Easton’s expression shifted slightly; he clearly hadn’t expected Julia to be this capable.
Jean was still lost in her own thoughts. But Julia didn’t look like she’d be teaming up with Easton anytime soon… so maybe it would be fine. Either way, she planned to avoid Julia whenever possible.
Easton curled his lips into a grin; there was a flash of arrogance in his eyes. He hadn’t thought she’d be this concerned about him. Always worried he’d crash and burn….
In reality, whether Easton would crash and burn wasn’t that important to Jean. It was Julia herself -she couldn’t explain it, but from the moment she first laid eyes on Julia, a strange unease had settled in her chest.
She didn’t like Julia. It wasn’t so much about worrying that Easton would get into trouble with her, as it was that Jean just didn’t want to be anywhere near Julia herself.
Out of sight, out of mind. Once Julia arrived, the cast of celebrities and regular contestants was finally complete.
The variety show was about to begin. At the same time, fans and viewers on all the major social platforms were eagerly waiting for the livestream of Behind the Spotlight to start.
Taylor’s new variety show had been hyped for a while. Ever since the announcement, online. discussion had been nonstop.
But even with the premiere just moments away, no one had any clue who the show had actually
cast.
The production team had done a great job keeping things under wraps; the cast lineup would only be revealed during the first episode’s livestream.
It was a bold move, one that left viewers on edge with anticipation. Online speculation ran wild, with people desperate to fast–forward to the moment the show would finally go live.
“This show is keeping things way too secret. Still no official leaks?”
“What do you mean no leaks? Someone in the industry said a film queen might be joining.”
“Film queen? You’ve been duped. She’s already overseas filming a movie–no time for this.”
“I heard from another source that they invited someone completely unexpected.”
Thanks for the thrilling insight–that’s as useful as saying nothing at all.”
*Forget the celebrities; I wanna know who the regular folks are. Imagine teaming up with a star…”
“Seriously, why didn’t they open up casting to the public? I would’ve signed up in a heartbeat.”
Cluspter 82 The Livestream. Begine
“Can we please skip to when the livestream starts? I’m going insane here.”
Finished
“I hope my fave shows up on Behind the Spotlight. I know he’s probably not on Taylor’s radar, but hey–I’ll claim a spot for him anyway.”
“If they don’t announce the cast soon, I’m gonna lose it.”
Meanwhile, Jean sat in front of the makeup station while a stylist applied a light base.
They were going on camera, after all–no way she’d show up barefaced.
She wasn’t the only one; the rest of the cast was also making final adjustments. Some were changing clothes, others fixing their makeup or hair.
Easton wasn’t around.
He’d said he was heading to the restroom and hadn’t come back yet. The powder–dusted brush moved across Jean’s face while her eyes wandered, bored.
Her gaze landed on Julia, not far away.
The graceful girl sat obediently, quietly receiving the stylist’s “blessing.”
Jean squinted instinctively. For a split second, her brows knit together as something clicked in her mind
She finally realized why she disliked Julia so much.
Because there was something–something faint but undeniable–in Julia’s features that reminded. her of Matheo.
Of course. It was Matheo. No wonder. She hated Matheo, so naturally, she couldn’t stand this girl either.
Couldn’t be helped. Maybe this was what people meant when they said two people just didn’t “click” It wasn’t Julia’s fault she looked like that awful guy….
There were still thirty minutes to go before Behind the Spotlight officially began. The entire cast followed Taylor to the open–air plaza beneath the camphor tree at the village entrance.
“We’re starting soon,” Taylor said cheerfully, glancing at the group. “You’ve all read the script, right? Just follow the flow–when the livestream starts, we’ll do introductions one by one…”
Jean stood beside Easton, only half a meter between them.
But to an outsider, that short distance felt loud–too noticeable to ignore.
“You two know each other?”
After Taylor had finished explaining, Dustin finally gave in to his curiosity. He looked over at Jean
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Jean blinked in surprise.
Finished
She beered for a moment, then quickly shook her head. “No… we don’t. This is our first meeting. I got lost on my way here and he kindly gave me a ride.”
“Oh, I sec.” Dustin nodded, clearly enlightened. “That explains it. I thought you two already knew. each other.”
The others quietly took in the exchange as well.
So that’s what it was. But was Easton really the type to go out of his way like that?
Helping out a stranger didn’t really fit his image.
“How could I possibly know her?” Easton chuckled with a sigh, his tone light. “Today’s the first time we’ve met. She was new to the area and insisted on sticking close–I couldn’t shake her off.”
“Kids can be like that,” Olive said with a smile, chiming in after hearing Easton’s comment.
Jean frowned in annoyance.
What do you mean I insisted on sticking close? Don’t flatter yourself.
Easton turned to her just then, eyes bent in a teasing smile. See? I’m playing along. Pretending we
don’t know each other.
Jean pouted, turned away with a huff, and refused to look at him again.
The final thirty minutes slipped by in chatter, and then–at last-
“Behind the Spotlight” officially went live.
As soon as the stream opened, viewers flooded in by the thousands.
The hype surged from the very beginning, skyrocketing instantly.
“Oh my, is my fave in this show? I just wanna see if he’ll show up–if not, I’ll cry.”
“Quick, show us the cast already! Who’s on this thing?”
“Gosh, finally! Do you know how long I’ve been waiting? If the lineup sucks, I swear-
“Please don’t tell me it’s a bunch of nobodies. They’ve kept it hidden for way too long.
“So excited. I believe in Mr. Taylor.”
“Hurry up, I’m dying over here!”
“Welcome to ‘Behind the Spotlight.”
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Finished
He stood alone in the middle of the shot, no one else beside him. The background was a rustic countryside scene, with a towering camphor tree standing tall behind him, impossible to miss.
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Chapter 83 The Stars Arrive
The comments began flying across the screen like a storm.
“Mr. Taylor, long time no see!”
“Mr. Taylor, hurry up and show us the guests–I want to see who’s in the lineup!”
“Mr. Taylor, give us a hint already! Who did you invite?”
Finished
After a long–winded introduction, Taylor finally got to the part everyone had been waiting for- the guest reveal. The mysterious celebrity guests would walk in one by one from the distance, gradually approaching the camera before joining Taylor on screen.
“All right, Taylor said with a cheerful rub of his hands. “Let’s see who our first guest is…”
The camera panned–and a slim female figure came into view.
Sharp–eyed fans recognized her instantly.
“Holy crap, isn’t that Olive?”
“Whoa, it is Olive! She’s really made it!”
“She’s gorgeous, an actual vision–my eyes feel blessed.”
“When did Olive get this kind of opportunity? She kept it so quiet.”
“Co, Olive! Do your best out there!”
Olive walked up to Taylor with confidence and waved cutely at the camera. “Hi everyone, I’m Olive…”
Next, the other celebrity guests appeared one after another.
Each reveal brought waves of shock and excitement in the chat.
“Oh my, this lineup is beyond anything I imagined.”
“So many A–listers–I’m satisfied.”
“I knew this show wouldn’t disappoint; what a great cast!”
“This show is going on my must–watch list–so many of my faves!”
“No wonder they kept it a secret. These names are huge. What a surprise!”
“Are there more? Please tell me there’s more!”
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Summary & Review: The Family
