Chapter 153
Chapter 153
The moment the camera panned to the bed, a collective shiver ran down everyone''s spine. It felt like ice water had been dumped
down their backs, starting from their heels and shooting straight up to their necks. The viewers in front of their screens felt their
hair stand on end, a chill creeping over them.
“No way. Isn’t that the Ruby Bracelet from yesterday?” someone blurted out, “I thought Winnie took care of it.”
“| must not be fully awake yet,” another viewer typed in the chat, “because my eyes must be deceiving me. That smashed
bracelet is back?”
“That can’t be the same one from yesterday,because that was wrecked.”
“Why is there another one? And on my girl’s bed?.”
The fear was palpable, a sense of being haunted, “Damn, this is too creepy. I’ve literally forgotten Mae’s bare face because of
this.”
Mae’s makeup-free visage had momentarily recaptured the audience''s attention. It wasn’t that she looked bad without makeup.
It was just that her skin looked sallow but had turned a ghostly pale from fright. Without a touch of makeup, everyone could see
her faint eyebrows. her erged pores,ugh lines, and even crow’s feet.
Who would believe Mae was only 25?
Some of the more devoted fans were shattered, their admiration for Mae cooling significantly.
Finallying to her senses, Mae realized she was still on air without a stitch of makeup. She instinctively covered her face,
wanting to hide from everyone. Yet, the thought of being alone was more terrifying.
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In her panic, she turned to Winnie for help. After all, it was Winnie who had identified the problem with the bracelet the day
before. Mae was convinced Winnie had the expertise.
“Winnie, help me, please. Why has this thinge back?.” She was frantic, scrambling to stand before dashing to Winnie''s side
amidst the crowd, seeking some semnce of safety.
Before Winnie could respond, Candace also skittered behind her, gripping the hem of Winnie’s shirt.
“Winnie, what’s going on? Wasn’t that bracelet destroyed yesterday? How did ite back?” Gentry was equally startled and
blurted out, “Did we not deal with it properly?”
All eyes, including Winnie''s, turned to Gentry, who suddenly realized how inappropriate hisment was. It was as if he was
implying that Winnie hadn''t done a thorough job.
Gentry’s face betrayed a sh of embarrassment as he exined. “That''s not what | meant.”
Despite his vanity and fear of being upstaged by Winnie and Mervin on the show, Gentry didn’t
want to truly offend anyone after witnessing their capabilities yesterday. But his attempt to backpedal was weak, and the viewers
were quick to question whether Winnie’s actions the previous day were just a farce, using her of not only falling to help Mae
but also causing her further trouble.
Mae herself began to wonder, “Why had | assumed it was another bracelet | dealt with? Could it be that Winnie hadn''t dealt with
it properly and now she was haunted again?”
Reluctant to admit to the live camera that she’d kept another bracelet, Mae decided to shift the me to Winnie. It seemed the
best strategy, as it would make Winnie responsible for fixing the situation.
Thinking this, Mae quietly contested Gentry, “Don’t say that, Gentry. | trust Winnie’s abilities. Perhaps it was just a slip
yesterday.”
Her words were a veiled acknowledgment that Winnie had failed to deal with the bracelet properly, prompting Mae’s fans to
launch an attack on Winnie in the live chat.
“Winnie’s ignorance has screwed over our Mae.”
“What if something terrible happens?”
“It''s already a disaster. That damn thing mysteriously reappeared on Mae’s bed.”
But some ‘righteous bystanders‘ began to speak up, theirments quickly overwhelming those of Mae’s fans.
“Weren''t you all praising Winnie for pointing out the bracelet’s issue yesterday? If she hadn’t spoken up, Mae might be cuddling
with that cursed Ruby Bracelet tonight.”
“To get med for being helpful one day and then ndered the next when trouble arises? Do Mae’s fans have no shame?”
“| feel that Winnie is really wronged, yesterday she was scolded for her good intention to mention something, and today she was
scolded again for her problem, and does Winnie Mae?”
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Thements from Mae’s fans were quickly overwhelmed by thements from others. because someizens spoke up.
In the room, Winnie’s brows arched coldly as Mae ced the me on her.
She took a half—step forward, spinning around to face Mae directly. Then she asked, “Are you sure you want to pin this on me?”
Winnie’s tone was too nonchnt, almost as if she was asking what was for lunch, but her piercing gaze sent a wave of panic
through Mae.
Mae realized that she seemed to have just made a bad move. She stuttered, “I didn’t mean...
She looked at Winnie, then past her to the camera. After a moment, she bit her lip and pleaded, “I spoke out of turn, Winnie. |
apologize.”
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Turning to Bagot, who had also rushed over, she begged, “Director, can we pause the live stream for a moment?”
If they stopped the live stream, she could reveal the truth, as the show''s staff were bound by confidentiality agreements. But live
on air, she couldn’t let it slip that she had hidden another Ruby Bracelet.
As soon as Bagot heard Mae’s words, he knew something was up. He felt like he was about to lose his mind with frustration.
His show was having a rough time, to say the least.
Every episode seemed to kick off with a crisis. Just when he thought they''d managed to smooth things over, now they were
facing a possible interruption to the live broadcast?
Live shows were all about authenticity. Interrupting the broadcast was practically sphemous.
Bagot''s expression soured, “Give me one good reason.”
Mae opened her mouth, herplexion turning ashen under the watchful eyes of the other guests and crew members in the
room. She was about to concoct some excuse when suddenly Winnie, who had been silent up until now, spoke up firmly, “I’m
against cutting the broadcast.”This is from N?velDrama.Org.
It was a direct refusal.
Her tone was uncharacteristically strong and unyielding.
Winnie had held her tongue earlier, out of respect for Mae’s public image. She was here to participate in the show, not to make
enemies.
But since Mae didn’t seem to appreciate the gesture, Winnie saw no point in covering for her any longer.
Bagot sensed there was more to the story, observing Winnie’s demeanor. Then Winnie turned to Mae again, her voice cold, “I’ve
given you three chances, from yesterday until now.”
Before the others could wonder what opportunities Winnie was referring to, Mae understood her meaning. Mae’s already
troubled face turned even paler, if that were possible.
Winnie had inquired, “Was this ruby bracelet the only item?”