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Calista’s expression darkened instantly , but Luther was quicker to speak up . “ Aria and I are on the same team .”
“ We’re the real team ! ” Calista turned to Finn . “ Let’s do it over . No mistakes this time . ”
Luther’s expression turned cold . He said sternly , “ I’m an idol . Hyping up a CP will only make me lose fans . Don’t even think about it . ”
Calista’s voice involuntarily rose several notches , all traces of her usual sweetness vanishing without a trace . “ So , you won’t lose fans by shipping with Aria ? ”
Luther said expressionlessly , “ We’re related . ”
“ What kind of relatives are you ? ” Calista asked .
Luther said , “ She’s the girl my cousin Owen likes . ”
‘Wait , what ? ‘ Everyone except Aria immediately perked up , their eyes gleaming with gossip – hungry curiosity .
Vanessa cut straight to the chase . “ What’s your relationship with Owen ? ”
Luther replied , “ I’m the grandson of his grandfather’s brother .”
Everyone felt it was convoluted .
Calista , well – versed in the Shaw family’s affairs , immediately understood what Luther meant and quickly said , “ Luther , Owen was the one who harmed Isaac . The Shaw family banished them from Kanit City long ago . There’s no need for you to acknowledge Owen as your cousin .”
She paused , then added sharply , “ Also , my grandpa said Aria beat Isaac up and sent him to the hospital . They’re all terrible people . You should stay far away from them . ”
That was precisely why Calista had been targeting Aria overtly and covertly . She wanted to curry favor with the Shaw family .
Calista’s words stunned everyone .
‘ Wait , Aria beat Luther’s family ? ‘ They were shocked . ‘ The gossip is getting juicier .’
Aria shot her a sharp glare . “ If you already know I’m no good , Ms. Archer , why are you so eager to come to my place ? ”
“ Like I’d ever come here if we weren’t filming ! ” Calista shot back .
Vanessa cut in sharply , “ Finn didn’t invite you . You forced your way in yourself . ”
“ … ” Calista choked on her words , too enraged to speak .
Luther stared at her . “ Calista , Isaac went to jail because he broke the law . He got what he deserved . Since when was it Owen’s fault ? ”
‘ Why is even Luther against me now ? ‘ Calista thought , feeling wronged .
She gritted her teeth and said , “ That’s what my grandpa said . ”
“ If Mr. Archer has objections to the court’s verdict , he can appeal on behalf of Isaac . But don’t you dare make Owen the scapegoat for everything , ” said
Luther .
Both embarrassed and frustrated , Calista finally realized that Luther’s relationship with Owen’s family was far better than she had imagined , not nearly as strained as she’d thought .
Realizing her mistake and sensing Luther’s displeasure , Calista looked apologetic . “ I’m sorry , Luther . Since my grandpa and Isaac are close friends , I
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wasn’t thinking straight and ended up misunderstanding your cousin Owen , ”
Luther coldly turned his head away .
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‘ The court verdict stated that Isaac got imprisoned for criminal offenses , yet Calista twisted the facts just to curry favor with me . What a self – righteous idiot , ‘ Luther thought .
As the conversation turned to these sensitive matters , the others kept silent .
The atmosphere grew tense .
Finn took a deep breath , signaled the cameraman to stop filming , and , with a forced smile , said , “ Let’s take a 30 – minute break , then restart from the team selection scene . Is that okay ? ”
Luther said flatly , “ Groupings are confirmed . There’s no need to reshoot . Let’s start with the
game . ”
“ Okay , ” Finn replied .
He thought , ‘ Whoever said Luther was the quiet , easygoing type was too unreliable . Still , it shows how dead – set Luther is against being shipped with Calista . ‘
Calista had masterfully crafted her public persona , but everyone in the industry knew her reputation was notorious , yet no one dared to cross her .
‘ If she weren’t part of this shoot , ‘ Finn thought , ‘ everything would have gone perfectly smoothly . What a bad apple ! ‘ ,
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