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He turned on the shower, washing his face and ears, as if this could lower his body temperature and calm his heart rate.
He wasn’t sure how much time had passed, but suddenly, the bathroom door was pushed open, and Hope barged in!
“I want to see it!”
She shouted, thinking she would see what she wanted and at least wouldn’t feel like she was at a loss.
But instead, she only saw Easton, soaking wet, sitting in a wheelchair, not even having unbuttoned a single button!
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“How come… you’re still wearing your clothes?”
Hope was so embarrassed!
Easton was equally embarrassed but, on reflex, tried to fulfill Hope’s request.
“Then… I’ll undress now.”
He began unbuttoning his shirt, revealing a toned chest.
Hope’s face turned red, feeling like a pervert!
“I didn’t ask to see that!” Hope quickly backed out.
Touching her flushed face, Hope felt her head spinning.
She thought she might have a fever!
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She lay back on the bed and began reciting the names of herbs.
Unknowingly, Hope drifted off to sleep as she muttered.
When she woke up the next morning, no one was beside her, but the bed was messy, showing that Easton had been there the night before.
At least he hadn’t run away because of her clumsiness.
Hope distractedly opened her phone, and saw a message from Mrs. Knapp.
Mrs. Knapp: “I’ve already contacted the ‘All for Workers‘ Reality Show, but there’s something I just found out, and I thought I should tell you.””
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Mrs. Knapp: “Sylvia and Noah are also going to be on the show. Are you still sure you want to participate?”
Mrs. Knapp: “Noah wants to use his popularity to help Sylvia, and if you go, you might not be able to compete.”
Hope: “I knew they were going to be on it.”
Mrs. Knapp: “I see, you’re prepared.”
Hope: “Have you taken care of the
medication as I asked? I forgot to remind you, but it’s better if no one else knows about the pregnancy for now“”
Mrs. Knapp: “Thanks for the reminder.””
Mrs. Knapp: “I’ve sent the recording time, location, and theme to your email. Take a
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look before you head out.”
Hope: “Alright.”
Hope opened her email, and as expected, she found the details for the reality show.
She had known about this show in her previous life, but back then, because of the campus bullying scandal, she had been forced to drop out by the Newton family, who also blocked her from entering the entertainment industry to avoid affecting Sylvia’s path.
They made her work as an assistant to the CEO at Louis’s company.
Though she was the CEO’s assistant, from the very first day, she was made to run errands, serving tea, picking up deliveries, and even Noah, who didn’t even bother
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giving her tasks.
Only after work did Noah play the role of a domineering CEO, making her watch the “All for Workers” reality show with other members of the Newton family, checking the negative comments about Sylvia, and reporting or blocking them.
She was like free labor for online promotion!
She didn’t know how to resist back then and thought it was all for the family’s approval, trying to show them that she wanted to integrate into the family, willing to make sacrifices as a good daughter, sister, or sister–in–law.
She was really so naïve!
But it also made her extremely familiar with the reality show!
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The reality show was called “All for Workers,” where participants drew their “rental apartments” and completed daily “work tasks” to earn money to buy things to decorate their apartments.
All for Workers. He wanted to understand the lower class people through All for Workers!
Hope logged out of her email and first went to the school to ask for an extended leave. When her advisor learned that Hope was going to record a reality show, he agreed without hesitation.
When she got back, she talked to Easton, and he respected her choice. Seeing that she didn’t have a company, agent, or assistant, she thought of asking James to help, but Hope quickly refused.
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James was already too busy, delivering food, taking care of Easton, and planting herbs in the yard.
Most importantly, Easton’s legs were
entering the treatment phase with medicinal baths, which Hope had prepared all the herbal packets and methods for.
The medicinal bath was crucial, and since Hope wouldn’t be around, she trusted James to handle it.
So James had to stay!
Two days later, on June 1st, the first day of recording.
The show’s recording schedule was three days a week, with live broadcasts during recording and edited highlight clips released every Sunday.
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The content was divided into two parts: the daily life of the guests in their rental homes and their work tasks.
For those eager to watch, the livestream was available, while others could wait for the Sunday updates.
The recording took place in S City, right next door. It was June, and the sun was blazing hot, with the air thick and humid.
Hope arrived at the bus for the show, carrying a big bag she bought online for just a few bucks. She couldn’t wear it as a backpack because her back was injured.
She was the last to board, being a special guest invited by Mrs. Knapp.
The cameras for the live stream had already
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started, and Mr. Diaz, the director, reminded Hope, “You’ve seen the other guests‘ profiles, right? The live stream is real–time, and since you’re a newcomer, make sure to be polite, understand?”
After Hope nodded obediently, Mr. Diaz relaxed.
Mrs. Knapp had insisted on adding a newcomer as a permanent guest, despite the director’s objections, but since he was the biggest investor in the show and thought Hope’s looks might bring some attention, he agreed.
“Bring your luggage and head on up,” Mr. Diaz said, leading Hope onto the bus. “Let me introduce you to everyone. This is our special guest, Hope Newton.”
Hope walked out from behind Mr. Diaz. She
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wore a simple gray sports outfit with white sneakers, her hair tied up in a high ponytail, and she wore no jewelry–looking as plain as can be.
In contrast, the other six guests on the bus looked much more fashionable.
There was Alex Robinson, a young star who debuted through a talent show, dressed in trendy streetwear with a head of bleached hair and flashy red diamond earrings.
Then there was Lily Patel, a plus–sized comedic actress, who was dressed in casual wear as usual due to her body type.
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