Chapter 480
Aria smiled faintly. “Don’t worry, Ms. Archer. I won’t single you out. Moreover, you’ll be getting special treatment from me.”
Calista blinked innocently. “Why am I getting special treatment?”
Aria gave her a once–over and said bluntly, “Among the girls here, you’re the ugliest.”
With a clang, Calista’s hand shook so hard that her fork clattered onto the table. Gritting her teeth, she snapped, “Aria, are you saying I’m uglier than you?”
Aria looked from Tina to Vanessa and said bluntly, “They’re
prettier than you.”
Tina and Vanessa were classic beauties, with delicate “es and
an elegant aura.
Calista’s features were relatively plain. With lighter makeup, appeared either ghostly pale or garishly red at first glance.
might have looked fresh and radiant. But today, her makeup was so heavy that her face
Never in her life had Calista been called ugly. Her chest heaved with barely contained rage.
She said, “Aria, you’re indeed beautiful. After all, you’ve made the money most people couldn’t even dream of.”
Her words were dripping with insinuations, clearly hinting that Aria had earned her fortune through questionable means.
The atmosphere tensed, and everyone’s expressions darkened.
Aria, however, remained perfectly composed and shot back, “Are you implying I trade on my looks?”
Calista said, “Oh, that’s not what I meant. You were the one who said it yourself.”
Aria gave her an enigmatic smile, her gaze steady and quiet.
Calista felt a chill run down her spine, but she straightened her back defiantly. “What are you staring at me for?”
Aria looked her up and down and said coolly, “Just wanted to see what a fa
Calista was seething with rage.
innocent looks like.”
Seeing the tension, Finn quickly stepped in to defuse the situation. “Alright, everyone. Since you’ve finished eating, let’s start the game.”
With that, the crew members brought in the props needed for the game.
Jonathan seized the moment to chime in, “Next up is a game of Pictionary! With six of us, we’ll split into three teams. Should we do a random draw to decide the groups?”
Calista glanced at Luther meaningfully and said, “I’m closest to Luther. We’ll be on the same team.”
‘With the teams set, the cooking segment will naturally pair me with him,‘ Calista thought excitedly.
Calista had come to ship herself with Luther and wasn’t about to miss this chance.
Tina suggested, “It’d be better if we two regulars split up. How about Vanessa and I team up? It’s a perfect chance to promote our show.”
Vanessa thought, ‘Aria isn’t much of a talker, while Jonathan’s a seasoned variety show pro who knows how to look after people. It’s indeed more reassuring to have Aria in his group.‘
So Vanessa agreed. “Alright.”
Chapter 480
The crew set up a makeshift table in the center, with six strings hanging around it and a box concealing where they met in the midele.
Finn announced, “Here’s how we pair up. 1 with 3, 2 with 6, and 4 with 5. Make sure to check your number when you grab your string
The numbers were barely visible unless the camera zoomed in for a close–up,
Calista was the first to grab number one. “I’m done. Hurry up and pick yours.”
After saying her line for the cameras, she turned to Luther and whispered, “Make sure you pick number three. Don’t get the wrong number.”
Aria and Vanessa flanked Calista, forming a striking trio.
With all three of them in the same frame, comparisons about their looks were inevitable. Calista suddenly felt self–conscious and made a mental note to remind Finn about the editing after the shoot.
When Jonathan walked over, there was only one string on the table. Without even checking the number, he grabbed it and asked, “Has everyone got hold of your string? I’m going to take the box now.”
Tina replied, “Yes, I’ve got a good grip.”
Jonathan continued, “Okay, on the count of three, everyone, pull your rope tight. One, two, three!”
After Jonathan removed the box, the ropes snapped tight. But then, the unexpected happened.
The tangled ropes snapped apart, revealing Calista paired with Jonathan, while Aria ended up with Luther.
(A)
