Chapter 117
After leaving the police station, Stanley was still caught up in his one–sided silent standoff with Quinlyn.
Quinlyn was thinking about the investigation map she had just seen in the office. It seemed the task force had zeroed in on the borderlands
The big shots from over there wouldn’t be easy to catch. They usually held citizenships in multiple countries and would switch locations as soon as trouble arose, making any arrest and trial felt like a wild goose chase.
Fortunately, thanks to the large–scale crackdown, online lending had temporarily vanished. They probably wouldn’t dare to act recklessly again for a while.
June’s heat started to build, and the day before leaving for the variety show, Quinlyn received a bounty of items.
Elowyn prepared sunscreen, sun–protective clothing, various insect repellents, and snacks to keep hunger at bay, packing a whole box as if Quinlyn were preparing for an extended stay in the wilderness. Larry had sent two bodyguards, both experienced and well–versed in Jelasica’s protective standards.
Joseph assigned two servants to handle Quinlyn’s daily needs. Despite being in a bad mood, Stanley still sent over three assistants to help Quinlyn with her managerial tasks.
Quinlyn expressed her gratitude to each and even sent Stanley a game data pack that completely resolved the lag issues in the new game.
In less than three seconds, Stanley replied with a “mwah–mwah‘ emoji. [Where else can I find such an amazing sister? No amount of money could replace you.] His flattery was even more over–the–top than that flashy floral suit of his.
Early the next morning, Claude arrived with Mandy, picked up Quinlyn, and then swung by to get Quinton
The morning light was just breaking Quinton stood by the door with his suitcase, slightly tilting his head up. Janet, standing on the steps, bent down to fix Quinton’s collar. She did it carefully, her slender fingers almost looking transparent in the golden light, with a hint of pink. She was undoubtedly a beauty.
Claude, acting as the driver, stared for a few seconds, his heart pounding. Afraid his daughter would notice, he quickly looked away.
When Quinton came over with his suitcase to say hello, Claude looked up again, only to find that Janet had already gone inside.
“Good morning. Hop in the car; I’ll help you with your luggage, Claude said, beginning to open the door to get out
But Quinton stopped him, “I can handle it myself,” he said, walking over to the trunk and lifting the suitcase with both arms. “Young lads are something else.” Claude laughed, growing fonder of the three kids in the backseat. “Quinton, you’re the older one. Make sure to take care of Mandy and Quinlyn during the show, okay? Can I entrust them to you?”
Quinton stood up straight, exuding confidence, and said, “Sure, I promise you.”
After half a month of living in the villa, he not only put on some weight but also seemed full of energy and confidence–a stark contrast to how he had appeared at the party before.
The James family had an assistant with them, which meant Quinton didn’t have to do much. However, Claude was worried
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that Quinton might feel insecure among the rich kids, and reluctant to speak up. He wanted Chuinton to take the lead and show more of himself.
As for Mandy, Claude felt completely at ease with Quinlyn around.
The first episode was recorded outdoors, chosen for a picnic–something kids love the most.
At the foot of a spacious hill, a few little white houses were decked out with fresh flowers and colorful windmills, creating fairytale–like atmosphere. Everything had been set up in advance.
To help the kids relax, the busy actors and actresses should arrive early to connect with them.
Quinlyn crouched beside a sandbox, building castles with Mandy
Suddenly, Quinton, with his sharp eyes, whispered, “Someone’s coming
Quinlyn looked over and saw several vans pulling in one after another.
Inside one car, Cecilia, a top–tier celebrity, was touching up her makeup. She frowned and said, “Why did we stop here? My high heels can’t handle the grass–just drive a little further.”
The assistant hesitated, “The parking lot up ahead is full. We should get out here.”
“It’s full? Who dared to park in front of me? Get their manager over here,” Cecilia snapped while checking herself in the
mirror
The assistant grew even more nervous, stammering, “It’s not other celebrities; it’s the kids who are participating in the recording-
Cecilia was stunned, unable to believe it. She pushed the door open to see and was completely blown away.
On the spacious driveway that stretched for 300 feet, there were countless luxury cars, RVs, and supercars, with butlers and servants stationed all around–an impossible number to count. The kids who looked like they were just playing in the dirt were actually being closely watched by many eyes.
“Is this really for a show?” David, a B–list male celebrity in the back exclaimed, nearly dropping his jaw. His expression shifted to one of sheer excitement. “I’ve hit the jackpot this time. This is a fantastic gig. Lily. I totally misjudged you.”“
Earlier, when they heard it was a kids‘ show, they were less than enthusiastic, thinking it would be more trouble than it was worth. They figured it was better to go for easier gigs, even if the pay was high.
But now, as they saw the number of wealthy kids and their entourages, all complaints vanished.
In no time, Cecilia kicked off her high heels, and David gave up fixing his hair. They joyfully ran toward the grass, beaming “Kids, here we come!”
A discreet van in the middle also opened its doors, and a tall man stepped out from the back seat. Even in simple workout clothes and with unstyled hair, he looked fresh and youthful.
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Raymond offered a slight nod, signaling that they shouldn’t be so formal, with a gentle smile never leaving his face. Even though Raymond was smiling, he had an intimidating presence that made everyone not dare to walk ahead of him. If Cecilia and David had realized he was behind them earlier, they would have probably freaked out.
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