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phia walked slowly, almost as if she wanted them to stop her, but nobody spoke up
When she reached the door, she glanced back at the group next door. They were still chatting quietly, with laughter echoing from their vide
They’re planning to isolate us. Are we being bullied in the entertainment industry?”” Sophia gritted her teeth and muttered.
he intentionally made her tone heavier for the cameras:
“In today’s world, people were sensitive to isolation and bullying. She didn’t believe that Odalys and the others wouldn’t get bombarded by online
“What’s this? She’s the one causing all the trouble, but now she’s shifting the blame to others.]
This is unbelievable. Sophia is such a bitch.]
Tactually think Sophia has a point. They’re all part of the same group. Why are they isolating Sophia and Atlas! Does that mean Sophia doesn’t deserve food just because she can’t find any?]
Now that I think about it. Sophia and Atlas are kind of pitiful.]
to get bu by
“Everyone watching the footage felt a bit sympathetic. It wasn’t really about isolation or bullying. It was more about Sophia wanting to without fifting a finger.
“She didn’t want to search for food but expected to be served. When no one catered to her, she started to complain.
a still early. You can go out and search for fifteen more minutes,” the cameraman kindly reminded her
“Bat Sophia wain’s having it. She stomped her foot in frustration.
want us to go out and search for food! What if I get sunburned?” Sophia snapped instinctively. The cameraman
noond. The sun is blazing! You want us to go out
en aback, and didnt respond
“Arias remained ulent his energy drained. For some reason, after arguing with Sophia, he fell like he couldn’t get his spirit back. Being isolated by everyone wasn’t the problem. It was the emptiness he felt inside.
“Atlas, say something?” Sophia urged when she noticed his silence. She quickly walked over to him, trying to act cute, but Atlas instinctively took a
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step back
“Sophia’s hand froze in mid–air, and she stared at him, disbelieving. “You’re disgusted by me?”
“Knock it off. You stole the snake eggs this morning, and you almost scared everyone to death. Now you’re still making a fuss. What do you want to do Atlas sisapped before he could stop hinsself.
“As soon as he spoke, tears welled up in Sophia’s eyes. She staggered backward, unable to believe what she had just heard. She looked at Atlas, her voice trembling “Even you’re yelling at met
“Do you think I wanted to steal the eggs! I wanted to get you guys some supplies! But now that things went wrong, you’re blaming it all on me!”
at things went wrong?” Sophia
***What if the eggs were chicken eggs! Wouldn’t you have eaten them together? Then why is it my fault now that whispered, her voice heavy with hurt.
“She had never been treated so coldly before. Now, she regretted dragging Odalys onto this variety show
“She didn’t get the attention she expected. Instead of being the center of admiration, she was being targeted by everyone. It all happened because Odalys kept trying to show off, and now Sophia had become the one everyone was comparing.
Forget it. I don’t want to argue with you anymore.” Atlas was fed up. He turned and walked away, not wanting to say
y another word to her.
“Sophusat down on a nearby chair, staring blankly at his retreating figure. She buried her face in her hands, overwhelmed with emotion
“She murmured. “I can’t let this go on like this. There are only a few days left. I need to grab the spotlight and draw attention.”
get to be the center of attention. The
Sophia thought to herself, 1 can’t leave the entertainment industry. It’s the easiest way to make money, and I’ll get to key is that only in this industry can people notice me.
Thurs the only way I’ll ever have a chance to marry into a wealthy family. I can’t live that kind of poor life. If I don’t stay in the entertainment industry, where else can I go? Right now, the Bennett Group’s business is in trouble.
“If the company goes under, or if the Bennett family falls apart, what am I going to do? The entertainment industry is the easiest way to meet the big players, where even the smallest investor is a millionaire!
“With these thoughts racing through her mind, she quickly forced a smile. Although her fists were clenched tightly, she still managed to turn gracefully and walked toward the next door. When she got there, she found that everyone had already finished eating
***Sorry for disturbing you all today. Thank you for letting us use your fire. Francis said politely, packing up the bones from the ground and stretching laly
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“Stellan waved his hand dismissively. “We’re all here for the show, no need to be so formal.”
“Although they weren’t exactly friendly, they weren’t at the po
point of ripping each other apart in front of the cameras. Courtesy was still expected.
“While they were talking, they noticed Sophia had quietly walked up and was standing not far from them. They exchanged a brief look.
was too emotional earlier, and I came to apologize. Also, for what happened this morning, it was my ignorance that almost dragged everyone. into trouble. I’m really sorry.” Sophia said softly.
Sophia didn’t truly believe she was wrong. What she didn’t want was for these people to become her enemies.
“She couldn’t afford to make enemies in the industry, especially when these people could become valuable contacts and resources that would help her secure her position in the entertainment world. She couldn’t afford to miss out on that.
***Instead of apologizing to us, you’d be better off going out and looking for food. It’ll get dark soon,” Francis said, pointing at the sun.
“Time was running out. The mountain p
path was tough to navigate, and if they didn’t hurry, it would be evening by the time they got back.
“Sophia didn’t expect him to be so blunt. She thought after apologizing, they would offer to share some of their food with her.
But Stellan had no intention of being generous, and Freya was sitting under a tree, drinking from her cup. Selah and Odalys were chatting, and it seemed like Odalys was giving her a divination reading.
“Hearing Sophia’s voice, neither of them seemed interested in engaging
Odalys, Sophia said, struggling to take a step forward. When she saw Odalys holding Selal’s hand, Sophia forced a smile and asked, “Are you doing divination for her!”
*** heard you do divination, I haven’t had a chanc possible.
a chance to ask you for a reading. How about doing one for me?” Sophia said, trying to be as charming as
“Freya was stunned and stared at Sophia, trying to figure out what Sophia was after..
***Do you really want me to do a reading for you!” Odalys sneered at her.
“Sophia was wearing a pink dress with high heels, standing there elegantly and composed. Her face was covered with heavy makeup, attempting to hide her pale complexion.
“On any normal day, she would have looked fine in that outfit. But this was a village.
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“It wasn’t that people couldn’t dress up here. It was just that the ground wasn’t paved with concrete, but rather hard soil. Everywhere she walked her high heels, she left small indents from the tips of her shoes.
“Sophia looked glamorous, but she felt completely out of place.
“Most people around her were dressed casually, and the area was infested with mosquitoes. Sophia’s exposed artis were immediately covered in two itchy bites, but she couldn’t scratch them without drawing attention.
The scene felt awkward, and even Odalys fell silent as she watched.
