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Carlos and Yana went to great lengths to keep their true identities secret, shielding them from the prying eyes of the outside world and the ruthless games of the business world.

And there she went, exposing herself after all.

‘I’ll have a serious talk with her when the recording stops, Victor thought.

Watching the show, Carlos and Yana were equally displeased with this.

Yana frowned and asked, “What’s wrong with Freya? Didn’t we warn her not to reveal her family identity in public?”

Carlos said, “Maybe it was her first time on a variety show. She probably just got nervous.”

Yana pursed her lips, thinking, ‘That didn’t sound nervous bat /ball. It was more like she’d been nning this for ages. I wonder what she’s really up bto /b

The next guest to arrive was Thomas Yacoub, a rising star in showbiz. He started out in a boy band thatter disbanded, but shot to fame with ba /bbreakout role in a hit period drama.

His partner was a guy named Wesley Harris, a film student.

Thest pair of guests arrived together.

Adam puffed up her little cheeks when he saw that face on the screen. “That bad woman is here too.”

Skr gently stroked Adam’s head. “Don’t be upset.”

He pouted. “Okay, Mommy.”

Elianna introduced herself in a sickly sweet, affected voice. Then it was the turn of the girl beside her, Sabrina Scott, who spoke in slow tones.

Once all the guests had settled in, the director organized an icebreaker session to help everyone get acquainted.

Skr quickly lost interest, so she took Adam upstairs to rest and didn’t bother watching the rest.

Two dayster, Freya unexpectedly returned home.

Carlos looked puzzled. “Why are you back all of ba /bsudden?”

Freya pursed her lips. Before she could speak, tears were already streaming down her face. “I’ve just been away for too long. I’m so homesick,b” /bbshe /b

sobbed.

“What about Victor?” Carlos trailed off, looking puzzled.

Freya clenched her jaw. “Victor said Skr should take my spot.”

Everything was going just fine until ithose /iizens wouldn’t stop harping on about her giarism, demanding she quit the show ore bthey’d /bbreport /bthe production team.

To cate the outraged audience, the production team brought up terminating her contract.

Freya thought bitterly, ‘It’s all Skr’s fault. If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t be bstuck /bin this scandal. That bitch.

In her mind, Freya cursed Skr a thousand times, wishing she could tear Skr to pieces and devour her flesh and blood.

However, once Skr took over, she would never have ba /bpeaceful day again. bThe /bidea brought bFreya /bba /bbsense /bbof /brelief.

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Carles hadn’t been following the variety show and had no idea what had happened. When Fraja said she was handpick, he didn’t think memes of at and simply said. “Just stay home and fest.”

Skr was still at work, unaware that Victor had arranged for her to join the variety show. She only found out when a pet hairs and Carter rider

Carlos, sensing her reluctance, added gently. “If you’d rather not go. prst tell me. I will talk to Victor for you”

Skr didn’t hesitate. “I’ll go.”

‘He’s still my brother, after all. I have to help him, Skr thought.

Skr said, “I’ll need to leave thepany and Adam to you for now.

Carlos put his hand on his chest and promised, “Don’t worry. I will take good care of everything for you.”

Skr smiled, “Thanks, Dad.”

“We’re family. That’s what I should do,” said Carlos.

Skr nodded softly.

Skr told Adam she was going on the show. With tears welling up in his eyes, he clung to her leg and pleaded, “Mommy,

to go too.”

“Sweetie, your little body isn’t strong enough for this. Can you wait for me at home? I promise I’ll call you every single day.” Skr said gently

After much coaxing and cajoling, Skr finally managed to calm Adam down.

With her bags packed, Skr set out as dawn was just breaking.

Victor went out of his way to borrow a car from the production team so he could pick up Skr himself.

Getting out of ithe /icar, Victor took the suitcase from Skr. “Thanks for bailing me out,” he said.

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