''s not the little princess who can''t go on; it''s you, Director. Leo thought: Keep your ''little princess'' to yourself!


    Mirabe cleared her throat, recalling some of the livestream fromst week. She straightened up and nodded to the director. "Sorry, it was my brother who caused you trouble."


    Leo was stunned. Couldn''t she leave him some dignity in front of the director?


    Walker waved it off with a smile. "No big deal, just make sure not to miss any more shoots."


    That was the main point.


    Walker soon moved on to discuss the day''s shoot with the host, leaving Mirabe and Leo to wander towards the farmhouse to join the others.


    Everyone had arrived early today, except for Gabriel''s group. Hans and Heather''s groups were already there. The live stream wasn''t set to start until ten, and Emmitt, the cameraman, wasn''t around yet.


    Hans was chatting with Heather but paused when Mirabe and Leo entered the yard. He turned his attention to them, especially Mirabe.


    After a greeting, Hans remarked to Mirabe, "Two weeks away, and you''re even more popr than your brother."


    Mirabe raised an eyebrow and replied politely, "I owe it all to our audience''s kindness."


    "Haha, your brother mentioned you had examsst week and couldn''t make it to the shoot?" Hans had always found Mirabe quite likable. She was sharp, polite, modest, and well-mannered. He looked forward to seeing her in person once the season wrapped up.


    Heather and Michelle, standing nearby, perked up at Hans''s words. Having chatted the previous night, they were skeptical that Mirabe had been away for


    exams.


    Mirabe nodded. "Yes, the exams were crucial. I couldn''t miss them."


    "Missing one shoot isn''t a big deal, especially since you''re a senior in high school. Educationes first," Hans said understandingly.


    Mirabe responded softly, recalling how Hans had looked out for Leo in thest episode. "Thanks for taking care of my brotherst time. We should all get together for a meal when there''s a chance."


    Hans chuckled and waved his hand dismissively. "It''s nothing, really. But I''m always up for a good meal."


    Mirabe took out her phone, and they exchanged numbers and added each other on Messenger.