Chapter 498


    “Collins, we’re all clear, right? Mirabe lifted her gaze to Collins again.


    Collins shook his head and looked around before suggenting. “Let’s talk in the car.”


    By now, a crowd had gathered outside the safety barriers, many wielding smartphones, eager to


    capture the moment. Mirabe nced up briefly, then pulled her face mank a bit higher on her nose.


    Leo’s celebrity status had been cemented from the moment his image, captured by a fan during a


    casual stroll, was shared within fan circles. Now, with his equally intriguing sister on site, the fans were


    buzzing, many from the local area converging on the shoot location. Their curiosity wasn’t limited to the


    superstar they adored. They were equally keen to catch a glimpse of the badass sister who dominated


    the live


    streams.


    The fans finally got up close to Mirabe. Even with her face partly concealed, she was more awe–


    inspiring than her digital persona had suggested a revtion that exceeded all expectations.


    Her sporty attire caught everyone’s eye, so much so that people began searching online for the brand.


    Following a leaked video of the shoot, the sports gear Mirabe wore sold out online and in stores even


    before the brand’s official ad had been released.


    The power of a top celeb carried weight, and when it came to supporting the sister who had helped her


    brother rise to the top, the fans were all in.


    Originally there to apany her brother, Mirabe’s poprity surged, catapulting her to Twitter


    trending fame.


    Meanwhile, as the brand’s staff were packing up the shoot equipment, thepany was flooded with


    calls about the unexpected spike in online sales, leaving the team stunned.


    Snapping back to reality, the brand manager checked the sales figures on thepany’s system, his


    heart skipping a beat at the numbers disyed. The campaign had barely wrapped, and the impact


    was already palpable. He couldn’t even begin to imagine the frenzy once the ad went live.


    Trying to contain his excitement, he shut the sales dashboard and, after a moment’s thought, dialed


    Collins‘ number.


    After an arduous journey through the crowd, shielded by their bodyguard, the siblings finally settled into


    the SUV. Mirabe removed her mask, massaging her temples the fervor of fandom was indeed


    overwhelming. She thanked her lucky stars for opting to remain anonymous in her live streams;


    otherwise, she might have been driven mad by such relentless enthusiasm.


    Collins followed the siblings while on the phone with the brand manager. He climbed into the driver’s


    seat and hung up after his brief conversation. Starting the engine, he nced in the rearview mirror


    and said, “Mira, the brand wants to shoot some more photos with you.”


    Mirabe, surprised, arched an eyebrow. “So soon?”


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    “Yeah, but the photo shoot is…” Collins was interrupted before he could finish his sentence by Leo’s


    Interjection.


    “No, she’s not taking any more gigs after this ad, and as for the photos, just decline it,” Leo stated


    firmly.


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    “Why?” Collins asked, puzzled.


    Mirabe turned to look at him, equally confused by Leo’s sudden opposition.