Chapter 290


    Before Ruben became infamous as a director who drove contestants to the brink in survival game shows, he was already known for his madness. So, when it was announced he was helming a dating reality show, people were more nervous than excited. Would it turn out to be a delightful surprise or a total nightmare?


    Suggestions for renaming the show started pouring in: "Die If You Don''t Date," "Date or Turn Savage?," and "Mom, the Director''s Forcing Me to Find a Partner."


    [I must be a bit twisted to be so excited about this. I''ve watched survival shows and dating shows, but never abo of both. The anticipation is killing me. *rubbing hands in giddy excitement*]


    Chloe was dumbfounded.


    When Tony had called it a "government-funded holiday," she had pictured herself sipping pi?a cdas under the Maldivian sun, not marooned on a deserted ind.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved.


    The primary reason for her participation was to dodge Pax. Yet, somehow, Pax had also managed to follow her, and Connor was there. Chloe was definitely not happy.


    Pax ambled over to Chloe''s side. He looked down, a dimple appearing, his voice soft. "Chloe, my heart-flutter vote is yours every day."


    Chloe''s face was expressionless; her typically radiant face was now as dull as a dead fish. Even her beautiful eyes had lost their sparkle. Her voice was t, mechanical. "You vote for me, and I''ll smash your head in."


    Pax wasn''t fazed. "Don''t be so mean, Chloe. Let''s just have some fun."


    Chloe couldn''t find any joy. Suddenly, she spoke up, "I want to withdraw from the show."


    Chloe raised her hand. "I want out. I''ll pay the breach of contract fee."


    When she signed up, Chloe noted the fee was twenty million. It wasn''t a small amount, but she could afford it. Staying would mean falling into ire''s trap, a fate worse than losing twenty million.


    Chloe announced her intention to leave, but the broadcast team remained silent. She repeated herself several times, but there was still no response.


    [The production team is too ruthless.


    Even Diana''s soft voice got response, but not Chloe''s


    [Why does Chloe want to leave? Is she avoiding Pax?]


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    [Pax looks so pitiful. It''s like he is about to cry. I''m so invested in this couple. What do I do?]


    [A cliché plot, but I''m a sucker for it.]


    Shortly after, a drone buzzed in.


    The same mechanical voice spoke, "Hello, everyone, I am your Butler, Lovebot. Please note that once you''re on the ind, withdrawal is not permitted unless it''s a


    life-threatening situation. Today''s task is self-sufficiency. Please note that during your interactions, you will determine who among the fellow participants will be your preference and cast your heart-flutter vote tonight.


    "We''ve left some basic supplies along the way for everyone, so please follow me."


    Left with no other choice, they followed Lovebot to find the supplies.


    The drone led them to a cluster of palm trees on the beach.


    They found severalrge parcels. Upon opening them, they discovered materials for setting up tents.


    Pax checked the contents. "Looks like we can set up tworge tents. Let''s get our shelter ready first."


    Faith spoke up, "Now that we have somewhere to stay, what about


    food? Surely, the production t


    t leave us hanging. Content


    The broadcast voice chimed in again. "You are on your own now,"


    Faith was exasperated.


    Diana seemed worried, tugging at Connor''s sleeve. "Uncle Connor, what should we do?"