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Contract Marriage: Let's Make It Real, Mrs. Sterling!

Chapter 52: The True Uncrowned King

Author: Ning Qinghan
updatedAt: 2026-01-21

CHAPTER 52: THE TRUE UNCROWNED KING

The host sensed his gaze was on Jensen Sterling, who was particularly good at seizing the moment, and directly asked Jensen Sterling, "What do you think, Professor Sterling?"

Jensen Sterling chuckled lightly, "Naturally, I share the same view."

"Then, would Professor Sterling care to offer a critique as well?"

Jensen Sterling is like a walking magnet for viewers; the host wished he could just tie him to the stage as a good luck charm.

If you can call him, do so; it’s all about the ratings.

Jensen Sterling paused for a moment and continued, "I’m not a professional in this field, so I won’t give a professional review, but even as a layperson, I feel this is a visual feast. I believe others might think the same."

What he said was quite skillful. Even if I don’t understand, I feel it’s downright perfect!

The host wanted to keep calling him, but time didn’t allow it, as Mia Sutton’s group’s segment had already run excessively over time, so they had to let it go.

Backstage, the director was overjoyed, feeling like this was a pleasant surprise. He could already envision the ratings soaring after this episode aired.

Initially, to ensure good ratings, the production had gone to great lengths to invite Nolan Sinclair. That was already a big draw, even if just for one episode. Now, with the addition of Jensen Sterling, it’s destined to be a hit.

Especially since Jensen Sterling mentioned he just happened to have free time and came to watch the stage live, and it was his private schedule.

By saying this, he’s essentially promoting the show. Just imagine, if an Oscar-winning actor sneaks in to watch a talent show, it must be quite a spectacle. Wouldn’t the netizens flock to watch?

...

The show’s staff had already added a seat next to Nolan Sinclair when Jensen Sterling took the stage.

"It seems our ’Cocoon’ is truly popular!"

"Alright, let’s have the next group of participants come on stage."

"Professor Sterling, we’ve added a seat for you down here, so you can watch from there."

Jensen Sterling seemed to glance inadvertently in the direction Mia Sutton had left, then said okay and strode over to the seat the production team had arranged for him and sat down.

Mia Sutton’s group finished, and the others continued, but after Mingyu’s standout performance, everyone was lackluster.

On any other occasion, some groups could earn an eight out of ten, but with ’Cocoon’ as the benchmark, everyone felt the others fell far short, so naturally, the scores dropped significantly.

During this time, whenever there was a chance, the host would bring Jensen Sterling and Nolan Sinclair out for their comments, with an obvious purpose, but the audience was buying into it and enjoying it.

In the end, Nolan Sinclair was tired of speaking and simply said it was not bad. Jensen Sterling would immediately chime in with, "I think so too," causing laughter in the audience.

In the audience, Josie Yates sat there, deep in thought. Did Actor Sterling praise Mia Sutton just to agree with her? It shouldn’t mean anything else, right?

It probably doesn’t, but she recalled once more his words: "It’s great!"

Why does it feel like something’s amiss?

After pondering for a long time without coming to a conclusion, she gave up.

Today is another day of being enchanted by Mia Sutton’s beauty—no, no, no, not just beauty this time, but Mia Sutton, who combines beauty with talent.

She can already imagine the sensation the broadcast of the show will create; it’s truly phenomenal!

The true uncrowned king of the night.

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