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Rosie continued in remorse, “It’s all my fault for not being careful. Now that it hurts so much, washing and cutting vegetables later will be inconvenient.”
She deliberately changed the topic.
Leon assured her, “Don’t worry about it. Since you injured your hand, you shouldn’t be cooking.”
While Rosie’s actions now seemed like an accident, he felt she might have done it intentionally because that would allow her to evade Leyla’s question. He suggested, “Since we’re being paid in cash today, why don’t we find a family to share a meal with? We’ll pay them for the meal.”
Since Rosie didn’t want anyone to know about the relationship between Aaron and Rebecca, Leon decided to help her by diverting the conversation.
In the meantime, Rosie breathed a sigh of relief and felt slightly proud. Leon was helping her, which would surely annoy Rebecca.
She smiled sweetly at Leon and nodded. “That’s a good idea. It’ll be a chance for you all to try something different.”
Now, she wouldn’t have to work hard to cook dinner. More importantly, with this minor incident, the matter Rebecca brought up earlier could be temporarily set aside. Rosie didn’t want others in the entertainment industry and the audience to know she was Aaron’s adopted sister. It felt like her identity was being downplayed compared to Rebecca’s.
From the moment Rosie started to peel the peach, Rebecca had already guessed what she was up to. Not only did she not bring up the previous topic, but she also deliberately changed the subject. And so, Rebecca told Zac and the others, “You should rehearse with the children. The performance is tomorrow.”
By doing so, she was leaving the audience curious and intrigued. Also, the more she behaved this way, the more it meant she didn’t want anything to do with Aaron. Once everyone found out the truth later, they would understand her actions.
Though Rebecca had realized Rosie’s wish, she hoped the latter wouldn’t regret it later. Of course, this also gave Sc*mbag No. 2 more material to work with.
As for the fact that Leon had helped Rosie, Rebecca would certainly feel puzzled and upset if it were in her past life. Also, she would be curious to know why he would choose to help and protect Rosie. But now, she didn’t even have the slightest curiosity or desire to find out.
On the other hand, Zac had also noticed the situation. Not only was Rosie changing the topic, but Rebecca as well, so he smiled and said, “Sure. Want to come and give us some pointers?”
Keeping a little mystery is more intriguing, isn’t it? Rebecca nodded with a smile. “Let’s go.”
The four then brought the children for rehearsals.
Although Eric was curious, he held back his urge to ask. He could see that both Rebecca and Rosie didn’t want to continue the topic.
On the other hand, Leyla wanted to get to the bottom of this. She didn’t believe that Rosie had accidentally cut herself. How could such a coincidence happen? Clearly, Rosie feared her questions would lead to Rebecca or Aaron revealing something important.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt Rebecca and Aaron had a special relationship. Are the two of them related? Or is it something more intimate than that?
Leyla wanted to pull the conversation back to the topic to make Aaron reveal more about it. Just as she was about to speak, she raised her head and saw Leon giving her a warning gaze while holding his back to the camera.
Startled, Leyla didn’t expect Leon to be so protective over Rosie. Since she wanted to continue her career in the entertainment industry, she dared not offend Leon because he wasn’t just a great actor. It was rumored that he had a strong background. As a result, she could only swallow the words she was about to say.
‘Oh? Why aren’t they continuing?’
‘It’s so agonizing to leave the topic unfinished!’
‘Why aren’t you guys answering Leyla’s question?’
‘Did Jojo do that on purpose?’
‘Her sudden act interrupted Leyla’s question.’
‘She must have done it on purpose. I saw it with my own eyes. She started peeling the peach after Rebecca listed the three people she couldn’t assess.’
‘Out of the three options Rebecca mentioned, Aaron seems to be the only one who fits.’
‘It’s highly likely that it’s the first option. I haven’t heard of Aaron being involved in geomancy.’
‘Oh no! Does this mean Rebecca and Aaron are actually related by blood?’
‘If you put it that way, doesn’t it also mean Rebecca and Rosie are related?’
‘But Rebecca hasn’t shown any interest in either of them since the beginning of this show. In fact, she’s been quite distant.’
‘I’m really curious about the relationship between these three people. I want to know.’
‘Being stuck here is so frustrating. This is the first time I’ve disliked Jojo so much.’
‘I believe these three are somehow connected, and it’s definitely a big secret. Otherwise, Jojo wouldn’t have accidentally cut herself.’
‘Can’t the paparazzi be more efficient? It’s been days, and they still haven’t uncovered the relationship between these three.’
‘I want some gossip. Paparazzi, get on it!’
Indeed, the paparazzi companies had been investigating Rebecca and Aaron’s relationship for the past few days. However, they had been approaching it from the perspective of a potential romantic relationship between the two.
So far, they had only discovered that Rebecca often accompanied Aaron to dance practice and that they had gone out for meals together privately. However, these details had already been exposed by them or other sources previously.
After watching the live stream, they suddenly realized that these two were not lovers or even romantically involved. Could it be that they were actually related by blood? The paparazzi teams were like sharks smelling blood, swiftly moving to uncover the scoop.
They wanted to be the first to unearth this juicy information and secure the top headline.
The audience and fans were filled with curiosity, speculating about Rebecca’s relationship with the siblings. The topic “What’s the Relationship Between Rebecca and Aaron?” quickly became popular. Many who hadn’t watched the show clicked in, intrigued by their curiosity.
They were then engulfed in a wave of curiosity and gossip. Previous rumors about Rebecca pursuing Aaron for resources seemed to have some truth, but the dynamics on the show surprised everyone. Rebecca wasn’t clinging to Aaron or trying to cozy up to him; instead, she seemed dismissive and indifferent. In contrast, Aaron often sought out Rebecca, almost inviting her to hurt him.
However, instead of immediately assuming they were siblings, the viewers speculated that Rebecca might be a close relative of Aaron’s.
Meanwhile, in the Collins Residence, Salma and Steven attended another banquet while Luca stayed locked in the room writing songs. Andrew was busy arranging the setup for the new drama. This left only Reuben and Titus watching the livestream.
Titus scowled. “Aaron has really lost his mind.”
He just can’t stop seeking attention with Rebecca. Now, everyone’s speculating about their relationship.
Reuben furrowed his brows. “If someone uncovers Rebecca and Aaron’s true relationship, wouldn’t that be detrimental to Ros?”
Titus nodded. “Exactly. Whether it’s in terms of identity or relationship, it wouldn’t be good for Ros. There have already been rumors suggesting that Aaron and Ros don’t seem like siblings but more like a couple. Their interactions in the livestream were too intimate. If they are indeed siblings, while it might be unconventional, people wouldn’t think too much of it. But if the true relationship between them is exposed, there’s a high chance some might start thinking in a more scandalous direction.”
He sighed. “This is my biggest concern.”
Reuben pondered for a moment. “How about we use some paid followers to spread the rumor that Rebecca is Aaron’s cousin? Let’s prevent people from finding out about their actual relationship. I’ve been watching the livestream, and Rebecca doesn’t seem inclined to reveal their relationship. As long as she remains silent, this issue can be resolved.”
He added, “After this episode of the variety show ends, let’s all treat her a bit more kindly and coax her back.”
Previously, he used to receive messages from Rebecca almost every day, like reminders to eat properly and not skip meals. When he worked long hours, she would send him messages to remind him to get up and move around. If he came home too tired, she would use her special techniques to give him a shoulder and back massage. It made him feel comfortable and relaxed. At first, he didn’t pay much attention and thought she was being too talkative with the messages. Now that he was no longer receiving those texts, he couldn’t get used to it. After working a day without getting Rebecca’s massage when he came home, he felt uncomfortable all over. The next day, he woke up feeling tired, unlike before when he would wake up refreshed.
Titus agreed. “Alright, once the variety show ends, let’s give her an escape route. She has a recording of the day she left the Collins Family. It would be best to coax her into deleting it when she returns. Otherwise, if it gets exposed, it won’t be good for Ros or any of us.”
Reuben nodded. “Alright. Let’s arrange the online narrative now.”
Titus said, “I’ll do it right away.”
He quickly arranged for some paid followers to create a fabricated story about Rebecca being Aaron’s cousin. According to the narrative, their relationship was good before, but Rebecca became upset when Aaron didn’t provide her with certain resources she requested. This led to a falling out between them. Additionally, because Aaron doted on Rosie, Rebecca started to dislike her and began targeting her. This explained why Rebecca seemed confrontational and antagonistic toward Aaron in the variety show.
The fabricated posts were detailed and even included made-up examples to solidify their relationship as cousins. Those who were not aware of the truth found it convincing.
As a result, some onlookers and gossip enthusiasts began to develop aversion towards Rebecca. They believed that Rebecca was able to enter the entertainment industry because her cousin took care of her. Yet, when she asked her cousin for resources and he refused, she turned hostile. This kind of behavior was seen as ungrateful.
The hashtags #RebeccaIsAaron’sCousin and #RebeccaIsAnUngratefulWoman quickly trended. Titus bought a few more trending topics, further fueling the discussion about their relationship and firmly establishing the narrative.
