Chapter 220: Alexander in Disguise
โWho can find a way to get Oliviaโs magic tools out of her hands?โ Tobie swallowed a fast-acting heart pill. The staff were utterly clueless; no one could have anticipated this.
โWellโฆ Olivia probably plans to sell those magic tools to the other guests, right? How about we just have the others buy them?โ the assistant suggested cautiously.
Tobie almost spat blood. โAre you planning to just declare Olivia the winner outright?โ If they let the guests buy Oliviaโs gold, the magic tool store they had set up would be rendered pointless. Even if all the gold from the other two teams were pooled together, it likely wouldnโt be enough to buy up all the magic tools Olivia had.
โEveryone, figure something out! If this continues tomorrow, youโll all dress up as the staff and let Olivia have her way!โ This show would be unwatchable at this rate! The staff was in despair.
As Tobie pondered his options, the assistant suddenly rushed over. โMr. Tobie, Mr. Vance from Zenith Entertainment is here.โ
Tobie froze. Zenith Entertainment was one of the top three giants in the industry, and he couldnโt understand what could possibly make them send such a high-profile figure. Before long, Tobie met Vance.
โMr. Vance, what brings you here?โ Tobie asked courteously.
Vance smiled, but inside, he was deeply frustrated. He hadnโt wanted to come, but he couldnโt afford not to.
โI watched todayโs livestream and noticed something off with Louis,โ Vance said, presenting the excuse he had prepared in advance. Since arriving in the ancient town, Louis hadnโt even dared to leave his room. He hadnโt come to film a variety show; he was just here for the appearance fee!
โSince weโre collaborating with you on โWith You, Under The Sky,โ our company values this partnership. Louisโs behavior is a detriment to your interests,โ Vance explained smoothly.
Having just endured Oliviaโs โtorment,โ Tobie felt a wave of relief wash over him. He hadnโt expected Zenith Entertainmentโs big boss to be so considerate, coming all the way here just for this.
โMr. Vance, youโre too kind,โ Tobie said gratefully.
Tobie hesitated for a moment. โReplace him? Butโฆ this show is team-based. If Louis drops out now, weโll be one person short.โ Even though Louisโs presence had barely made a difference to Oliviaโs โslaughter.โ
Vance smiled reassuringly. โMr. Tobie, donโt worry. Iโve brought a new artist to replace Louis today.โ
Tobie, recognizing that Vanceโs word was law, no longer had any objections. No one wanted to upset such an influential figure.
โWho is the artist?โ he asked.
Vance gestured toward the entrance. โThis is our new artist, Eugene Strauss.โ Tobie followed Vanceโs gaze.
Standing in the doorway was a tall, handsome young man with an aura that immediately set him apart from others in the industry. Though Eugeneโs looks were striking, what truly set him apart was the extraordinary presence he exuded, something Tobie had never seen before in the entertainment world. After just one glance, Tobie was certain that Eugene would become a star.
โMr. Vance, you have an eye for talent. This person will undoubtedly rise to fame, and Iโm sure heโll bring in significant revenue for you in the future.โ It was clear now why Vance was so eager to recommend him.
Vance remained silent as he thought, Revenue? Ha! I wouldnโt dream of taking that!