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“I told you there’s good food when you hang out with Quinlyn, Mandy said as she immediately sat down next to Quinlyn
Quinton glanced at Raymond and quickly moved his little legs to grali a seat on the other side, trying to look calm yet
Raymond chuckled and rubbed his nose. He hadn’t planned on sitting next to a kid he didn’t know. So before finding a spot, he politely asked, “Can I sit with you guys? Don’t worry. I’ve brought my own food”
Quinlyn seemed reserved and not very talkative. Raymond thought she might be difficult to relate to. To his surprise, Quinlyn nodded and invited him.
She said, “Sure, let’s eat together. There’s too much for us to finish. Mandy, go ahead and call everyone over. The more the
merrier.
Mandy wasn’t stingy at all. Having already won the competition, she felt secure in Quinlyn’s top friend position and wasn’t uncomfortable with the other kids. She quickly ran around calling everyone, and before long, they all joined in
“Wow, Quinlyn, the food here really is the best. It’s freshly made by a Michelin–starred restaurant,” a kid exclaimed.
Another one chimed in, “My family’s servant makes some pretty good shark fin soup. Give it a try?
Raymond was a bit surprised to see Quinlyn sharing food with her friends so naturally, without any signs of being standoffish.
It seemed like the butlers from different households all recognized her, as they each paused to say hello while moving things over.
“Quinlyn, our young gentleman has caused you some trouble.”
“Thank you for looking after our young lady.”
Quinlyn nodded in return and focused on her meal. Noticing that Raymond hadn’t started eating yet she nudged a few food boxes toward him. “These won’t make you gain weight. You can try them.
Raymond was taken aback. He hadn’t expected her to know he was trying to maintain his figure with low–fat meals, and that she would even share her food with him was surprisingly thoughtful.
While the kids were having a lively time eating and playing, the celebrities dining under separate sun umbrellas were not feeling great.
“What’s with the director? The program clearly mentioned it was our time to shine. But instead, we’re making fools of ourselves. How am I supposed to keep my image if things keep going like this?” Cecilia complained.
They were almost ready to quit–those rich kids were just impossible to please.
“Alright, the show’s funded by some big boss upstairs. Didn’t you see Raymond came too? We’re just lucky to be part of it,” the manager said.
While serving a meal, she tried to reassure Cecilia. “A lifestyle consultant is coming this afternoon. Let them handle it, and you just stick to your roles.”
“Lifestyle consultant? Even if a preschool teacher came, it wouldn’t help now,” Cecilia rolled her eyes and c cast a deep glance at Raymond, who was not too far away, feeling even more dissatisfied with the kids.
ained. She
During the lunch break, the kids insisted on staying outside like Quinlyn, enjoying nature on loungers instead of returning to the car for air conditioning.
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So, the servants began setting up beds, spraying bug repellent, and ensuring the loungers were at a comfortable bright transforming the large lawn into a luxurious resting area for the children.
The director, feeling powerless, could only turn a blind eye and hope the afternoon shooting would go smoothly
Mandy was buzzing with excitement, whispering beside Quinlyn. This is so thrilling. It’s my first time sleeping like this Quinlyn, do you think a big bad wolf will come out of the woods and eat me?”
There are no wolves in these woods, Quinlyn said seriously. “Even if there are. I’ll chase them away”
Mandy giggled and reached out her little hand to hold Quinlyn’s, their small hands swinging gently between the loungers “Quinlyn. I’m so glad you’re here….
Gradually, the ambiance around them grew quieter. Quinlyn turned her head to see that Mandy had fallen asleep, leaving her hand still clutching Quinlyn’s. Quinlyn laid back down and closed her eyes as well.
The surrounding noises faded. The servants, butlers, and the bodyguards were keeping watch all around them
Half an hour later, Quinlyn suddenly opened her eyes, looking toward the woods. Someone had just passed by And sounded like two different sets of footsteps.
Her big eyes scanned the area quickly, noticing that Raymond was missing. His manager was asleep, obviously unaware of anything happening.
Quinlyn thought for a few seconds, then got up and tucked Mandy’s hand back under the blanket. She slipped on her shoes and headed toward the forest.
The butler noticed her movement and started to approach, but she shook her head, signaling him to stay put. She was just going to take
a quick peek.
There was a bamboo grove nearby with a gentle slope. Stepping inside, she felt a cool breeze surrounded by tall bamboo stalks, their slender green leaves swaying gently.
Raymond, carrying his DSLR camera, was taking photos. He had noticed this beautiful scenery in the morning and rushed over during lunch break to capture it.
Just as he was deeply focused on his photography, a noise sounded behind him. Startled, he turned around and saw it was
Cecilia.
“Raymond, am I bothering you?” Cecilia asked, tucking her hair behind her ear, revealing her graceful neck. “I thought this place was beautiful I couldn’t sleep, so I decided to take a walk. What a surprise to find you here.”
As a well–known figure, she naturally had some allure. However, Raymond had encountered more beauties than she could imagine and wasn’t impressed at all. Plus, he had no interest in entertaining her mediocre act.
“Well,
you enjoy the scenery at your own pace. I’m heading off now,” he said, striding away.
“Raymond, wait up,” Cecilia called out, caught off guard. She instinctively reached out but missed. Feeling slighted, she said, “I just wanted to talk to you. Why do you always keep me at a distance?”
Raymond didn’t even glance back at her forced tears. “If you hadn’t trailed me and pretended to run into me, I might have believed you
Cecilia fell silent. As her lie had been exposed without mercy, she dropped the act
She said. “Raymond, you’ve been in the industry for years without any scandals. Everyone’s guessing you might be into guys. What’s wrong with trying it out with me? It could help clear up some rumors”
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“Why should I have to prove anything to dispel rumors?” Raymond replied coolly, unconvinced by her words. “Besides, do you even like me?
Cecilia paused, momentarily taken aback by the seriousness of his question, then started laughing. “Does liking even matter? In this industry, isn’t everyone just having fun? Who knew you would be so unexpectedly innocent.”
Raymond’s face grew cold, and only his good manners kept him from saying “disgusting” He turned to walk away.
“Hold it! If you try to leave now, I’ll scream for help, Cecilia threatened, grabbing her collar. When she saw the shock in Raymond’s eyes, she smiled defiantly. “Tve got to be tough to get where I am today.
“From the start, you’ve always walked into every scene like a natural, shining brightly and standing out from the could you ever understand the struggles of someone like me who has to rely on their looks?
after that
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“So, for the sake of everyone, why not date me for a month? I promise I won’t bother you
Raymond was at a loss for words. It was the first time someone had threatened him like this. Just as he was considering how to get out of this awkward situation, a voice suddenly came from the bamboo grove nearby. “Get the camera, and take her picture.”
