When Ms. Janice returned to inspect their bunks, she noticed that Marina and Daisy had switched ces. She reprimanded them both, not only forcing them to switch back but also assigning each of them another forty squats. As Daisy tearfullypleted her punishment, she remembered Yvonne''s earlier words: Even if we switch now, we''ll just have to switch backter. That little bitch had somehow known.


    The first day was grueling for everyone except Yvonne. The men didn''t have it any easier; only Julian, who had prior military experience, performed adequately. The others were all punished with push-ups.


    But humans are adaptable. After three days of intense training, everyone slowly began to adjust to the military environment. Since they were celebrities and not actual soldiers, the production team gave them a day off after the initial training period.


    Sandra, worried about Yvonne''s first time on a reality show, came to visit her on her day off. They arranged to meet at a restaurant just outside the base. Since Marina was also one of Sandra''s clients, Yvonne invited her along. Rachel, upon hearing their ns, insisted on tagging along as well.


    Sandra''s car was parked in front of the restaurant. She got out as they approached. The four of them entered and were led to a table on the second floor. There, by a window, sat two exceptionally handsome men.


    "Award-Winning Actor Thomas!" Rachel''s eyes lit up. Then her jaw dropped when she saw the man sitting across from him in a military uniform. "Holy crap, Yvonne, isn''t that your boyfriend? A full colonel''s insignia! Is he for real?"


    The second floor of the restaurant was quiet, and Rachel''s voice carried. Yvonne instinctively mped a hand over her mouth. "Shut up!" she hissed. "I''ve told you before, he''s not my boyfriend. Are you deaf, or do you just not understand English?"


    Their exchange was just loud


    enough to catch Thomas'' attention.


    He looked over, saw them and


    waved with a smile. "What a


    coincidence. You''re all here for lunch


    too"


    "Thomas!" Rachel beamed, pulling Yvonne toward their table. Sandra and Marina had no choice but to follow.


    "Ms. Garcia, long time no see," Thomas said, politely greeting Sandra before introducing Bet "This is my cousin Bet He''s stationed here at the stra base and was kind enough to treat me to a meal."


    Sandra''s expression wasplicated as she looked at Bet. "Mr. Bet Thompson," she said coolly. "I''ve heard a lot about you."


    Rachel and Marina, meeting him for the first time, stammered a nervous, “Mr. Bet Thompson."


    Yvonne hadn''t expected to see


    Bet hère. Her heart began to pound, but she forced a calm smile. "Well if it isn''


    ? Officer Thompson."


    We meet again."


    Bet''s demeanor was distant with everyone, including Yvonne, giving him an


    unapproachable air. Thomas, on the other hand, was warm and friendly.