My Repentant Brothers by Grace Edith

Chapter 339

Back in high school, Madeline had some stomach issues.

She didn't eat much to begin with, and during her 12th Grade, it got worse. As spring came and temperatures rose, so did her discomfort.

Once, Helena secretly visited her, bringing a box of cranberries from back home. It was just a simple container without any labels, something a street vendor might use. Inside, there were a few cranberry leaves-a quirky habit of the seller. During those tough nights of late-night studying, Madeline would eat a cranberry. The tartness mixed with a hint of sweetness made her mouth water. It actually helped soothe her stomach.

Madeline picked up the cranberries, opened the box, and fingered a small twig. "This must be from a cranberry bush. They're fresh-probably just picked."

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She held up a bright red cranberry, firm and slightly rough to touch. "Cranberries are both tart and sweet, much like life itself. I love that flavor; it makes me think life is just like this." Lucas scratched his head. "You like cranberries? Maybe I should plant you a cranberry bush?"

Madeline gave him a long look. "Thanks, but no need." She took Henry's gift and left.

Lucas's assistant followed them, muttering, "Man, you're really too blunt. Madeline talks about life, and you're chatting about bushes..."

Lucas turned back with a glare. "Excuse me? Didn't you notice Maddie has a new assistant? Want to be replaced too?"

"Nope!" The assistant quickly shook his head.

Watching Madeline walk away, Lucas mused aloud, "Maddie likes cranberries... we could brainstorm: cranberry candy, cranberry tarts, cranberry bread..." Ideas began to flow freely.

The reality show continued filming as scheduled, lasting for fifteen days and producing three episodes.

evenings, the crew set up live broadcasts that allowed fans to vote

fans. Over just three episodes, his following grew by 3 million. His persona as the "adorable

yet, so she wasn't given a live broadcast slot. When the viewership data was announced, the assistant director made a point to explain to Madeline that everything was transparent and promised more screen time for her in the edits. Madeline was puzzled as to why the

she didn't know was that someone powerful had "reminded" the crew that Madeline was connected to an

and intimidating presence everywhere. The crew couldn't

help but marvel at how, in the entertainment world, there were plenty of women getting cozy with powerful figures. Yet they never saw the old-school legends pull it off like this. Back in the day, even marrying a wealthy businessman from, say, the coasts was considered

in acting-a top student entering showbiz with such a

production and airing, they adjusted their

certain stars.

led to the decision that Madeline would be promoted as the show's top

with Madeline, the assistant director returned to his office. Looking at

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esports goddess. But as impressive as she

but if someone is both strong and beautiful with a hint of contrast charm,

to rack her brain. "Let me think... Out here, you build

the assistant director

beautiful yet tragic' character," Allison grinned. "If she's powerful and a bit unfortunate, she'll gather

it. "Beautiful yet tragic? I

stream,

so naturally they attracted votes. Another roommate had already been eliminated from the