<b>Chapter </b><b>476 </b>
<b>Chapter </b><b>476 </b>
<b>Every </b>room had its bathroom, so they wouldn’t need to worry about finding a toilet.
Lily replied with a gentle smile, “Aria, we only go to the living room when it’s time to eat. I’ll pop out and get it myself if we need anything<b>.</b><b>” </b>
“Alright,” Aria said and affectionately ruffled their hair. “Sorry to keep you cooped up today. But if the crew’s cooking is good, we’ll enjoy something fresh
<b>and </b>new!”
Since they were filming at home, cooking was a must–have segment for the show.
“Okay,” Lily replied sweetly.
At 9 a.m. sharp, Vanessa led the way, and the “Cozy Screening Room” production crew arrived at Mayen Garden. Their first task was to set <b>up </b>the
cameras.
Vanessa burst in with an armful of plushies. “Aria! The crew brought gifts for the girls.”
Aria looked over. Finn Greer, the director, gave her a warm smile and said, “Sorry to bother you today.”
“Not at all. Thank you for the plushies, Mr. Greer,” Aria replied.
“I’ll go check on the girls,” Vanessa said. She had prepared some gifts herself. ‘I can bring my gifts to them now,‘ Vanessa thought.
Several staff members began installing cameras. ncing around, they noticed the painting by the stairs. Someone couldn’t help but ask, “Is this a painting by Mono Smith?”
Aria shook her head. “No, it’s just a replica.”
‘Oh, it’s just a replica?‘ The person who asked the question looked surprised.
Finn asked, “Can we include the painting in the shot?”
“Sure,” Aria said, “just make a note that it’s a replica when you film.”
“Got it,” Finn replied.
With Vanessa gone, the atmosphere grew a bit awkward. Finn tried to break the ice, turning to Aria. “I heard your sister is in her senior year. Will our filming here disturb her exam preparations?”
“She’s already taken the SAT,” Aria said.
Finn chuckled, “Oh, right, I almost forgot that today’s the day SAT scorese out<b>,</b><b>” </b>
Aria replied, “Yeah, the scorese out at noon.”
Unaware of how her sister had performed, Finn decided not to pry and smoothly changed the subject.
After the crew finished setting up the cameras, Finn stood <b>up </b>and said<b>, </b>“There are five guests, and with you<b>, </b>that makes <b>six</b>. Six camera operators <b>will be </b>here, one for each of you. We’ll wrap up filming as quickly as possible to minimize disruption to your routine.”
“No worries. Just take it as Vanessa’s ce,” Aria said.
Hearing this from outside the room, Vanessa dashed over and I hugged Aria, nuzzling her affectionately. She cooed, <b>“</b>Love you<b>, </b>babe. I’m sleeping <b>with </b>you tonight.”
The crew was dumbfounded<b>, </b><b>as </b>the sharp–tongued queen instantly transformed into a coquettish sweetheart.
Finn <b>looked </b><b>at </b><b>Vanessa </b>with <b>a </bplicated expression and said, “Ms. Ward, <b>could </b>you please handle the reception <b>of </b>the other guests?
Vanessa said<b>, </b>“Alright, I’ll go downstairs with you.”
After they left<b>, </b><b>Aria </b>received <b>a </b>message from Ondo. [19th floor. Russell wants to <b>talk</b>.<b>] </b>
Aria texted Vanessa and headed <b>to </b>the 19th floor.
<b>It </b>was <b>Ondo </b>who opened the door.
Ondo nced behind Aria and asked, “Rachel didn’te with you?”
Aria walked in without waiting for an invitation. “Her name is Pearl.”
Ondo asked again, “Pearl didn’te with you?”
“You never mentioned bringing her,” Aria said as she strode over and sat opposite Russell. Noticing the fresh scar on his face, she smirked. “Seems <b>life’s </b>been treating you welltely, Mr. Nicholson.”
Russell stared at her, his eyes dark and unreadable. “You’ve got a variety show to film<b>, </b>so let’s make this quick…”
Russell paused before asking, “How did my sister die? Tell me everything you know, and I might spare your life.”
Aria sneered, “If I tell you, it’ll look like I’m scared of you. I value my pride more than my life. I’d rather die than lose my pride. So go ahead, Mr. Nicholson<b>. </b>Try to kill me. I’m ready.”
As Aria rose <i>to </i>leave, Ondo’s expression darkened immediately. “Don’t think Rachel’s support gives you the right to wash your hands <i>of </i>this, Aria. You’re just as ountable for Sara’s death.”
Aria stopped in her tracks.“Wasn’t it you who indirectly delivered Sara to the Solemnity Guild?” she retorted. “Come talk <b>to </b>me about this when you understand what ‘respect‘ means. <i>You </i>can’t even handle Olivia. What a pair of losers!<b>” </b>
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