In person, Alice York didn’t seem as cold as she did on WeChat.
She spoke gently, too.
’I really like this!’
"You’re right. A person who doesn’t keep their word can’t make friends. So, does that make us good friends now?" Edward Ellison smiled and extended a hand toward Alice York.
But Alice dodged it, looking away as if she was a little embarrassed.
Edward Ellison imdiately pulled his hand back, but the smile on his face grew wider. He rubbed his palms together and asked, "How long have you been here?"
The place Alice looked toward was exactly where Cecelia was standing.
At that mont, Cecelia was staring at her, her eyes filled with a jealousy so intense she looked like she wanted to tear her apart.
Alice’s lips curled into a slight smile as she replied, "About half an hour."
"You’ve been here for half an hour? Oh, man. I got held up with sothing. If I’d known you were here, I would’ve co to see you right away," Edward Ellison said, looking annoyed with himself.
Alice looked back at Edward Ellison. "I’ve heard about the procedure from the others. Is there anything else I need to pay attention to, Director Ellison?"
"Yes, yes, of course. Co with , I’ll explain it to you slowly." Edward Ellison turned and gestured for Alice to follow him onto the set.
Alice followed at a leisurely pace.
As she passed by Seraphina Sheridan, she saw the astonishnt in Seraphina’s eyes. Alice curved her lips into a smile. Seraphina understood the aning behind it and quickly regained her composure.
"Like the others, you’re a resident female guest. You can’t leave with a male guest."
"What if I et soone I really like?" Alice asked casually.
"Not even then." Edward Ellison really wanted to say, ’But you’re my treasure!’ He turned around. "The male guests who sign up for this show are all overconfident but average guys. They have low salaries and are just so-so in looks. You’ll see after you film a few episodes."
Alice pressed her lips together to keep from smiling.
Edward Ellison then pointed out a spot for Alice. "You’ll stand there later, next to Cecelia and Lynn. The caras will focus on you guys more. When you get famous, more male guests will co on the show for you, and your appearance fee will go up too."
’No wonder so of the female guests clung so desperately to Edward Ellison. They could get more screen ti and a higher appearance fee.’
Alice put on a well-behaved and understanding expression. "Oh, that sounds great."
Edward Ellison’s heart practically lted. "How can you be so cute?"
Alice wrinkled her nose slightly. "Everyone around says I’m cute."
That one sentence was enough to make Edward Ellison’s head spin. The way he looked at Alice was like he had just found a priceless treasure, and he was dying to make a move on her right then and there.
’Easy does it, easy does it.’
’It’s only the first day. Don’t want to scare her off and let a sure thing get away.’
"You get settled in first. I’m going to make a call."
After saying that, Edward Ellison took out his phone and walked away. He found lody Lancaster’s number and dialed. He really had to thank her for introducing this treasure to him.
Alice turned around, only to find a resentful face right in front of her.
It was Cecelia.
Right now, Cecelia’s face was full of jealousy and disgust. "Don’t think you can really snag Edward just because you’re a little pretty. I have skills you don’t. You can’t compete with ."
"..."
Alice tried her best to suppress a smile, saying with a straight face, "Mm, your skills are unparalleled. Truly impressive."
Cecelia snorted. "You heard them talking about ?"
Alice cupped a hand to her mouth and lowered her voice. "I overheard by accident."
Cecelia’s expression changed slightly, but only for a few seconds. Then, she adopted a proud posture again. "Then you should know your place. Don’t you dare try to compete with ."
This ti, Alice really couldn’t hold it in and let out a laugh.
Cecelia glared at her furiously. "What are you laughing at?"
Alice walked past Cecelia, tossing a line over her shoulder, "He’s a rotten cucumber. Be careful you don’t get sick."
"..."
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When lody Lancaster received Edward Ellison’s call, she had just finished a eting.
Owen Sterling had also been in that eting. He was sitting across from lody Lancaster; he was her superior.
Wyatt Sterling hadn’t co today, so the decision-making power rested with a few senior executives.
After the eting ended, Owen Sterling’s secretary imdiately began organizing the docunts. He didn’t leave, still looking at his laptop.
lody Lancaster answered the phone right there. Whatever was said on the other end, her expression visibly brightened. "I’m glad you like her. Alice is shy and not good at expressing herself, so please guide her along. She’s so beautiful, she’ll definitely take your show to the next level."
Across the table, Owen Sterling had already looked over upon hearing the na ’Alice’.
When lody Lancaster hung up, she noticed Owen Sterling staring at her. She asked with a radiant smile, "Manager Sterling, if you keep staring at like that, I might get the wrong idea and think you’re interested in ."
Owen Sterling closed his laptop. "How would I dare have any improper thoughts about my future aunt? You’re joking, Minister Lancaster."
Hearing him call her his ’future aunt’ sent lody Lancaster’s heart soaring with delight.
What she needed most was acknowledgnt from the Sterlings.
’Did Owen Sterling’s words just now count as a tacit admission of her status as Wyatt Sterling’s woman?’
"Minister Lancaster, the Alice you just ntioned... was that my sister, Alice York?" Owen Sterling inquired.
lody Lancaster was in a good mood, so she answered directly, "Yes, it was Alice York. She’s such an excellent doctor, she must have no shortage of suitors. I just don’t know what she was thinking, going on a dating show. Coincidentally, my friend is the director of that show, and I even asked him to take good care of her."
Owen Sterling narrowed his eyes. "A dating show?"
lody Lancaster didn’t notice anything odd about Owen Sterling’s reaction and nodded. "Yes, a dating show. It’s quite legitimate. I heard many people have found true love on that show."
The secretary finished organizing the docunts and also packed up the laptop.
Owen Sterling stood up and asked, as if it were a casual question, "What’s the dating show called?"
lody Lancaster also stood up. Smiling, she left her seat and walked ahead of Owen Sterling. "*One in a Million*. I heard you’ve always been single, Manager Sterling. Don’t tell you’re interested in signing up too? My friend says a lot of male guests sign up for every episode. There’s a screening process and a waiting list. If you want to go, Manager Sterling, I can help you get a spot from my friend."
Owen Sterling’s lips twitched, but there wasn’t a trace of a smile on his face. "You’re joking, Minister Lancaster."
Not until lody Lancaster had disappeared through the office door did Owen Sterling’s expression completely darken.
’How could Alice possibly go on a dating show? If Old Master Sterling found out, he’d be furious. This lody Lancaster is Third Uncle’s woman... Alice was probably forced into it.’
"Mona," Owen Sterling said to his secretary beside him, "go find the filming location for the show *One in a Million* right now."
Mona didn’t ask any questions, just nodded and replied, "Yes, sir."
The show’s recording was about to begin.
Alice rehearsed her positioning with the other female guests. After the rehearsal, the doors to the studio opened, and a large audience began to file in.
Alice was backstage and couldn’t see the commotion out front. She didn’t know if Zoe had arrived yet.
Seraphina Sheridan must have noticed what she was thinking, because she led her to a spot with a clear view and said, "You can see the set from here. Are you looking for your friend?"
Alice said thanks. "Yes, my friend is coming, but I don’t know if she’s here yet."
Seraphina said, "She should be here by now, but there are too many people at the mont. You’ll be able to see her from the stage later."
’That makes sense,’ Alice thought.
’After tonight, news of this will definitely reach Old Master Sterling. I’m already prepared for that.’
’Wait!’
Just as Alice was about to look away, her gaze suddenly froze on soone in the crowd.
’Did my eyes deceive ? Is that person...’
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