Chapter 439
Chapter 439:
“Please don’t misunderstand! I was just stuck in traffic and arrived later than expected.” Daniel quickly regained his composure and forced a smile. “Sorry.”
He hastily grabbed a glass from the table and drank it to calm down.
“Actually, that was mine,” Carlton said in a helpless tone. He had tried to stop Daniel, but the latter’s speed left no room for intervention.
“It’s fine; no harm done,” Daniel said with a strained grin, his gaze turning to Carlton. “Excuse me, have we met before? You seem very familiar.”
“My name is Carlton Patterson.”
Carlton Patterson? The second son of the Patterson family?
Daniel’s face froze, his confidence crumbling. Though the Patterson family had fallen from the ranks of the top four, they still wielded enough power to rival the Chadwick family.
He felt a lump in his throat, almost ready to cry.
Remembering his earlier boast to his manager, shame crept over him. This wasn’t just a dating show; it was a gathering of elite powerhouses.
He had hoped to impress others with his wealth and status, but now he realized the tables had turned. In the presence of Aiden and Kenneth, it was he who should be awestruck. These were the true titans.
“Everyone, now that all the guests are here, let’s officially begin the show,” Devin’s voice echoed through the speakers. “This season of our program will be broadcast live. From this moment on, every move you make will be visible to the public online.”
The revelation caught everyone off guard, their faces a mix of shock and confusion.
It turned out to be a live broadcast, completely overturning their expectations of the show.
Janice’s brow furrowed as her eyes landed on Leonidas, who wore a knowing smirk. Could it be that Leonidas was behind this entire arrangement?
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Leonidas noticed Janice’s gaze and raised an eyebrow, seemingly confirming that this was indeed his arrangement.
Janice was momentarily taken aback but soon regained her poise with a smile, showing no sign of disturbance from Leonidas’ maneuvers.
Her composed reaction surprised Leonidas. He stroked his chin, pondering the implications of Janice’s smile.
His initial plan had been to publicly unmask Janice, revealing her multiple hidden identities gradually, leaving her no place to hide.
Over the years, Janice had maintained a low profile despite holding several influential roles, her most covert being the presidency of JE Consortium.
If Janice wasn’t concerned about her exposure, the game would lose its thrill.
“Janice, what’s going on?” Aiden asked, his voice tinged with concern.
“Nothing,” Janice replied, picking up a glass of water from the table and taking a sip. “I think I’ve figured out Leonidas’ motive for this stunt.”
“And what is it?”
“You’re aware that I have many identities, right?” Janice asked.
“Yes.” Aiden nodded. He was aware of several identities Janice had publicly assumed, and he had suspicions about a few others. But Janice’s sudden mention of this left him wondering how it connected to their current predicament.
“Leonidas is a complex character with a morbid sense of humor,” Janice said, setting down her glass with a dry laugh. “He wasn’t wrong in saying this show is like a game. His plan is to expose my identities one by one during the broadcast.”
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