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Chapter 24 New Instructions

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Jean widened her eyes, black and bright, hesitating for a moment. Softening her voice as much as possible, she carefully said, “I’m not pitying you, okay? But that bread’s expired, so you definitely can’t eat it. I just don’t want you to starve and lose focus in class, that’s all. Here, take this. But I’m not giving it for free: you can pay me back next time.”

Afraid of bruising the male lead’s fragile pride, Jean racked her brain to phrase it carefully

Asher simply tilted his head, silently watching her. His deep eyes were unreadable, intense enough to make Jean feel uncomfortable beneath his gaze

Was this the pressure of a male lead?

Just as she was about to withdraw her hand

Asher suddenly reached out, accepting Jean’s cake.

Jean instantly relaxed, turning to her textbooks to prepare for class. What she didn’t notice was the young man beside her, slowly eating the cake, occasionally flicking his gaze onto her for a second or two. It seemed like observation, perhaps even

assessment

Jean finally joined the rehearsal that day.

With the Hope Cup finals taking place that weekend, there wasn’t much time left. Still, she stubbornly refused to put on the costume beforehand. She intended to wear that absurd tree costume only once–on the final day.

“Everyone in class has tickets to the Hope Cup finals,” their homeroom teacher announced, waving a stack of tickets. “Anyone interested, come and grab one. It’s at Central Theater this weekend. I hope you’ll all go and cheer on our class.”

“Hell yeah, I’m definitely going to watch Jean stand there as a tree!” one of the boys mocked enthusiastically.

class erupted

mood remained unaffected. Her fingers silently traced the cold iron token tucked safely in

Hope Cup finals? She had a hunch that this mysterious figure would surely make

blissful laziness. Instead, here she was, stuck half- baked between

flicker of resignation on Jean’s face, punctuated by the harsh laughter echoing through the classroom. Unknowingly, his fingers

The weekend arrived swiftly.

the other students to

of performing

adjusting costumes,

makeup, right? She’s just a tree. The simpler,

makeup artist paused, visibly unsure. It was customary to apply makeup to all performers, and leaving Jean

odly out of

7:41 PM c

Chapter 24 New Instructions.

happening” Lacey grabbed someone rushing toward

just arrived for the Hope

Curiosity brightened

“Easton.”

Lacey exclaimed

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hottest star, a multiple award–winning actor, and the ultimate heartthrob for

leaving Jean alone and amused. If she heard correctly, this superstar judge was her

bump

back after failing to spot Easton Jean watched them with amusement. Obviously, a star like him wouldn’t wander through here just for them to

in a VIP

relaxing in

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