Chapter 159


    Chapter 159


    The police and the relevant authorities‘ follow-up investigation didn’t interfere with the shooting schedule of the show.


    After a touch-up by the makeup artist to conceal the marks on her face, Mae returned to the live studio, ready to participate in


    the day’s filming as if nothing had happened.


    However, Bagot was on the fence about whether to let Mae leave the show altogether. Mae’s mishap with the Ruby Bracelet had


    backfired, causing her to lose a significant number of followers online.


    Though her die-hard fans were fiercely defending her, Mae’s online reputation had taken a hit, not to mention the lingering


    suspicion of her involvement with some bizarre, unexined ritual before the police had cleared her name.


    Considering how Naylor, a guest from the previous episode, had left midway through the show. Bagot realized that another mid—


    season departure could tarnish this season''s reputation beyond repair. Sessive guest “incidents” would make recruiting future


    participants nearly impossible.


    After a lot of thought, Bagot chose to carry on as if everything was normal. The best course of action was to finish filming the


    current season.


    The morning had been a whirlwind, with the police getting involved, but finally, around eleven o’clock, the show formally resumed


    its nned activities.


    “Today, each of you needs to pair up with a couple and convince them to team up with you. We have a trail here at the inn that


    the original innkeepers, a lovely couple, used to walk. You can follow their route to Golden Horizon Hills or choose another path,”


    the host exined to the six participants.


    “To save time, the production team has already secured a list of couples staying at the inn. You can choose your partners from


    this list,” the host continued, handing out the list to each guest. Mae, wanting to hide the nascent lines on her face, went for a full


    makeup look, transforming back into the morous girl that her fans adored.


    But there was a noticeable difference from the day before, especially when she stood among the other guests. If the others were


    rocking a casual, understated look, Mae was all glitz and m, as if she were ready to walk the red carpet.


    The contrast was even more pronounced next to her partner for the day, Gentry. As ant esoteric blogger, Gentry wasn’t exactly


    unattractive, but he was far from polished. Standing beside Mae. their pairing was like oil and water.Content held by N?velDrama.Org.


    Since they were undertaking separate tasks, the production had set up individual live-streaming rooms. Gentry’s fans started to


    grumble about their bad luck, having been paired with someone who was nearly in hot water over a covetous mistake. The


    combination


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    just didn’t work, and many decided to exit the stream in search of more aesthetically pleasing duos.


    Meanwhile, Mae’s remaining fans were riled up by thements from Gentry’s followers and began to retaliate.


    The live chat quickly descended into a battleground between the two fan bases, driving away the casual viewers who hade


    for the show''s content.


    With viewers fleeing the toxicity. Mae and Gentry’s stream numbers dwindled to a sad few. leaving only the most loyal fans.


    Bagot couldn’t bear to watch and turned his attention to the


    other streams.


    Candace and Mervin, another pair of participants, were quick off the mark, knocking on the doors of a couple from the provided


    list. The door was answered by a pair of excited college sweethearts, especially the girl who was a self-proimed fan of


    Candace.


    “Candy. Oh my gosh, I’m a huge fan. Are you here for the task?” the girl squealed, her phone streaming the very show she was


    now part of.


    Candace, realizing the opportunity, shed her best smile and asked, “Since you''re already in the know, would you and your


    boyfriend like to join us for the rest of the task?”


    There was no hesitation. The fangirl agreed eagerly, and her boyfriend had little choice but to follow suit. The duo had easily


    secured their target couple and were ready to take on the challenge ahead.


    Back in the live chat, Candace’s supporters were ecstatic, cheering her on and hoping for a win alongside Mervin.


    Amidst the cheering, some viewers, intrigued by the drama, clicked over to Winnie and Kane’s stream. The chemistry between


    the two was undeniable, and the neers quickly acknowledged that the fans had not exaggerated the pair’s allure.


    As the viewership numbers fluctuated and loyalties shifted, the reality show continued to unfold, with each pair of participants


    navigating their own unique set of challenges and adventures.


    Winnie had always been a knockout, but with a professional makeup crew working their magic. she was now the epitome of


    effortless beauty. Standing next to Kane on camera, they were a feast for the eyes, a real treat for anyone who appreciated good


    looks.


    But a pretty face didn’t always mean good fortune. They had already approached two couples with their questions, only to be


    turned down t. Not everyone was keen on broadcasting their romance to a national audience online.


    Just when it seemed like their luck had run out, Kane’s sharp eyes caught sight of a man and woman strolling into the courtyard


    through the gate. Despite the sweltering heat, the woman had her arm looped through the man’s, their closeness suggesting an


    intimate bond.