Chapter 216

Chapter 216:
Now, five more were about to face elimination, with only one chance for a comeback.
As always, Millie wore her mask to keep her identity hidden. After checking her appearance one last time in the car, she stepped out and made her way backstage.
Alexia and Seville were already in position, everything prepared. Even Sheridan, who usually ignored entertainment shows, glanced at the television as he walked past the living room.
Backstage, someone hurried over to Vivian. “Vivian, that person showed up again. This is the third time. What do you want us to do?”
Vivian didn’t need to ask who they meant. The same man had been trying to ask uncomfortable questions about the demo—too persistent for her liking.
“Same as before,” she said coolly. “Keep him busy for now. We’ll deal with him later.”
“Understood,” the person replied and quickly left to follow her orders.
Just then, Millie arrived backstage and happened to catch a glimpse of Vivian dismissing someone with a flick of her hand. Vivian looked up and spotted Millie. A familiar smile curved on her lips as she walked over.
“Ready for round three?” Vivian asked lightly, her voice smooth as silk. “You seem much healthier these days. I heard you’ve been training with Alex’s team. That’s impressive.”
Millie offered a polite smile but didn’t respond with words. She had already instructed Charles to wait until she was on stage before making any moves against Oakley’s planted people. That meant Oakley still had no idea what was coming. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ.net
Millie wasn’t sure whether Oakley was secretly working with Vivian, but either way, she saw no reason to share anything with her now.
“Let’s have a quick chat,” Vivian suddenly said, gesturing toward the staff corridor. “No cameras over there.”
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Millie didn’t budge. She had no interest in small talk, especially not with Vivian.
“It’s about the broadcast’s influence,” Vivian added smoothly. “You know exactly what I’m talking about.”
Millie paused. Was Vivian aware that Charles had already taken control behind the scenes? If so, this conversation might be worth hearing. She gave a small nod and followed.
The two women walked off toward the side corridor.
Just a few doors down, in a small, dimly lit room, the atmosphere was electric.
“Boss! Boss!” someone called out, eyes glued to a grainy monitor. “Vivian and Serena are heading to the staff corridor again!”
His voice stirred the others into motion. Two people rushed over, eyes locked on the screen. “Ooh, I bet they’re about to drop something juicy again,” one of them said, practically bouncing with excitement.
The one they called “Boss” leaned in, rubbing his hands together eagerly. “Let’s see what secrets they’re sharing today… maybe we’ll land another headline-worthy scoop.”
Previously, the paparazzi had only captured audio recordings, but after landing two major exclusives consecutively, they strategically positioned concealed pinhole cameras in the corridor this time. Meanwhile, Millie and Vivian had made their way into the staff corridor, their footsteps echoing softly against the polished floors.
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