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    She found it irritating to be the subject of others’ jokes, silently cursing them for bringing up her past.


    Ellie’s public disy of affection for Kaiden only fueled Carole’s jealousy.


    “Carole, what’s going on? Why the long face?” Darrell observed, seeing her sulking in a corner.


    “Nothing major,” she replied, powering off her phone. “Kaiden and Ellie’s love got me reflecting. Erick has always had a soft spot for Ellie. I can’t help but feel sorry for him.”


    Darrell’s eyes expressed disdain. “I share the same sentiment. Erick went to extremes to win her heart, attending sses at Critport University every day and acting as her devoted servant. Yet, Ellie readily threw herself into Kaiden’s arms without a second thought.”


    His booming voice drew the attention of several colleagues, who became keenly interested in his words.


    Growling, Darrell added, “Stop staring. I’m speaking the truth. I have a photo of Ellie with her ex-boyfriend. Interested in seeing it?”


    They chuckled, waving their hands, specting that the photo might reveal something scandalous.


    They refrained from pushing the boundaries of Kaiden’s patience, fearing potential retaliation.


    The conclusion of the live-streaming program featured an exhibition. Every contestant had to craft an artwork representing their profession using the materials provided.


    The staff members found themselves in a difficult position, needing to coordinate six contestants whose rtionships had turned sour.


    Thankfully, none of them intended to instigate a quarrel or fight during the program.


    A spectator called out, “Isn’t it ufortable to work silently with someone you consider a sworn enemy?”


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    The director found himself in a perplexing situation, unsure how to respond. What drove certain members of the audience to always seek conflict?


    In their pursuit of sensationalism and increased poprity, some variety shows intentionally instigated conflicts among contestants, asionally resorting to video edits to fabricate dramatic stories. The director preferred to maintain harmony among the six contestants, knowing that offending any of them was not an option.


    Tobias, a fashion designer, cleverly fashioned tropical nts into an eco-friendly costume. Baylee outperformed Darrell in the wine-tastingpetition, prompting Darrell to resolve to showcase his impressive wine-concocting skills on camera. Carole crafted a distinctive ne from shells and coral collected from the seaside.


    However, the audience’s focus soon shifted away from the showcased objects.


    “Ellie stretches her neck, peering in a specific direction. Is someone significant present?”


    “Carole nces in the same direction asionally.”


    “Rumors circted that Carole was Kaiden’s girlfriend. In response, Kaiden rified by stating that his wife was a certain Miss Gordon.”


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