The audience and fans were filled with curiosity, speculating about Simone's relationship with the siblings. The topic "What's the Relationship Between Simone and Aaron?" quickly became popular. Many who hadn't watched the show clicked in, intrigued by their curiosity. They were then engulfed in a wave of curiosity and gossip. Previous rumors about Simone pursuing Aaron for resources seemed to have some truth, but the dynamics on the show surprised everyone. Simone wasn't clinging to Aaron or trying to cozy up to him; instead, she seemed dismissive and indifferent. In contrast, Aaron often sought out Simone, almost inviting her to hurt him. However, instead of immediately assuming they were siblings, the viewers speculated that Simone might be a close relative of Aaron's. Meanwhile, in the Gray Residence, Salma and Steven attended another banquet while Luca stayed locked in the room writing songs. Andrew was busy arranging the setup for the new drama. This left only Reuben and Titus watching the livestream. Titus scowled. "Aaron has really lost his mind." He just can't stop seeking attention with Simone. Now, everyone's speculating about their relationship. Reuben furrowed his brows. "If someone uncovers Simone and Aaron's true relationship, wouldn't that be detrimental to Jo?" Titus nodded. "Exactly. Whether it's in terms of identity or relationship, it wouldn't be good for Jo. There have already been rumors suggesting that Aaron and Jo don't seem like siblings but more like a couple. Their interactions in the livestream were too intimate. If they are indeed siblings, while it might be unconventional, people wouldn't think too much of it. But if the true relationship between them is exposed, there's a high chance some might start thinking in a more scandalous direction." He sighed. "This is my biggest concern." Reuben pondered for a moment. "How about we use some paid followers to spread the rumor that Simone is Aaron's cousin? Let's prevent people from finding out about their actual relationship. I've been watching the livestream, and Simone doesn't seem inclined to reveal their relationship. As long as she remains silent, this issue can be resolved." He added, "After this episode of the variety show ends, let's all treat her a bit more kindly and coax her back." Previously, he used to receive messages from Simone almost every day, like reminders to eat properly and not skip meals. When he worked long hours, she would send him messages to remind him to get up and move around. If he came home too tired, she would use her special techniques to give him a shoulder and back massage. It made him feel comfortable and relaxed. At first, he didn't pay much attention and thought she was being too talkative with the messages. Now that he was no longer receiving those texts, he couldn't get used to it. After working a day without getting Simone's massage when he came home, he felt uncomfortable all over. The next day, he woke up feeling tired, unlike before when he would wake up refreshed. Titus agreed. "Alright, once the variety show ends, let's give her an escape route. She has a recording of the day she left the Gray Family. It would be best to coax her into deleting it when she returns. Otherwise, if it gets exposed, it won't be good for Jo or any of us." Reuben nodded. "Alright. Let's arrange the online narrative now." Titus said, "I'll do it right away." He quickly arranged for some paid followers to create a fabricated story about Simone being Aaron's cousin. According to the narrative, their relationship was good before, but Simone became upset when Aaron didn't provide her with certain resources she requested. This led to a falling out between them. Additionally, because Aaron doted on Jodie, Simone started to dislike her and began targeting her. This explained why Simone seemed confrontational and antagonistic toward Aaron in the variety show. The fabricated posts were detailed and even included made-up examples to solidify their relationship as cousins. Those who were not aware of the truth found it convincing. As a result, some onlookers and gossip enthusiasts began to develop aversion towards Simone. They believed that Simone was able to enter the entertainment industry because her cousin took care of her. Yet, when she asked her cousin for resources and he refused, she turned hostile. This kind of behavior was seen as ungrateful. The hashtags #SimoneIsAaron'sCousin and #SimoneIsAnUngratefulWoman quickly trended. Titus bought a few more trending topics, further fueling the discussion about their relationship and firmly establishing the narrative.On the other side, the director's team gathered the materials needed for the symbolic talisman. Simone sat down with the child on her lap, and the live stream camera focused on her. Zac and the others came over to take a look. She skillfully drew a warding-off evil spirits talisman with cinnabar on a piece of paper, then folded it into a triangle. Next, she used a red string to string it and hung it around the child's neck. Then, she took a few more pieces of paper and folded them into small frogs, bunnies, pigs, and cats. She handed them to the child to play with and swapped out the lucky coin he was holding. With the talisman, he no longer needed to use the lucky coin. The child's attention was quickly captivated by the paper animals. He played with them happily, giggling. 'Simone can actually make paper animals.' 'After folding them, she even drew on them, giving them life.' 'Simone, you're so skilled. I want to touch your hand.''Simone, is there anything you can't do?' 'Simone, your hands are so dexterous. I want to caress them.' A bunch of fans praised Simone's dexterity. Soon, some dissenting voices emerged. 'Simone may be skilled in some things, but her character is questionable.' 'Exactly. I can't believe she's Aaron's cousin, yet she's so ungrateful.' 'If Aaron doesn't give her resources, she teams up with other top-tier stars in the livestream to cause a scene. She's even confrontational with Aaron. She's so disrespectful and ungrateful.' 'This is a classic case of biting the hand that feeds you. Simone is a classic ungrateful woman who can't be satisfied.' 'I used to like her, but now I just want to block her. She has really poor character.'Among those leading the negative comments were the followers that Titus had hired, and they were joined by Aaron's fans and Jodie's fans. Upon seeing these comments, Simone's fans were speechless. 'How do you know that they're cousins?' 'Just because it's said online, it must be true? Where are your brains?' 'Stop spreading rumors. As long as Simone doesn't personally admit that they're cousins, I won't believe it.' I find it hard to believe that Simone would ask Aaron for resources, and when he refused, she would cause a commotion during a live stream. Exactly; based on the latest live stream, it seems quite evident that Aaron and Jojo are hiding something. Those individuals making these comments are intentionally trying to tarnish Simone's reputation.Previously, these same people claimed that children could easily distinguish between good and bad. Now, they are seeking attention once again. Do they want to continue embarrassing themselves? Apart from a few skeptics, the majority of Simone's fans didn't believe it. Many of Zac's fans also joined in to refute the claims. Regardless, they all shared the same attitude: they would only believe what Simone herself stated. This surprised Titus. Clearly, he hadn't expected Simone's fans, whom she had gained through this variety show, to be so loyal. However, now that the narrative was established, he didn't pay much attention to Simone's fans' opinions. As long as the general public believed it, it was fine. After some time, Ross came to invite Simone and the others for dinner. Before leaving, Simone went to the restroom, and the live stream camera naturally didn't follow her. When she emerged, Jonah waved at her. Simone noticed him and walked over to the corner where he was standing.