Chapter 0492 Around late morning, I headed into the kitchen in search of a cold drink. The Servants were more than willing to help me, but as I was perfectly able to find the refrigerator in this house, I thanked them but sought it out on my own.

I'filled a glass with ice, poured my lemonade, and was about to leave the room when I heard talking just outside the room, on the other side of the door.

“We got some good footage during the volleyball game,” a man said. “But everyone just sitting around like this doesn’t make for good television, even if they are in the swim suits. We need to at least get them in the water, or stir

LI Ree et ag up drama somehow.” “Don’t worry,” Nathan said. I realized then that the other person must have been with the camera crew. “I have another activity planned that will help boost the ratings.” My stomach sank. I didn’t like the sound of that.

This trip was supposed to have been a reward for those who performed well in the theater event. Yes, I piggybacked off of Veronica and Julian’s success, but even so, no one was supposed to be put on the spot here. This was supposed to be relaxing.

Yet somehow, Nathan and the camera crew wanted to extend the reach of the competition even to here, this place of supposed relaxation. Or was it the king to blame?

SEER." Cae up drama somehow.” “Don’t worry,” Nathan said. I realized then that the other person must have been with the camera crew. “I have another activity planned that will help boost the ratings.” My stomach sank. I didn’t like the sound of that.

This trip was supposed to have been a reward for those who performed well in the theater event. Yes, I piggybacked off of Veronica and Julian’s success, but even so, no one was supposed to be put on the spot here. This was supposed to be relaxing.

Yet somehow, Nathan and the camera crew wanted to extend the reach of the competition even to here, this place of supposed relaxation. Or was it the king to blame?

It didn’t matter whose fault it was. It was happening regardless.

“Gather everyone on the deck,” Nathan said.

On the other side of the door, I sighed.

Out on the deck, I leaned against the railing beside Veronica. Everyone was there, gathered by Nathan’s command.

the deck, filming everyone and their reactions. I internally vowed to keep a straight face, no matter what activity Nathan

in a new event! One made especially for you here on the

glanced around at everyone's reactions. Veronica kept a straight face as always,

appeared marginally concerned. Only Bridget truly seemed

“How wonderful!” she exclaimed.

seem so bad. Maybe this wouldn't be such a big deal after

separate points. You will each be given a limited set of instructions on how to find the treasure that corresponds to your individual prince.” Veronica and

others will be racing against the clock.” I frowned. Veronica did not

a special

hand went up.

with Prince Joyce, once he has recovered from his illness,” Nathan said.

be like. If it was nothing but a sandy hill, there wouldn’t be much of a competition. I had

Nathan intend us to walk into a

knew was a warning,

we be given for this challenge?”

a rope, or even a compass? No. I had to be overthinking this. The royal family didn’t want us dead, after all. They wouldn't send us into a jungle unprepared. It had to be as I initially I thought and dismissed: a barren island. Perhaps the treasure was buried in the sand and we’d need our hands

my silence as acceptance and moved on. “You'll

shots. Maybe some of the others found what they needed, but the cameraman on Veronica and I was left wanting, We both just sort of stared at him

I was certain we weren't being overheard, I leaned into Veronica and told her,

find Julian's treasure.” “You don’t have

on a boat

mess since Bridget showed up,” Veronica replied. “I don’t care about

Oh.

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