Chapter 8
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Tina was startled by Eric's actions and quickly struggled out of his arms.
If she fell out with Eric now, wouldn't all her previous suffering have been for nothing?
Thinking about her dream, which she had worked so hard for over the years, she could only apologize repeatedly. "I'm sorry, Mr. Stone. It was my fault earlier. Please forgive me!"
A cold glint flashed in Eric's eyes.
'Humph, st*pid sl*t. Let's see how long you can keep up this act!' he thought.
The moment Tina jumped out of Eric's arms, Ruby immediately cozied up to him, letting him do as he pleased.
Though Ruby inwardly loathed this potbellied, balding, ugly man, how else could she rise to the top if not by doing this?
If one wants to rise to fame, one has to pay a price. Being stubborn and suffering for pride is not worth it.
Ruby sneered sarcastically, "Tina, apologizing isn't just about saying the words. You have to take action too. Since the fire's out, you'll have to light it again. I hope you can make up for your mistake. Mr. Stone is a gentleman and won't hold it against you. Once we're back, the lead role is still yours."
Her words were full of threats and temptations.
Faced with their manipulating words, Tina reluctantly picked up the stick again and started to rub it to create fire.
Ruby rolled her eyes at Tina's compliance and then giggled as she turned to Eric. "Well, well, Mr. Stone, see? People need to be disciplined. If you don't teach them a lesson, they'll start acting all high and mighty and forgetting their place."
"Come on, don't say that. Tina's just a little anxious. She's not like William," Eric chuckled, looking at Tina. "Right, Tina?"
Tina forced a bitter smile and resumed arranging the dry leaves. "Yes, I'm sorry, Mr. Stone. I was behaving rudely earlier."
Eric laughed heartily. "Haha, that's more like it. Once we're back, I'll let you play the lead role and make you rise to fame overnight!"
Tina looked at Eric and sighed inwardly, 'I just hope he'll keep his promise.'
Compared to sacrificing her virginity for fame, this kind of humiliation was something she could endure.
Ruby chimed in, "Mr. Stone is so magnanimous to forgive you this time. Keep rubbing the sticks. Mr. Stone is hungry."
Eric nodded. "Yeah, Tina, hurry up. We've been at this for so long, and my stomach's been empty for ages."
He then looked at Ruby with a lecherous expression, his eyes gleaming. "Or maybe you can let me have a little sip of milk to ease my hunger."
"Oh, Mr. Stone, you're so naughty..." Ruby teased, but her hands didn't stop. She pulled down her bikini top and let Eric suck on her n*pple.
Tina blushed and turned her head away. 'They haven't done anything since waking up. I've been the one doing everything. And now they're rushing me while acting so shamelessly. It's disgusting!' she cursed inwardly.
Tina's hands were already sore, and the fatigue made her movements slower this time. It took her over ten minutes of rubbing the sticks and stopping from time to time to finally produce a spark again.
This time, she didn't dare let Ruby handle it. She carefully transferred the spark to a bundle of dry grass and gently blew on it.
As the spark grew brighter, the dry grass finally ignited.
When the flames appeared, she couldn't suppress her joy and shouted, "Yes! Finally, it's lit!"
Eric and Ruby were even more excited, quickly setting the fish on the fire to roast.
Ruby, smiling uncontrollably at the sight of the fire, turned to Tina and ordered, "Tina, the firewood isn't enough. Go gather more."
Tina frowned, her tone carrying a hint of resentment. "I've already lit the fire. Why do I still have to gather firewood? I haven't even rested yet!"
Ruby didn't care at all and pressed her chest against Eric. "Mr. Stone, look at her. We just taught her a lesson, and now she's being disobedient again."
Eric, enjoying the softness of her chest, said, "Tina, go gather some wood. Ruby's busy roasting the fish. We know you've done the most work, and once the fish is ready, we'll save the best piece for you."
Ruby added, "Exactly, I'm roasting the fish. What, do you want Mr. Stone to gather firewood? Do you know who Mr. Stone is? How could he do something like that?"
Tina's face turned cold, and she said nothing, her dislike for Ruby growing stronger. 'You're just a b*tch who only knows how to use your body to get food!'
She walked to the edge of the forest and began collecting firewood.
The nights by the sea were cold, and having a fire would make things much better. It was best to gather enough wood to last until morning. She didn't want to wake up freezing in the middle of the night, giving Eric an excuse to take advantage of her.
Ruby watched smugly. 'Being pretty is useless. Women need to know how to be obedient and make men happy. That's what really matters.'
Above the flickering flames, the fish sizzled and oozed oil. Eric and Ruby, who had been starving for a long time, stared at it with longing eyes, eager to take a bite.
"Mr. Stone, can I have the first bite, please?" Ruby took Eric's hand and placed it on her chest, pressing it firmly against her skin.
Eric applied a light pressure, eliciting a soft moan from Ruby.
'If only Tina could be this obedient to me,' he thought.
He removed his hand from Ruby's chest, his gaze shifting to Tina.
"Please?" Ruby pressed Eric's hand harder against her bosom, pulling his attention back to her.
Eric finally replied, "Alright, since you're so adorable, I'll let you have the first bite."
Perched on a tree branch nearby, William watched the scene with disgust. 'How many men have squeezed your b*obs?' he sneered inwardly.
When Tina returned with the firewood, the fish was perfectly cooked.
Her stomach growled with hunger, and she eagerly reached out to tear off a piece.
But before her fingers could touch it, Ruby swatted her hand away.
Ruby sneered harshly, "Tina, what do you think you're doing? Do you think you deserve the first bite? Don't you know who should eat first?"
'Why can't I take the first bite?' Tina wondered.
Even though she had done all the work, Tina didn't dare voice her complaint.
She forced a smile and said, "Of course, the first bite is for Mr. Stone."
Eric nodded in approval and took the roasted fish. He tore off a small piece and handed it to Ruby. "Ruby, you worked hard to roast the fish, so you can have the first bite."
Ruby's eyes lit up. Despite the scorching heat, she eagerly stuffed the piece of fish into her mouth, savoring it with satisfaction. "Thank you, Mr. Stone."
Tina watched longingly as Eric held the fish, hoping he might tear off a piece for her. But he didn't.
The fish was only a little over two pounds, and after removing the inedible parts, the remaining meat wasn't even enough to fill Eric's stomach. How could he possibly share it?
"As I said, Tina made the greatest contribution, so the best part should be saved for her. I've heard the fish head is the best part. So, Tina, the head is yours." Eric tore off the fish head, popping some of the attached meat into his own mouth.
He then handed the bare fish head to Tina.
Eric continued devouring the rest of the fish, eating with gusto while Ruby and Tina could only watch, their mouths watering.
Seeing Eric about to finish the entire fish, Ruby suddenly grabbed his arm and pulled down her top, revealing her cleavage. "Mr. Stone, I need to eat more, so I'll have the energy to serve you tonight."
With the fish now reduced to just the bones, Eric generously handed the remaining bits of meat to Ruby.
He then turned to Tina with a smile. "Tina, why aren't you eating? The fish head is the most delicious and nutritious part."
There was hardly any meat left on the fish head.
In the past, Tina wouldn't have even glanced at it.
But now, with her stomach painfully empty, she could only hold back tears as she forced herself to eat the entire fish head.
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