After the greetings were over, Juniper walked over and sat down next to Jimmie. She leaned back habitually, crossing her right leg over her left in anguid, casual


    pose.


    Miranda blinked in confusion. She had been worried Juniper might feel out of ce or intimidated among so many celebrities, but she had underestimated her. The girl adapted surprisingly well, looking asfortable as if she were in her own living room.


    The other guests also watched her with amusement, finding it refreshing to see a celebrity so utterly without pretense.


    Juniper''s eyes scanned the room, looking for something to drink, when she suddenly met everyone''s curious gazes. She cleared her throat, blinked, and quietly uncrossed her legs, adopting a more proper posture.


    Seeing her reaction, the other guests broke into warm smiles. She was just a young woman, after all, with a refreshingly spontaneous personality. It was actually quite endearing.


    While everyone else was smiling, Ynda couldn''t manage one. Juniper had taken the seat right next to her, and now all eyes were on her. Just moments ago, Ynda had been the center of attention. Now, with Juniper''s arrival, everything had changed.


    *That bitch,* Ynda thought, *how dare she steal my spotlight? Without the title of ''the great actor''s sister,'' who here would even give her the time of day?*


    Her breath hitched, and her expression turned ugly. She could only clench her fists, forcing herself to remain calm. *It''s fine,* she told herself. *The day is long. I''ll have plenty of opportunities to make her look like a fool.*


    Once all the guests were seated, the show''s director approached with a stack of cards. “Today''s activity is a horseback riding experience," he announced with a smile. “The production team has already prepared equestrian outfits for everyone.” At these words, Ynda''s head snapped up, a faint, knowing smile ying on her lips. If she remembered correctly, Juniper had wandered into a stable as a child and was nearly trampled to death. Ever since then, she''d been terrified of horses.


    Ynda, on the other hand, was different. Her family had hired private tutors to teach her equestrianism since she was a girl. After more than a decade of lessons, she had mastered the art.


    Furthermore, as far as she knew, none of the other guests could ride. Today, the spotlight would be hers, and hers alone.


    "Please proceed to the changing rooms," the director continued. "Professional riding instructors will be waiting for you at the entrance."


    The guests rose from their seats. The men led the way, with the women following behind.


    "Jiana-"Ynda called out, wantingpany. She didn''t dare get close to Juniper, and Willow was known for new shaes tongue, so she avoided her too, leaving Jiana as her only option.


    "Ah..." Jiana just yawned, walking right past her toward the restroom.


    Ynda nced back at Juniper


    and Willow, who were walking


    side-by-side, deep in conven


    Yn


    Wasn''t Willow famous for being aloof? Why was she suddenly so friendly with Juniper? *She must be trying to get on her good side because of immie Ynda thought with a sneer. *So much for her high and mighty act. Deep down, she''s just another social climber.*


    Not wanting to be left alone, Ynda hurried to catch up with the male guests, who were discussing their recent work schedules and uing projects. She tried to times but coulde get a word in.  s?novels


    interject several times.let


    [Online Comments:]


    ["Willow really seems to like Juniper! She won''t stop talking to her."]


    ["I always thought Willow was so cool and distant, but next to Juniper, she almost seems... delicate? lol"]


    ["Why does Jiana keep running to the restroom?"]


    [“You really think she''s going to the restroom? She''s cking off, duh!”]


    ["LMAO"]


    [“Our social butterfly Ynda is awfully quiet today. It''s weird not having her stir up some drama."]


    [“She''s not quiet, she''s being ignored."]


    ["She''s always trying to get cozy with this guy or that guy. Does anyone else think she just sounds desperate?"]


    ["Hahaha, the shade is real!"]


    [“I heard that for the riding segment, Ynda is the only one who actually knows how to ride."]