Bailey was taken aback. "You seem quite optimistic and ready to let go," he remarked, his gaze filled with meaning. Simone responded sincerely, "Often, one must relinquish to gain. I am lucky to have gained, and if I lose, it is my destiny. There's no point in forcing it. I am content with what I've acquired from the night market today. That's enough for me." Indeed, attempting to hold onto too much can lead to losing even more. I've always believed that when things reach their extremes, they turn into their opposites. No matter what we do, we should avoid being overly greedy. It's enough to meet our own expectations. Bailey studied Simone, his eyes deep as if he was seeing something beyond her."I am lucky to have gained, and if I lose, it is my destiny. There's no point in forcing it," he echoed before chuckling. "It's a sensible perspective. But sadly, many fail to see it that way." Casting an appreciative glance at Simone, he added, "You're quite impressive, but it's a shame." Upon hearing this, Simone raised an eyebrow and inquired, "A shame? About what?" Bailey offered a light smile. "You have to fight for your life." Simone laughed. "Or else, do nothing and wait for death?" Bailey lifted the corner of his lips and replied, "I hope you can do it." "Of course, I should strive for it," Simone stated, her expression turning serious. For a moment, both fell silent. By now, the others had nearly finished their shopping. So, they left together. Simone also observed that whether it was the managers or the elderly stall owners in the night market, they all treated Bailey with respect. His paintings adorning the walls of the night market further suggested his deep connection with this place. Who exactly is he? On the way back to the night market, Andrew felt a bit parched. He asked the others to go ahead first. Then, he took Aaron to a grocery store to buy drinks. Just as he was about to pay, he noticed two girls talking and pointing at him. Although their voices were low, he could hear them clearly in the relative quiet. Then, his expression shifted. Not only were these two girls insulting him, but they were also implying that he and Jodie had a clandestine relationship, which was why he treated her with such affection and tolerance, even going so far as to bully and pick on Simone for her sake.They said he deserved to be scorned by Jodie. They even claimed he was merely one of Jodie's pawns. Now that she was done playing with him, she was about to discard him like a worthless object. He and his brothers were just playthings that Jodie could abandon at any time after using them. In the end, a lapdog like him would end up with nothing. Hearing these words, Andrew was livid. He couldn't help but shout at the two of them, "What nonsense are you spouting?! Jo and I aren't in the relationship you're suggesting! Slander is illegal. I can and will sue you if you persist." The two girls, engrossed in their discussion, were startled by his outburst.Then, one of them glared at him. "You should know better than anyone if we're slandering or not, right? The video of you two in bed together has gone viral on the internet and is currently the hottest topic. Yet, you still have the audacity to claim your innocence. I've seen shameless people before, but none as shameless as you and Jodie. Andrew, go ahead and sue us if you want to. We're not afraid of you." These words made Andrew's expression shift again. Suddenly, he had a sinking feeling. "What video are you talking about?" Immediately, the girl logged onto her social media on her phone and showed him the list of trending topics to prove they weren't fabricating anything. "Look. Here's your trending headline." As she spoke, she clicked on the video and let Andrew watch it. "If it weren't for this trending video, no one would have known how repulsive you two are. But then again, you guys are a perfect match. Just stay together forever so that you can stop causing trouble for others." Meanwhile, Andrew was about to explode in anger when he saw the video of him and Jodie lying on the same hospital bed playing on the phone. "Who posted this?" he demanded. "The account, Iamtoppaparazzi, posted it. They have solid evidence of your scandal. So, don't treat the viewers like fools," the girl retorted. Andrew was at a loss for words. Fools? I'm the one feeling like the real fool now. Casting them a gloomy look, he said, "I can't be bothered to argue with you." The girl smirked. "You're feeling guilty. Of course, you can't argue anymore. Hurry back to the inn and take care of your Jojo. She's lying in bed and waiting for you to take care of her after fainting from the sight of blood."Andrew couldn't help but stress. "I'll say it one last time. Believe it or not, Jo and I don't have the disgusting relationship you think we have." Upon hearing that, both girls shook their heads without hesitation. "Of course, we don't believe you." Andrew was speechless as their statement was like a sudden blow to his head. "You are simply being unreasonable." Seeing that there was no point in explaining to them at all, he grabbed Aaron's arm and stormed out of the grocery store. After they left, he asked with a solemn look, "Tell me—were you the one who had released the videos online? Aaron, just how much do you hate me that you want to do this to me? What benefit do you get from releasing these videos? You are my younger brother. Don't you feel ashamed when others misunderstand and condemn me?" In an instant, Aaron's face also turned serious. "Are you crazy? What does this have to do with me? I have been recording variety shows all day today, and my phone has been confiscated. So, how can I release videos? You do know that you should feel ashamed, huh!" He rolled his eyes and continued, "If you knew, what were you doing before? How could you let this happen?" D*mn it! I'm so mad right now! It's clearly not me who did it. I can't believe Andrew would wrongly accuse me like this! Now, I regret reminding Andrew earlier of kindness. This ungrateful sc*m doesn't even appreciate it. Andrew looked at Aaron Gray's angry face, which appeared like he was telling the truth. Thus, he figured he might have misunderstood. Feeling embarrassed, he said, "If it wasn't you who leaked it, then it must be Luca, that b*stard." Then, with his face full of anger, he continued, "Is he crazy? How could he release such videos?" Back at home, Luca and I are the closest.Yet, I never thought that b*stard would stab me in the back like this. Aaron thought for a moment. "I don't think Luca would do it." According to Luca's personality, he shouldn't have released such videos. However, Andrew sneered, "Why wouldn't he? Besides Mom, you two were the only ones who recorded videos that day. If it wasn't you or Luca, are you implying that it's Mom?" Since Salma had the most sense of pride among the Gray Family, Andrew was certain that she would never release the videos. "Luca is now on my list." He clenched his teeth and declared, "I will definitely make him pay when we return." Because I felt discomfort in my back from sleeping while sitting up in the hospital, Jo advised me to lie on the bed and rest together. I agreed.Little did I know that Mom would get the wrong idea and beat the hell out of me. But now, I learn that the video has spread all over the internet. How can I face the people in Cebros without feeling shame once I return? I would've accepted my fate if Jo and I truly had an illicit relationship. But there's indeed nothing going on between us! I only have feelings of love and care for Jo, like a protective older brother, and never have any inappropriate thoughts. By releasing such videos, Luca is purely attempting to tarnish our innocence. We had faced criticism before. Is Luca trying to make the situation even worse now? The more Andrew thought about it, the angrier he became. He wished so badly that he could go back now and give Luca a thorough beating. As for Luca, who was currently in his room, he sneezed repeatedly. He couldn't help but wonder if there were some b*stards out there cursing at him.