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I finished announcing the rules and watched everyone move outside, already scheming the next viral moment in my head.

Those three actresses were predictable – they instantly swarmed Kirby, and just like that, the heat was on.

When it came to dividing teams, I cleared my throat and pulled out the rigged draw I’d already prepared.

“First team: Leslie, Kirby…” I paused on purpose to savor their anticipation, then read thest name, “…and… Carl.”

Perfect. The real man, the scandal, and an imitation all in one boat – it was pure theater.

I saw Kirby’s face darken in an instant and felt a thrill. Exactly the effect I wanted.

I stood on the bank with binocrs, watching with glee.

Sure enough, at the starting whistle, the other boat shot forward, but my hoped–for “explosive boat” just sat there, motionless.

Both alphas were keeping up appearances; only poor Omega Carl was paddling uselessly with a paddle that did nothing. Watching his near–teary face, I had to wipe my brow for him.

The director beside me couldn’t stand it. He leaned over and whispered, “If this keeps up, we’ve got the gimmick, but it’s just awkward…”

I lowered the binocrs and gave him a knowing look. “You don’t understand.”

Awkward? Good. The audience eats that kind of conflict alive.

Unpredictable, tension–filled awkwardness

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that’s guaranteed ratings.

No need ito /iexin further. I just sat back and watched the show unfold.

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The three actresses buzzed around me like flies, chirping emptypliments.

Handsome, skyrocketing ratings

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what utter drivel.

My attention wasn’t on them at all. My eyes and my heart followed thatzy figuregging

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behind.

I heard Kelly ask if I’de for her.

Then I heard her reply: “For the money, right…”

That line stabbed like a needle.

My body froze; almost instinctively I stopped and looked back at her.

I didn’t care about the cameras or anyone elsee for you!”

But she just had the director cut that bit.

My chest sank.

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my gaze was full of grievance. “I really did

I walked up to her and lowered my voice, pouring out my resentment and longing: “You haven’t contacted metely. You don’t reply to my messages, you don’t pick up my calls.”

Finally, gritting my teeth, I–reminded her, “Have you forgotten I’m your lover?”

All I got was a cold look and one word: “Shut up.”

I shut up instantly.

Dammit around her, all the alpha pride and swagger I had copses like a house of cards.

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When the teams were called and I heard I’d been grouped with Leslie, I’d been pleased.

Then Michael read Carl’s name, and my face fell.

That fake

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he just wouldn’t go away. He needed a lesson.

But I couldn’t show pettiness on camera, so I swallowed it.

When we boarded, I offered my hand to Leslie like a gentleman. She didn’t even nce at me; she sprang

aboard smoothly. Deted, I watched the counterfeit mber up, trembling and

careful to keep his distance from Leslie.

Ugh. The sight of him made my chest tight.

I sat down between them, creating a barrier.

When Michael on the bank signaled the start, I stayed perfectly still.

What a joke

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he wanted me to row? Especially with that fake? No way.

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So I just sat there, breathing in the pine–resin scent that always clung to her, and felt strangely

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