From Scorn to Spotlight: A Live Revelation

I joined a variety show. Because of my controversial reputation, the other guests didn't want to have any connection with me. Instead, they mocked me.

Unexpectedly, what was supposed to be a recorded show turned into a live broadcast.

Just as their true faces unfolded, the aloof super movie star suddenly approached me and said in a husky voice, "Come to my room later."

The internet was in uproar.

1

At the dating show recording site, the director handed me a card.

It read, "Hello, as the guest who arrives first, you have a secret mission. Wait for the second guest and walk with her hand in hand towards the ancient castle. But remember, you must be the first to step into the castle hall."

I turned to watch the two-faced idol get out of the car. I waited for her.

She ran over with a bright smile, greeted me closely, and affectionately linked her arm with mine.

But as soon as we stepped into the castle, she immediately shook off my arm and said, "Why are you here, Diana Tingey?"

The female idol shot me a disdainful look, sat on the couch, and started playing with her phone.

I found it amusing.

Her name was Sarah Roffe, known as a young and active girl. But in reality, she smoked and drank a lot.

Her photos were all heavily edited, and she gained her opportunities from sleeping with different guys. It was an open secret in the circle.

Before the recording, my agent, Sheila Reynolds, got insider info that the supposedly recorded show was actually live.

Sarah's two-faced behavior must have already caused a stir in the live comments.

She belatedly realized the situation, cautiously checked the cameras around her, and tried to chat with me to make it up. But I only felt awkward about it.

I simply smiled and sipped my coffee.

The next guests to arrive were the popular young actress, Rebecca Fernandez, and the superstar Gaylord Wilkinson. Sarah greeted them warmly, calling them by their nicknames.

But I didn't care. After all, I had been looked down upon for a long time.

See, here it came again.

Rebecca nodded politely at me, and I returned the same gesture.

Gaylord immediately pulled her away by holding her arm. They sat next to Sarah, and his voice echoed in the silent hall clearly. "What bad luck."

3

Rebecca looked at Gaylord with reproach, then walked over to me.

She sat beside me and held my hand tightly. "Diana, don't mind it. Gaylord is just blunt. I'm apologizing on his behalf. You're so generous. So please don't be angry at him, okay?"

The live comments praised her.

"Isn't Rebecca just too kind-hearted? Gaylord didn't say anything wrong."

"Exactly. It is indeed bad luck to meet Diana."

"Rebecca, stay away from her. Or she might latch onto you, too."

"What expression is Diana wearing? It's disgusting."

I pushed Rebecca's hand away, moved a little bit to create some distance between us, and rolled my eyes. Rebecca's face changed instantly, as she couldn't believe I would treat her that way.

I said, "Sorry. I'm not generous at all. But don't worry. I won't do anything."

Sarah shot me a disdainful look after she heard my words.

Gaylord snorted, and his gaze was fixed on the woman beside me.

Rebecca smiled and said, "I knew you wouldn't hold a grudge. You're really nice."

Her eyes glinted with cunning. She was good at maintaining her persona well.

I ignored her. My gaze drifted, and I saw Gaylord's mocking expression. "Of course I'm nice. Before leaving home, I swore to myself that I wouldn't argue with dogs today."

I dissed her directly, which shocked everyone, including the online audience. I would never have dared to speak like that in the past.

"Oh my! Diana's gone crazy."

"Who is she? I actually find Diana kind of cool!"

"Swore to myself not to argue with dogs. Ahh, that's hilarious!"

"Poor Rebecca, you are stuck in the middle. Diana's been criticized a lot too. Can't she forgive Gaylord today? Otherwise, Rebecca will lose face."

"Hello, everyone, I'm from the psychiatric hospital. My patient has escaped. I'll catch it upstairs now."

"Oh my, I'm a fan of the superstar, and I can't even say such things!"

I smiled slightly and didn't talk to them.

I had nothing to lose. Why should I care about Gaylord or anyone else?

A sound came from the door again. I slowly looked up and saw a guy in a white shirt with an indifferent expression. I was momentarily dazed.

"Hello, I'm Derek Stewart." A voice pulled me back to reality and shattered my fantasy that hadn't budded.

I smiled and introduced myself, but my attention stayed on the man in the white shirt from the corner of my eye.

In my heart, I was singing, The only pure white jasmine!

Rebecca's eyes lit up upon seeing Bailey Marsh. She quickly walked close to him, deliberately closed the distance, and said sweetly, "Bailey, it's been a while."

The camera zoomed in on them together and made a heart with sparkling dandruff around them.

Rebecca's intimate address made the online audience exclaim how sweet it was. But Gaylord's face darkened. He chimmed in directly, "That's right. It's been a while, Bailey."

Gaylord's tone was unfriendly, openly mocking.

"Bailey and Rebecca are the perfect couple!"

"I don't care! Bailey and Rebecca are the sweetest!"

"Isn't anyone going to stop me? The edgy superstar and the sweet actress are a perfect couple!"

"Hahh, Diana was staring at the super movie star just now."

"I saw it too. Do you think she's jealous of Rebecca now?"

Bailey looked at the two people in front of him for a long time. Then he said, "I've never met you before. Don't try to get close."

As soon as he finished, a light laugh filled the air. The mockery reached its peak.

As everyone's gaze turned towards me, I couldn't hold back any longer and laughed so hard that I had tears in my eyes.

Rebecca pouted slightly and said with a grievance, "Bailey, we filmed together before."

Gaylord was so furious that he couldn't even speak.

Bailey glanced at Rebecca again and seemingly remembered something suddenly. He added, "If you hadn't called me that way, I would have recognized you. When you called me that, I thought you were someone I knew well."

The silent insult hit the hardest. Rebecca cast an aggrieved glance at Bailey and silently returned to her seat.

I watched the innocent-looking man with great interest. I looked around, and everyone assumed that he said something so harsh because he was brutally honest.

But I knew that wasn't the case.

The director behind the monitor was grinning so widely that his eyes were nearly closed. But I silently shed tears while looking at my paycheck.

I felt guilty for the actor who was so good at making a topic.

I wiped away my tears.

I said to myself, "It's okay as long as I'm true to myself."

After the earlier incident, Sarah dared not act out again. She merely greeted others in a low voice before sitting down.

The pianist, Derek, greeted me and then sat beside me. We chatted intermittently.

Bailey suddenly walked over to us. Derek was sitting on the outside and wanted to scoot in to make room for Derek.

But Bailey's face suddenly turned cold. His gaze swept over Derek and me sitting closely together, and he said flatly, "Excuse me, please."

Under everyone's gaze, Bailey deliberately bypassed the closer seat to him and sat next to me.

I nodded to him politely.

Bailey's eyes showed interest. "Long time no see, Diana."

I looked at him, utterly puzzled, as I didn't understand what he was doing.

I glanced at the people around, who were more shocked than I was. I suddenly felt slightly better. At least my expression wasn't too abrupt.

Rebecca was incredulous and was about to speak. But she paused, and jealousy almost overflowed from her eyes.

The comments went wild and were freezing on the screen.

"What did Bailey mean by saying that?"

"Long time no see? Does he know her?"

"Oh my. His voice when he called her just made my soul go out. It was so seductive."

"I'm doomed. I should have noticed their secret earlier.

4

After exchanging greetings, we went upstairs to check the rooms. The women had one single room and one double room. In the past, I would have pretended to be polite.

But now, I was being myself.

"I prefer a room with sunlight, so I'm taking this room. Thanks," I said it all in one breath, smiled at Rebecca, who was stunned, and closed the door.

I didn't care about others' feelings. As long as I was happy, it was fine.

I unpacked my luggage and took out the bedding I had brought from home and changed it. Then I received a notification from the director. "Diana, I told you to bring the swimsuit before. You must have it, right? Change into it. We're going to have a challenge in the water next."

I responded and reopened my suitcase.

The swimsuit? Sheila didn't mention anything about a swimsuit.

Just as I was about to ask what was going on, I received a call from Sheila. "Sweetie, the swimsuit is in the compartment. Feel for the zipper at the edge and open it. Then you'll see it. Don't thank me!"

Before I could speak, the call ended. Following Sheila's instructions, I opened the compartment and discovered another world inside the suitcase.

What on earth were these colorful things?

Without thinking, I picked the bold red swimsuit. It was more daring than the others.

After changing, I applied sunscreen and went out.

"What's Diana up to? So gross."

"Oh my, she is terrifying."

You guys are insane. We can wear anything now, okay?"

"After I see Diana and Rebecca, I finally understand that being cute is worthless compared to being sexy."

As I descended the stairs, everyone's eyes were on me. Rebecca stood in the hall wearing a puff-sleeved one-piece swimsuit. Her gaze was evasive, and he was seemingly praying that I wouldn't stand next to her.

I smiled, tossed my hair, and showed off the open-back design.

And I deliberately stood next to Rebecca.

Seeing her displeased expression, I was amused.

Was she panicking already?

She wasn't panicked at all when she released press statements to overshadow me.

I became the focus of the entire hall. Even Gaylord, who had just looked at me with disdain, was now staring directly at me.

I chuckled mockingly.

Gaylord was embarrassed and angry. "You are dressed like that. Who are you trying to seduce? It's so inappropriate."

My smile grew brighter, and I replied directly, "Whoever I'm seducing, it's definitely not you."

Gaylord instinctively looked down at his body, and his face turned red with anger. He wanted to say something, but I interrupted him directly. "Why are you wearing such tight swim shorts? I would think you have some weird fetish, liking to show off your weaknesses by wearing such tight swim shorts if I didn't know you. It's so inappropriate."

As soon as I finished speaking, a louder commotion came from the stairs. I looked up to see Bailey standing there. I didn't know how long he'd been there or how much he'd heard.

He had a slim waist, long legs, and a perfect inverted triangle shape. His muscular lines were enticing.

When he saw me, his eyes darkened. Then he turned to go upstairs. I had no idea what he was up to.

"Where's Bailey going?"

"Bailey must be disgusted by Diana. Everyone knows that he hates her."

"Hey, watch your words. Bailey knows Diana. Don't make him angry."