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Finnian felt scared when Sophia appeared. Sophia strode over and mysteriously covered his mouth. Her eyes swept the room. She didn't whisper until she was alone with him. "Do you want a word with Odalys?"

"What do you mean?" Finnian's eyes flickered with suspicion. Sophia's last trick had completely eroded his trust.

Sophia said, "Don't you have a lot to tell her? With those people around, you can't talk things over. If you confess your feelings publicly, she'll refuse you for sure. Women love to have many backups. If you court her publicly, what will people think of her? Humans are ambitious, and Odalys is no exception. Besides, Percival will soon die. After his death, she'll be in trouble, even danger. It's the right time to tell her your love." Sophia spared no effort to manipulate Finnian.

Lying in her room, she nearly had a breakdown. She couldn't figure out how to ruin Odalys, so Finnian became her tool.

"What is your plan?" Finnian asked hoarsely. He leaned back. As Sophia relaxed, a chill ran down his spine. He had a hunch she was up to no good, but he was tempted to hear her out. Humans were insatiable, and he was no exception.

Sophia suggested, "Ask her out! Isn't she kind-hearted? Pretend to be a villager and ask her out at midnight. Then I'll follow behind her with a cameraman. That way, netizens will know about your midnight date. After the tryst is exposed, her name will be tied to yours. Public opinion is fatal. After tomorrow's shooting, you can put more pressure on her with trending topics about your relationship. Be good to her when you're alone. After you two 'straighten things out,' I'll pop up with the cameraman."

Finnian was tempted. He'd considered this method, but the consequences would be unthinkable if Odalys got angry.

"Will it work?" Finnian asked in a low voice.

Sophia gave him a confident smile. Both fell silent, but a deal had been struck.

[Guys, quick, check Group A! Something's up.] [What's wrong? I'm coming!] [They are so disgusting. I wish they'd get married and torment each other for life.] [I apologize for doubting Odalys' blunt refusal. Finnian is such a bad man. He set a trap for Odalys.] [Is that how scandals start in showbiz? Ruining someone's reputation with photos of two people alone, so-called confessions, and public opinion.] [Sophia is despicable and disgusting. I'm so angry I want to beat her up.] [Alert Odalys! Oh my god, she's in danger. Don't fall into their trap.] [Relax. Odalys can tell fortunes, can't she? Her image will collapse if she can't foresee this trap.]

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Neither Sophia nor Finnian knew the cameras in their bedrooms were still on, that their conversation had been broadcast, and that the viewers were aghast at their scheme. People who'd considered Odalys cocky fell silent, realizing she'd been too kind to Sophia and Finnian. Group B was unaware of the twist. They chatted and laughed. Their happiness was infectious, so their cameramen relaxed, listening for interesting stories.

Just then, a staff member approached Kenny. "Kenny, look." He held up his phone and played a video. When Finnian and Sophia stopped talking, he asked Kenny worriedly, "Should we alert Odalys?" Many staff members disliked Group A. One overheard Sophia's plan and asked Kenny for instructions. Kenny had the final say.

"Let's wait and see," Kenny said, narrowing his eyes. He'd observed both groups since the start of shooting and knew each member well. "What if Odalys falls into their trap? Should the live broadcast continue?" the staff member asked.

Kenny looked toward Group A and whispered, "Suspend the live broadcast if that happens. Keep quiet for now."

"Got it," the staff member nodded.

As Kenny gave orders, Odalys, Selah, and Freya walked out of the house with buckets.

"Let's prepare dinner. We'll go find some fruit," Odalys said. The wild fruits were delicious.

"Okay," Stellan nodded. It was only 4:30 PM. Stellan didn't go out with the women; he thought they'd be safe in broad daylight. He and Francis cleaned up the game while discussing how to cook it, enthusiastically sharing opinions. Odalys and her companions entered the woods.

[Netizens' comments about the location]

"This place is nice, and the air is fresh. With those vegetables and fruits, it could be developed into an attraction, a popular summer resort," Freya commented.

"You're right, but anyone addicted to their phone couldn't adapt here. There's no transportation or signal," Odalys whispered.

After a short walk, the three women saw a tree full of fruit. Some fruits were red and fragrant.

"Miracle Fruit!" Selah's eyes lit up. She ran over and found fruits as small as her fingernail.

"Miracle Fruit. It makes lemons taste sweet; it changes your sense of taste," Odalys explained. She picked a few, held them in her palm, and showed them to the viewers. The cameraman gave a close-up of the fruit and then the tree. The tree was a bit taller than Odalys, so they could pick the fruit without climbing.

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Miracle Fruit tasted good.

"Wow, it's sweet. It tastes different from other fruits," Freya commented.

Selah did the same as Freya, while Odalys quietly picked fruit. Odalys spotted plums nearby and picked some.