Episode 13
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Sophia Miller instantly became wary.
This guy was trying to scam her before, and now he claims he's interested in her? Was he actually interested in her wallet?!
They say the wealthier people are, the more they love money. That saying certainly held true.
So she asked directly: "Interested in what way?"
Caught off guard by her directness, Nicholas Anderson raised an eyebrow. "In every way."
[AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!]
[LEAKED!!!!!!]
[Mr. Nicholas, you can't do this!!!!!]
The comment section exploded in chaos, with viewers wailing and screaming like startled prairie dogs.
Only Sophia and Nicholas's shippers were laughing hysterically.
#SophiaAndNicholas#
#I'mInterestedInYou#
#InWhatWay?InEveryWay#
A dedicated fan group for Sophia and Nicholas quickly formed. Though somewhat unconventional, there were plenty of supporters eager to ship them, instantly propelling them to third place among the show's romantic pairings.
They ranked only behind Ethan-Emma and Jacob-Jessica.
Some people weren't pleased.
[SmilingContentedly]: How is this shipworthy? Everyone knows Mr. Nicholas has lived abroad for years and has more open-minded views. When he says he's "interested," he means it literally. Some people shouldn't be so full of themselves.
[80TowerGuardian]: You're an Ethan-Emma shipper, aren't you? Funny how when Sophia had scenes with Ethan, you called her a homewrecker, but now that she's paired with someone else, you accuse her of being presumptuous. What exactly do you want?
[HalfTourWasted]: Stay in your lane instead of starting drama here! How dare you!
[OhShit]: Can't tell whose turf this is, huh? Try talking trash one more time and see what happens!
The commenter was a longtime Sophia Miller hater. Usually when they criticized Sophia, others would join in agreement. This was the first time they'd been attacked from all sides.
Feeling cornered, they deleted their comment and slunk away.
In the livestream chat, a flood of Sophia's fans arrived.
[Sophia! Your Sophia Gang is here!]
[Sophia, fly bravely—you'll handle any consequences!]
[Sophia Gang is... Sophia Miller's fandom name?]
[Yes, they chose it themselves. Pretty wild, right?]
[Wild, but if they're Sophia Miller fans, it makes perfect sense]
[Fans taking after their idol, I see]
"There will be a special date tonight. Please get ready and meet at the parking lot," announced the director.
While everyone returned to their rooms to prepare, the assistant director quietly pulled Sophia Miller aside.
"Sophia, here's a hidden mission."
Sophia took the envelope he handed her, opened it, and glanced at the contents. "Make anyone's alarm ring for me?"
"That's right. If you can make someone's alarm go off for you, the mission is considered complete. You can use any method—flirt with them, tease them, even scare them."
"Just one person?"
"Yes, just one."
"OK!"
The assistant director secretly laughed at Sophia's naivety.
The task wasn't nearly as simple as it seemed. The production team had tested it privately, and getting someone's heart rate to reach 120 beats per minute proved nearly impossible.
In the parking lot, six commercial vehicles were ready and waiting.
The production team had specifically arranged these cars to help the contestants become better acquainted during the early stages of the show.
The question was: who would drive?
"Who's driving?"
Jacob Collins, being a wealthy young man with numerous luxury sports cars, naturally had excellent driving skills. However, he wasn't in the habit of playing chauffeur for others—it was beneath his dignity.
So he promptly shifted the responsibility elsewhere.
"Mr. Nicholas lives abroad, so he probably has a foreign driver's license and isn't familiar with local road conditions. Ethan is injured, which isn't convenient either..."
Emma Frost analyzed the situation methodically, then hesitated. "I actually haven't gotten my driver's license yet, and Jessica... as far as I know, doesn't drive often?"
That left only one option.
Nicholas Anderson was about to speak when Sophia Miller suddenly grabbed the car keys. "No problem, I'll drive."
So decisive?
Emma Frost was taken aback.
"Forget it, I'll do it," Ethan Parker frowned, reaching for the keys.
But Sophia Miller had already slipped into the driver's seat and fastened her seatbelt.
Ethan Parker's hand froze in mid-air, his expression darkening. "Now isn't the time for you to show off. Stop joking around and give me the keys."
"Mr. Parker, are we that close?" Sophia retorted.
Ethan Parker: "..."
At this point, they had no choice but to let Sophia Miller be the driver.
When it was time to board, Ethan Parker hesitated at the front passenger door, but while he was still deliberating, a hand with distinct knuckles pulled the door open.
It was Nicholas Anderson.
Sophia Miller was somewhat surprised. "Oh? Brave enough to sit in my passenger seat?"
Nicholas Anderson smiled. "I'm resilient."
Ethan Parker: "......"
After everyone boarded, the car started moving.
Sophia Miller's driving skills were steady. She smoothly merged onto the highway and headed toward the city center.
The passengers each had their own agenda.
Everyone had received the same hidden mission, and they were pulling out all the stops to make others' hearts race.
Jacob Collins bombarded Jessica with cheesy pickup lines: "I'm confident in everything I do—except winning your kiss."
Jacob Collins: "Watch your step—you've already stumbled into my heart."
Jacob Collins: "I want nothing, nothing at all—except you."
Jessica responded with an awkward but polite smile.
Far from making her heart race, his overly corny lines actually caused her heart rate to drop.
Ethan Parker was much cleverer. He suddenly leaned close to Emma Frost, pretending to remove an eyelash from her cheek. Their eyes met and locked in a meaningful gaze.
Finally, Ethan Parker said in a soft, breathy voice: "You look... beautiful today."
Emma Frost blushed and lowered her head.
But the alarm didn't sound. Her heart rate remained steady at around 80.
Their reputation as a promotional couple wasn't unfounded.
Now it was Emma Frost's turn. Despite the car's smooth ride, she suddenly lost her balance and fell into Ethan Parker's arms.
She didn't rush to get up but instead looked up at him from within his embrace, her eyes sparkling and her face flushed like peach blossoms.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to..."
Ethan Parker's heart rate instantly jumped to 119.
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