The Fake Heiress Turns out to Be a True Tycoon!
Chapter 107 Strange Neighbor Old Lady

Chapter 107: Chapter 107 Strange Neighbor Old Lady

Dashiell Xalvadora stared at his own reflection with a sullen expression, though his thoughts were consumed by Evander Simpson’s antagonism toward him.

The more he thought about Evander’s identity and the cryptic things he had said earlier, the more an inexplicable sense of unease and irritation crept into his heart.

He followed his gaze in the mirror to look behind him, but there was clearly nothing there.

"What did you actually see..."

Dashiell murmured softly to the handsome man in the mirror.

Quickly, he recomposed his expression in the mirror, once more adopting a gentle demeanor.

Joining this show was a chance gained through the Sharp family’s connections.

He couldn’t allow one or two insignificant people to affect his performance; even if ’Inspiration’ couldn’t become wildly popular, he had to seize the opportunity to connect with Sebastian Carew, Ariel Zimmerman, and even Director Clark.

He was certain that with this face, he would only get more popular.

At this thought, a determined curve tugged at Dashiell’s lips; he casually turned on the water faucet to wash his hands, ready to leave, only to catch a glimpse from the corner of his eye of a distorted figure behind him in the mirror.

It was as if a section of the mirror had suddenly deformed, twisting into a humanoid shape behind him.

Dashiell’s pupils suddenly trembled as he whipped his head around, only to find nothing behind him.

Turning back to the mirror, everything seemed normal.

It was probably just a mistake.

Thinking this, Dashiell turned and left the bathroom.

On the first day at the house, the tasks given by the production team were relatively simple: make two meals, clear weeds, clean the house, and visit the neighbors to introduce themselves as the new residents.

The six were grouped to receive their tasks.

Scarlett Jennings and Sebastian Carew, as they couldn’t cook, were assigned to visit the neighbors.

Since visiting required bringing gifts, Scarlett and Sebastian each gathered candies and snacks that the show had placed in every guest’s room as gifts.

Upon leaving the house, they first went to the two neighboring houses.

The cameraman wanting to capture a distant shot of the two walking drifted a bit further away.

Sebastian casually turned off his microphone.

Scarlett observed his action, thought for a moment, and followed suit, turning off her microphone.

Once sure their conversation wouldn’t be overheard, Scarlett finally spoke up,

"Thank you for stepping in today."

She was referring to the earlier incident with Evander aiming at Dashiell.

Upon hearing her words, Sebastian didn’t so much as nod, continuing to look self-absorbed at the scenery.

From the back, they simply looked like two people leisurely strolling and enjoying the view.

Yet Scarlett could still hear Sebastian’s voice, now somewhat cold compared to the polished ease he displayed before the camera.

"It’s my job, but I really don’t like anyone causing trouble when I work."

Implicitly, their actions did indeed bring him extra trouble.

This was also why Sebastian didn’t like collaborating with amateurs.

They acted simply based on likes and dislikes, meddling unnecessarily, and lacked control over events.

They didn’t even have basic adaptability.

While they maintained a friendly façade before the lens, off-camera Sebastian naturally resumed his "don’t bother me" stance.

Scarlett, seeing his attitude, didn’t show any unease or embarrassment.

It was like when you apologized to someone and didn’t force a "it’s okay" from them.

She expressed her gratitude, but not to compel a "you’re welcome" in return.

In her view, although Sebastian’s demeanor was cold, he was at least not hostile, which was good enough.

Sensing the approaching steps of the cameraman from afar, Scarlett casually responded, "You’re right, I don’t like it either."

She too didn’t appreciate anyone adding trouble to her work.

Especially when that trouble couldn’t be immediately resolved.

Sebastian slightly furrowed his brow, instinctively tilting his head.

Obviously unsure if the troubles Scarlett mentioned included himself or others.

Right then, the two cameramen caught up.

As the camera turned towards them, Sebastian immediately adjusted his expression and turned his microphone back on.

They both halted their steps and stopped in front of another villa.

Though this was once a wealthy area, not many people currently resided there; Scarlett and Sebastian knocked on two doors, only one opened, with a housekeeper maintaining the house answering.

Proceeding past the house, they finally encountered someone after two more houses.

Hearing they were filming at the haunted mansion, the lady of the house, though eyeing Sebastian’s looks with a desire to chat more, seemed apprehensive, and vaguely said to come to her if they needed help.

Walking around, the entire villa district exuded an overly cold atmosphere, with little interaction between the two guests, making the audience before the live broadcast feel the chill.

[This is the first time my brother has encountered such a cold situation.]

[The program team is not doing their job, always finding such Netherworld places.]

[The agent isn’t doing their job either, putting Carew into such weird shows.]

[Scarlett Jennings is just too boring, if it were Ariel, the atmosphere wouldn’t be this cold.]

[Haha, if Scarlett tried chatting with your brother, someone would definitely call it an attempt to cozy up to a star.]

[I think this is great, let’s enjoy Carew’s and Scarlett’s individual charisma!]

The live broadcast chat was buzzing on and on, and just when some viewers began feeling bored, a sudden message flashed across.

[Mama!!! What did the camera just pan over?!]

In an instant, every viewer sharpened their focus on the screen; the cameraman also seemed to realize something, turning the lens swiftly to reveal an elderly hunched lady standing in a villa garden not far away.

What made every viewer’s spine tingle was that the old lady stood behind a hedge, her eyes filled with a sinister gaze, fixed intently in this direction.

Or rather, fixed on the camera and the person holding it.

[Mama! That old lady’s gaze is too creepy!]

[This person is standing silently there, if it weren’t for the daylight, I’d think I saw a ghost!]

Just as the live broadcast chat erupted in scared chaos, the old lady before the camera finally spoke, her hoarse voice tinged with a bit of sharpness,

"Where are you from? What are you doing in that house?!"

The old lady’s words bore a bit of a Celebration Province accent, but it was just discernible.

The photographer was merely responsible for shooting, so when finally approached, Sebastian naturally stepped forward to respond politely.

"Grandma, we’re with the ’Inspiration’ program team, here to film, and we’ll be staying in that house for a few days."

When Sebastian smiled, it naturally carried a feel of closeness; some netizens said no one could resist his face, from eight to eighty years old.

Yet, the moment Sebastian finished speaking, an unpleasant look crossed the old woman’s face on the other side of the hedge, and the next second, she unleashed a torrent of angry foreign words at Sebastian and Scarlett.