Chapter 48

"What's up?"

Lily caught a whiff of smoke on Ella and knew something was off. She gave Ella a hard look.

Ella leaned in and whispered what had just gone down.

"What!" Lily practically shouted.

Noticing everyone staring. Lily waved them off. "Mind your own business,everyone!"

The crowd dispersed.

Lily could barely contain her excitement. "You know, this might actually be a good thing. If you can handle him in bed, that's a talent too!"

She grabbed Ella's hand. "Show him your charm. Don't let him get the upper hand! If you end up divorced, you could get more money or at least some perks!"

Thinking about the billions Arthur had thrown into the show, she fumed."How dare he throw billions at a mistress? You better get your share, strike while the iron's hot!"

Ella knew Lily meant well, but she shook her head. "I don't need that, I can make my own money! We'll play with men later!"

"Men?"

A cold voice suddenly cut in.

Ella froze, turning to see an awkward sight.

She was sitting, and Arthur was standing, so her face was right in front of his crotch.

One look and Ella knew it was Arthur.

She slowly looked up, guilt flashing in her eyes, but luckily she had on sunglasses.

Just as she was about to look away, Arthur grabbed her chin, bending down to stare at her through the shades.

"What were you saying? Say it again."

His voice was icy.

Ella swallowed nervously, pressing her lips together, not saying a word.

Seeing this, Lily slapped his hand away. "Don't touch her! What do you think you're doing? Take your hands off her!"

"Hands off?"

Arthur mocked, thrusting his hips so his crotch bumped Ella's forehead.

Feeling the heat, Ella quickly pulled back.

But Arthur grabbed the back of her head, pressing. "What's this about playing with men?"

"You heard it!"

Ella,fed up with his questioning and the recent humiliation, snapped. She pushed his hand away and spat, "What's wrong with playing with men?You can have a mistress, but I can't have men?"

Arthur sneered, a cold aura around him. "You've got guts!"

He stepped closer, about to say more when Ava, in high heels, ran over and grabbed his arm. "Arthur, what are you doing?"

"Nothing!"

Arthur glanced at Ella with a knowing look, then grabbed Lily's clothes and dragged her away, sitting next to Ella.

Their bodies were pressed together, and even through the layers of fabric,the heat was palpable.

Ella shifted uncomfortably.

As soon as she created some space. Arthur closed the gap again.

By now, everyone was watching, and even a fool could see something was up between them.

Ava stood off to the side, her face darkening as she noticed the subtle glances around. She gritted her teeth in anger but forced a smile and returned to her seat, trying to maintain her composure.

The director hurried over, holding a megaphone and beaming with happiness. "Hey everyone, welcome to our live show! We're kicking things off now. We have cleared up any misunderstandings from yesterday, and now we want to apologize to Ms. Worry-Free officially."

He walked up to Ella and gave her a deep and sincere bow.

This action set off a storm of comments.

[Why apologize? Ms. Worry-Free is just a troublemaker, always bullying Ava or seducing men. Last night she got close to a guy who's engaged!]

[Engaged? What a terrible person! Get her off the show!]

[What kind of pull does she have to make the show bow down? We need to unite and kick her out!]

The comments were soon filled with anger.

Lily sat in the corner, hands on her hips. "These people are too much!"

The director,sweating bullets, carefully watched Arthur's expression.Seeing he wasn't angry, he quietly sighed in relief. "AIright, the apology is over,let's continue..."

He pulled out cue cards to explain today's task.

Ella listened closely, but Arthur suddenly leaned in, his breath hot on her neck. "Need my help? I can help you win."

Ella stiffened,glaring at him. "No, just mind your own business!"

"Okay!"

Arthur obediently stopped talking and pulled out his laptop to work.

'What a weirdo, he has his own office but comes here to work.'

Ella shot him a look and focused on the rules.

Yesterday's task was about measuring and sketching; today was about cutting.

As soon as the director finished, Ella eagerly got up and headed to the studio.

Lily followed closely, and Ava, who was last. looked at Arthur working

intently.

She bit her lip, unwilling. "Arthur, everyone is suspecting something between you and Ms. Worry-Free..."

"That's right!" Arthur responded lightly, then picked up his laptop and left.

Watching his cold back, Ava's face turned red with anger. "No way, I won't let anyone take you away. You're mine!"

In her fury, her face twisted slightly. "Bitch, I'll definitely kick you out!"

Just entering the studio. Ella sneezed.

Lily screamed. "How wild was your sex? The desk has moved!"

Ella blushed. "Sorry, if you're uncomfortable, we can ask for a different desk!"

"It's fine. you're the one using this desk anyway!"

Lily wanted to say more, but the live broadcast had started.

And today, there was a famíliar face in the studio.

It was Leo.

Seeing him again. Leo waved enthusiastically."Itraded places with a classmate to learn from this director!"

"Young people eager to learn is a good thing, happy cooperation!"

Ella extended her hand.

In front of the camera, their hands clasped together.

The audience buzzed with comments.

(We came to this live stream for Ava. but look what we got. How shameless, she's even shaking hands with a guy who's engaged!!