Maverick felt a little embarrassed when questioned and said, “I just thought I could initially attract some attention by leveraging my strengths, and then for the competition...” “Maverick, do you think I'm a fool?” Danielle's voice was stern. “All your fans know that you came here to reinvent yourself. Do you really need to use this to draw attention?” She continued, “Everyone has been eagerly awaiting this show to witness your transformation, not to see you return to your usual methods!” Maverick's face immediately turned pale, then flushed. “But on such a stage, it's a disadvantage not to perform a love scene. Our script aligns with the theme. Just this once...” Initially, Danielle was somewhat uncertain about the situation between Maverick and Mirabelle. Now, she was completely certain. It was clear that this was a situation deliberately stirred up by Maverick, driven by his personal feelings for Mirabelle. “Every opportunity is precious now. Are you really going to jeopardize your future and the hopes of your fans with your immaturity?” Danielle reprimanded him, “Change it back!” Maverick didn't want to be scolded by Danielle in front of Mirabelle like a mere child. “Enough. This is my stage and my decision. You don't need to say anymore. I won't change my mind.” For Maverick's attempt at reinventing himself, countless fans tirelessly provided both emotional and material support. They feared that the person they supported would be ridiculed by others for lacking talent and only being able to play a poker-faced celestial lord. They believed in Maverick's abilities, attributing his lack of performance opportunities to the market conditions. Therefore, they were highly supportive and hopeful about Maverick's transition. They even started laying the groundwork for him on the internet early on. What if his performance was not well-received? What if the transition failed? Everyone racked their brains for Maverick, cautiously protecting the dream they shared.However, in the blink of an eye, a poker-faced celestial lord appeared on the live broadcast again, a sight that shocked his fans. Danielle was nearly beside herself with frustration. She had painstakingly paved a path to success for Maverick, yet he seemed determined to veer off it. It was as if Danielle was meeting Maverick for the first time. Despite having been through times when he'd push himself to vie for every role even while running a high fever, treat each script with utmost seriousness, and maintain that his works were a shared possession between him and his fans, this ended up happening. Isabella thought, Right now, Maverick is like a ticking time bomb due to him becoming a hopeless romantic. It must be tough for Danielle. The onslaught of events had proven to be too much, even for the most capable of agents. In the end, Danielle maintained a grim expression, turning on her heel and walking away. The spectators immediately withdrew. They didn't stick around to see what happened next. However, due to Isabella's presence, both Christopher and Rosalie were kept informed about the situation. Isabella thought, Maverick has left too? Makes sense, how could he have the audacity to face Hendrick, whom he cuckolded? After all, even in the new script's romantic scenes, there was no reason for him to hug and kiss her. Mirabelle has been left alone to explain. Mirabelle must be feeling guilty. After all, if she wanted to avoid the situation in such a public place, it would have been easy. The excuse of getting too immersed in the act doesn't hold water. On the surface, she seemed forced into everything, as if she had no control over her circumstances. But in reality, she is indulging herself in both men's competition for her. Both Christopher and Rosalie felt that Hendrick's earlier comments about “getting into character” were merely a way to save face. He didn't want to cause a scene on the spot, as it could affect their collaboration. However, when he was alone with Mirabelle, he probably would lose his temper. After all, who could tolerate their girlfriend having an ambiguous relationship with their ex-boyfriend? Just as they were curious about how Hendrick would react, they heard a sharp scream from within Isabella's thoughts. Isabella thought, Goodness... Without any explanation, he just pulled her in and started kissing her. What's wrong with him? Is Mirabelle's lips that tempting? All it contains is the saliva from her ex! Could a man's possessiveness really outweigh his feelings of disgust? Isabella wasn't the exception, as both Christopher and Rosalie felt like screaming too. Isabella thought, Could it be that he is so smitten with Mirabelle that he has lost his mind? Hold on! He really didn't feel disgusted. After the kiss, he even praised her, patting Mirabelle's face and saying how sweet she was and no wonder Maverick likes her. Dang, he has made me feel sick once again. Christopher and Rosalie wondered, Is this guy really sane? Isabella thought, Mirabelle is taken aback, thinking that Hendrick is blaming her indirectly. She quickly apologizes in tears, portraying herself as a victim. But Hendrick isn't angry. He says he understands that Maverick was simply unable to control his emotions. Christopher and Rosalie thought, Oh my God! Seriously, is that something a boyfriend should say? Isabella thought, Indeed, there's no limit to his foolishness. He's not just a cuckold, but the epitome of an idiot. What on earth is he thinking? There must be some ulterior motive. I should look into it. Christopher and Rosalie too perked up her ears in anticipation. Isabella thought, How odd... I can't find anything... D*mn, what is this? I was so focused on the love triangle before that I didn't notice that Hendrick is a secret fan of Maverick's. Christopher and Rosalie thought, What! Isabella thought, No one knows, but he has a special room in his villa filled with items endorsed by Maverick. He collects everything related to Maverick, a testament to his die-hard fan status. No wonder he is always so tolerant, even when Maverick behaves rudely. Christopher and Rosalie thought, No, no, even as a fan, he can't let his idol make a fool out of him.Isabelle thought, Wait a minute, something seems off. Christopher and Rosalie thought, Something's definitely not right here. I can feel it. Suddenly, Isabella felt a chill run through her as she remembered the small group of fans shipping him with another character online after they had finished filming the promotional video. She thought, No... No way. If that's the case... it would be absolutely mind-blowing! A mischievous grin spread across Isabella's face as she reveled in the unfolding chaos. Christopher and Rosalie thought, This is beyond sensational. It's... unimaginable. Afterward, Christopher found it odd to see those three rehearsing together and couldn't help but ask Hayden, “Do you think Hendrick is gay?” Hayden was baffled as he said, “Are you sure? There isn't any gossip about it in the industry. Plus, he's quite the playboy, always seen with beauties. But...” “But what?” Christopher immediately asked, his curiosity piqued. “I wasn't sure if it was a coincidence, but aside from his current partner being Maverick's ex-girlfriend, I noticed an additional pattern. That is, all his previous partners were actresses who had once co-starred with Maverick.” Christopher was left dumbfounded. He really is collecting everything related to Maverick. Is this really just a fan's behavior or is there another motive behind it? Soon, due to the start of another challenge on the live stream, they were gathered in the waiting area. Isabella and Christopher's gaze subconsciously drifted toward Maverick and Hendrick, who were sitting together. Hendrick chatted away with Maverick, grinning from ear to ear, as if the latter's kiss with his girlfriend hadn't affected him at all.The competition between another group was rather uneventful, lacking any real drama. Everyone performed steadily, but the excitement was nearly half of what it was during the previous round. The director and producer felt somewhat disappointed. Even though the intense, close-up shots were somewhat intimidating, after experiencing such a high level of excitement previously, the current mundane performances just didn't compare. After the live broadcast ended, they met up with their manager and assistant backstage. Isabella spotted Danielle engrossed in a lively conversation with Hayden. Despite losing her composure last time due to frustration, she remained professional and would carry out her duties accordingly. For instance, she was now working on building a good rapport with their group and had planned to invite them out for a meal. “I would like to apologize, as this was our mistake. We initially planned to perform a contemporary play, but due to unforeseen circumstances, we ended up switching to a fantasy-based theme, which inadvertently clashed with your subject matter.” “It doesn't count as a clash. They're not the same style,” Christopher said nonchalantly. Danielle, however, laughed and said, “Even though that's the case, we still feel extremely sorry. So, please, do forgive us.” They never managed to revise the script, and it was left to Danielle to clean up the mess. She had to apologize politely to them and even had to preemptively reassure the fans. Isabella thought, “Poor Danielle has no choice in the matter, considering the fact that she is in the same boat. Despite clearly noticing his deterioration, all she can do is navigate the situation, trying her best to help a lost cause.” As they were talking, Maverick and Hendrick arrived. With a broad smile on his face, Hendrick asked, “Can I bring my girlfriend along?” In reality, when the two groups gathered for a meal, supporting actors were typically not invited. After all, it was a social event between the competing teams.Moreover, during the rehearsals, Danielle had been keeping a close eye on Maverick. She didn't want Maverick to have any private contact with Mirabelle, lest they stir up any trouble. So, upon hearing this, her face instantly darkened. As for Isabella and the others, they were naturally more interested in the drama than the meal, hence they didn't mind at all. However, they were somewhat puzzled about what Hendrick was really up to.