Lucas nodded, "Alright, it’s a duo shoot. I can’t film without her. I’ll wait a bit longer." The director wiped the sweat off his forehead, relieved, and went to film other couples. An hour passed. According to the schedule, the morning was for setting up and makeup, with filming officially starting at 2 PM and ending at 10 PM. It was now 4:30 PM, and Barbara still hadn’t arrived. If they continued waiting, they’d be filming until dawn. Amanda returned, surprised. “You haven’t started shooting? Barbara isn’t here yet?” Lucas smiled wryly, “I guess she hasn’t even left her home yet.” Amanda was annoyed. “You have a flight tomorrow morning to another city for work. If we wait any longer, you won’t get any sleep tonight.” Lucas shrugged. “No way, I’m going to find the director.” When she found the director, Amanda immediately erupted. “...Overslept? What do you mean she overslept? First, she says she’s in the parking lot, then she’s on the highway, and now she just woke up? Is this show made just for her? Lucas’s team has over twenty people waiting for her for hours.” The director, sweating profusely, tried to calm her down. “Amanda, please. We replaced Chloe, and Barbara was a last-minute replacement. It’s understandable she’s not used to our schedule…” “Does she have special privileges? This isn’t a one-person show. She has a partner waiting for her to start filming. Why should Lucas waste his time waiting? Is she a princess that everyone has to serve?” The director kept wiping his sweat. “Barbara is like this. She thinks if she doesn’t get enough sleep, her face will be swollen and look bad, so she needs her beauty sleep…” “Beauty sleep, my foot! Let me tell you, this show can go on or not, but Lucas is your main star, and you’re treating him like this?” Emily and Lucas could feel Amanda’s fury from the makeup room. Anyone would be angry in this situation. The studio was in a remote area, at least a two-hour drive from downtown New York. Adding makeup and styling time, they’d have to wait at least four more hours. Even if Barbara left now, the earliest she could start shooting would be 8 PM, meaning they’d be filming into the early hours of the morning, making Lucas miss his flight. The head director, who was also getting impatient, decided, “Replace her!” The staff was disheartened. “Another replacement? We just replaced Chloe. Where can we find someone now?” The head director said, “Anyone will do. We’re not waiting for Barbara!” There was no room for negotiation. Barbara hadn’t even arrived and was already replaced. It served her right. The director was hesitant. “Even if I find someone now, it takes time for them to get here and get ready. They might not be faster than Barbara…” “Find someone on site!” “On site… There are no other female celebrities here. Only staff…” The head director suddenly spoke up, “Lucas’s makeup artist is quite popular online, isn’t she? I remember there were rumors about her and Lucas. Let’s invite her.” Amanda immediately objected, “No way. We’ve already clarified that Lucas has no relationship with the makeup artist, and she’s married. Lucas’s fans know this.” “Then what do we do now?” At the critical moment, a savior appeared. Olivia, having finally escaped from Allen Parker, took advantage of his video conference to sneak out and rushed to the studio. As soon as she arrived, she saw Amanda at the center of the set. She ran over. “Amanda, I’m here!” “Amanda, who is this?” “Oh, she’s Lucas’s executive agent.” The head director and director exchanged glances. “She’ll do!” Olivia, still confused, was pushed into the makeup room. She was seated in front of the mirror, and Amanda said, “Emily, quickly give Olivia a sweet and cute look.”Emily blinked. “Amanda, are you serious? Olivia and Lucas on the show together? This… doesn’t seem appropriate.” If Allen Parker found out, he’d tear the studio apart! “I pretend to be Lucas’s girlfriend?!” Olivia was excited. “I’m in!” Amanda sighed, “It’s the only option. Lucas, if the boss wants to kill you, I’ll buy you the most expensive wreath. But if you walk out now, we’ll definitely have to pay a fine, so you’ll have to sacrifice yourself a bit.” Lucas nearly exploded on the spot. “Amanda, are you the devil?” Amanda reassured him, “The boss isn’t that scary. Besides, it’s an emergency. If we explain, he’ll understand. Trust in his character.” “I have no faith in his jealousy control…” Amanda pinned Lucas down. “Don’t worry. Tomorrow we’re flying to Europe for the concert tour, and we won’t be back for a week. At least you’re safe for that week. By the time we return, I’ll figure out a new female partner for you.” This reluctantly convinced Lucas. With the decision made, Emily began her work. She quickly styled Olivia into a sweet, cute look. Amanda was very satisfied. “Alright, it’s perfect. Let’s start!” How do fans react when they meet their idols? Some can barely speak a word. Some are so excited they can’t stop crying. And then there are those like Olivia, who desperately try to get their idol’s attention, only to be largely ignored. Lucas found Olivia’s efforts to please him quite pitiful. But… Allen Parker’s presence made him wary of getting too close to Olivia. After hours of filming, Olivia was dejected, and Lucas was exhausted. One had spent all their energy trying to please their idol; the other had spent all their energy avoiding the fan. They collapsed on the makeup room couch, not wanting to speak.But it seemed to have gone well. The director brought over some footage, excitedly. “Amanda, I’m telling you, this couple will be a hit!”