Chapter 26 Juicy Drama

After their meal, Simone and her crew took a leisurely stroll around the village before returning to their lodging.

Meanwhile, Aaron and the others had finished their dinner..

Jodie took the initiative and quickly cleaned up the kitchen and dishes. She didn’t enjoy these chores, but she wanted to maintain a favorable image on the live stream and give the viewers the impression of being a wonderful person. So, she bit her tongue and got to work.

Just as she finished in the kitchen, she saw Simone and her crew entering, chatting away.

Jodie remembered the photos shared in the group earlier and suddenly felt a sense of unfairness. She wondered why she always did the work while Simone enjoyed meals with the others.

Meanwhile, Simone and the others settled into the courtyard; conversing and working on their storage baskets.

Seeing this, Aaron couldn’t help but recall how they had all been scorched by the sun earlier that day. He walked over and found a spot near his sister. He asked, “Did you make the straw hats you wore today?”

“Yeah!”

Simone, perceptive as always, instantly recognized his intentions. She sensed he was angling for some assistance in making straw hats, and as expected, he asked, “How about helping us make a few?”

She shot him a discerning look. “Can’t you do it yourself?” She was determined not to let him off the hook so easily. To be precise, no one from the Gray Family would be getting preferential treatment from her again.

Once again rebuffed by his sister, Aaron had to swallow his pride. “Alright, fine, forget it then.”

She nodded. “Good, I’m glad you understand.”

aback by her response and grumbled, “Geez… My sister gets more exasperated

asking. “Do you

and asked, “What are

that this is something you guys

becoming unbearable,” Aaron grumbled in

saying, “I’d love to learn how to make these straw hats too. That way, our team won’t have to roast in the sun tomorrow.” She figured if Keira

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Jodie’s possessiveness over Aaron and her competitive streak, Simone saw right through the request

creating an awkward atmosphere, and Jodie’s smile

Simone, “Jo’s trying to talk to you. If you have something against us, that’s fine, but

at him coldly. “I’ve told you before, stop provoking me. I want nothing to do

taken aback, his brows furrowing in disbelief.

by Simone’s directness, and while it stung Simone’s ego, Jodie couldn’t help but feel oddly satisfied. She anticipated that viewers watching the livestream would likely disapprove of Simone’s arrogance and lack of

Jodie adopted a more contrite expression and said, “Please don’t be upset. It’s entirely my fault.” She reached out

the corners of her lips. “Everyone knows the game you’re playing, with your ulterior motives. It’s hard for me to even tolerate you.” She held her stare, her tone dripping with condescension. And, by the way, I’ve

swift transformation, momentarily showing surprise before quickly settling into a mask of composure. “I have no clue what you’re talking about,” she replied. Simone’s cunning surprised her, and Jodie regretted her decision to back down. Even if she believed she was right, the thought of Simone’s recording going public

make straw hats earlier. She had anticipated that Simone wouldn’t be willing

and warned, “If you guys keep trying

indeed happening between Simone and the Gray siblings behind the scenes, as indicated by her possession of the

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