Master of his heart (Max and Brielle)

Backstage, the production team, keeping a close eye on all the screens, couldn't help but chuckle at King's remarks. They even added a shiny golden crown over King's image on the live stream, with the words "The Boss" glowing brightly above his head. Brielle looked up at King and shook her head. "It's just a bit of farm work, being apart for a bit won't hurt. The show's all about creating drama; they won't keep the favorite pairs apart for long. These short separations are just to catch those jealousy moments on camera." Audiences love a good spectacle, that's what keeps the ratings soaring.

The crew then tagged Brielle with the title "Wisdom Bearer" above her head.

King's expression darkened, about to respond, when a clear, excited female voice broke through, "Oh! I drew Mr. Dorsey!"

He narrowed his eyes, quickly turning towards the voice. It was actress Jiang Yu, her cheeks flushed with excitement.

Oh boy, that's Max! If she could get close to him, her future would be set.

Jiang Yu hurried over to King, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Mr. Dorsey, I'm looking forward to working with you," she said, extending her hand toward him.

King frowned, instinctively glancing at the draw box. Had he really been picked this quickly? He wasn't fond of handshakes, especially with women, and especially not on live TV.

Jiang Yu didn't even glance at Brielle, her focus entirely on King.

Normally, as the head of Stellar Stage Entertainment, Jiang Yu should have shown Brielle some respect. But Jiang Yu was convinced that Brielle didn't have the chops to run a company; it had to be Max pulling the strings all along.

As for the positive buzz about Brielle online, Jiang Yu figured it was probably just her own PR, all smoke and mirrors.

Familiar with such tactics, she ignored her male partner and focused solely on King. As he extended his hand, she grabbed it firmly, unwilling to let go.

"Mr. Dorsey, I've long admired you."

King intended a brief handshake, but Jiang Yu clung tightly, resisting even his subtle attempts to pull away. His eyes narrowed, his aura suddenly intensifying, prompting Jiang Yu to reluctantly release him.

The audience picked up on the awkward vibe.

"Did Jiang Yu really hold onto Mr. Dorsey just now?"

"No way, Brielle's right there. How could she be so clueless?"

"Jiang Yu's just young, probably doesn't know she should defer to the boss. Let's cut her some slack. We've watched her grow; she's always been straightforward

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"Exactly, she's only twenty, still figuring things out. It's normal."

Not even twenty and already a sensation, with twenty million Twitter followers, Jiang Yu was certainly getting ahead of herself.

Her fans quickly filled the chat with jokes and comments, so the incident was brushed off.

Brielle was then called to draw a name, and she picked Samuel, Jiang Yu's co-star, a rising star who had recently played a devoted character who dies for the female lead in a drama. Fans hoped to see more interactions between the two to make up for the on-screen tragedy.

Samuel was nervous about being drawn by Brielle since he was under contract with Stellar Stage Entertainment.

"Mr. Haywood," he stammered, his hands glued to his sides as if he wanted to salute.

Among those present, Samuel had the fewest followers, not even reaching five million.

The audience, initially annoyed, found humor in Samuel's stiff posture.

"Haha, looks like a kid caught slacking off by the boss."

"Or a student punished to stand by the teacher."

"He's standing so straight, help, haha, is he that scared of Brielle?"

"After all, Brielle is Samuel's top boss. Didn't he just sign with Stellar Stage Entertainment?"

Brielle, noticing Samuel's nerves, reassured him, "No need to be scared, just be yourself."

Samuel hadn't had the chance to meet Brielle in person at Stellar Stage Entertainment and didn't expect to meet her on a reality show.

With no significant background in

the entertainment industry and

having been oppressed in drama crews before, playing unlikable roles without a talent agency's backing, he was careful not to step out of line

that he had just signed with Stellar Stage Entertainment.

"I understand, Mr. Haywood."

Brielle couldn't help but laugh, seeing how jittery he was, and glanced at King. Jiang Yu was practically trying to meld into King's side, eager to stay close.