Chapter 36
Chapter 36
ALBPM sharp, the livestream kicked off Howard can a hand through his perfectly styled hair and flashed a charming smile at the camera Bore he could even say a word, the chat erupted with excitement.
Seeing Howard safe and sound puts my heart at ease. He’s absolutely stunning and handsome from every anglet
[Oh, I’m so excited! I’ve never been this close to Howard before. His skin is flawless. Even the tiny hairs are so clear. Those lashes are ridiculously long and his nose is so perfectly shaped, Whether it’s his full face or profile, he’s just perfect.
Howard’s looking at me. He’s smiling at me. He must like me)
Is this Howard’s house? Are we meeting his parents today? It’s like a virtual meet the in laws moment. I’m so nervous
Howard, you scared me to death in that car accident yesterday. You owe me a bug, some comfort, and a kiss to make up for it!
Seeing the overwhelming enthusiasm in the chat, with tens of thousands of viewers tuning in within minutes, Howard let out a quiet sigh of relief His agent, Alfred, had promised to keep an eye on the stream, and so far, no trolls had appeared
“Hey, everyone! I’m Howard. Welcome to the house I grew up in! Everyone’s here today except my second brother, Elliot. Quick introduction. I’ve got two brothers and two sisters, and I’m smack in the middle as the third kid,” he said with a warm smile.
Jonathan and Heather knew Howard’s variety show was a livestream, so they started preparing early.
ic black!
Jonathan looked sharp in a classic black suit, while Heather was dressed to the nines in a luxurious outfit, looking like they were heading to a high- profile event.
Sean made a quick appearance, grabbed breakfast, and left for work.
Jonathan has such a commanding presence, the kind that demands respect without needing to raise his voice. Heather is so elegant, and her smile is incredibly warm.]
Howard’s older brother is ridiculously handsome! Tall, long legs, and that suit–he’s got that CEO vibe down to a T.
Howard, where’s your sister?)
Sophia? The top scorer among STEM students. I’m dying to see what she looks like.
Jonathan and Heather must’ve been stunning when they were younger to have a son as perfect as Howard. Their daughter must be just as gorgeous.]
Howard ignored the flood of comments about Sophia and glanced up at the staircase, where Yvette was standing
With a doting smile, he said. “Wette, come down and have breakfast!”
Yvette froze for a moment, her smile faltering slightly when she noticed the cameras and crew in the living room,
Soon, the viewers spotted a girl in a white dress appearing beside Howard.
OMG, that’s his sister! She’s stunning and has such a refined vibe. She definitely looks like a rich heiress.]
More viewers poured into the stream, and some mistakenly assumed the girl in the white dress was Sophia.
[Wait, is this Sophia? Isn’t she supposed to be the bully everyone talked about? She doesn’t seem like it.]
That rumor was debunked ages agol Sophia’s been a straight–A student her whole life, and wow, she’s gorgeous]
This probably isn’t Sophia Howard just called her Yvette carlier. She kind of looks like that person.
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(Both are Howard’s sisters Sophia is the top store among STEM students, and the one who loves wearing white dresses must be
Yvette, the third wheel between Kevin and Clara.]
The viewers, who were just here for some casual entertainment, never i pected to slamble upon such juicy drama.
The crew, noticing the situation, scribbled a note on a signboard to hint at Howard–Sophia
Howard caught sight of it and frowned slightly. Just as he was about to speak, his gaze shifted to the staircase, where Sophia stood with her hands casually tucked into her pockets, looking lazily casual.
“Sophia, come on over,” Howard called, his voice trying to sound warm for the camera, though it was clear he couldn’t stand her
Sophia raised an eyebrow and began descending the stairs slowly
With her back to the camera, all the viewers could see was a slender figure dressed in sweatpants and a loose T–shirt. Her silky, long hair was tied into a loose, low ponytail, showing off her long, graceful neck,
Even just her silhouette was enough to evoke the image of a well–behaved high school girl in the minds of the viewers.
“Sophia, everyone’s been waiting for you. Come and have breakfast, Heather said with a warm smile as she ladled oatmeal into a bowl for Sophi
Sophia glanced at her, immediately seeing through Heather’s attempt to play the dating mother for the camera. However, Sophia wasn’t one to play along with this charade.
i muttered, rolling her eyes in disdain. “This is the first time in my life I’ve had breakfast with all of you. Don’t act like everyone’s been
“Ew, gross, Sophie
waiting for me.
y, then never mind.”
Heather’s smile stiffened. “Well, if you’re not happy, I
Sophia clicked her tongue. “What do you mean by by that? You’re really making me sound like I’m the center of the universe. That was not what you said during your interview, right?
“If you want to build a persona, at least stick to it. Otherwise, what will the viewers think?”
Heather hadn’t expected Sophia to be so merciless, even in front of the camera. Her face was horribly ugly instantly.
Jonathan boomed, “Sophia, sit down and eat. Now.” He was still furing over the project she had ruined yesterday, and the thought of it made his head
ache
ty, for everyone’s sake, let’s eat separately. I don’t want anyone
However, Sophia picked up the plate of bread and walked off without hesitation. “Honestly, to lose their appetite.”
Jonathan’s temples throbbed with frustration, but he held back his anger. The atmosphere grew heavy and tense
Meanwhile, the viewers in the livestream were chatting away.
What’s going on? It’s so early, and they’re already fighting. What’s up with Sophia?
[Sophia doesn’t seem to fit in with her family. She feels so out of place
I watched Heather’s interview before. Honestly, seems complicated…).
[Guess being a top scorer doesn’t mean having good manners. She’s throwing attitude at her parents right on camera. Imagine what she’s like at home.
[This is what happens when a “genius” grow up. Isn’t she just a problem child? So rude. Looks like those online rumors weren’t baseless after all.
What’s with Sophia’s snark? Is that even recessary? No respect whatsoever. Jonathan and Heather must have good temperaments. If she were my kid, she’d get a scolding every day
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Sophia was oblivious to the comments flooding the livestream. Even if she knew, she wouldn’t change just to please the viewers
Yvette sneaked a glance at Sophia, feeling a surge of satisfaction. ‘She’s really asking for trouble, she thought.
“What are you looking at?” Sophia shot her a sharp glare. “The Sampson family is going bankrupt. Shouldn’t you be worned?
Wette was stunned. “What did you say? The Sampson family is going bankrupt? No way!”
“Whatever’s going on with the Sampson family has nothing to do with Yvette. Stop making stuff up,” Howard said instinctively after thinking of the négative comments about Yvette online.
Sophia let out a mocking laugh. “Wow, that’s heartless. Her adoptive parents and Kevin from the Sampson family raised her for over ten years, turning her into the sweet, thoughtful, and kind girl she is today.
“And now you’re dismissing all of that with a simple ‘nothing to do with her? Maybe you should ask the Sampson family if they’re okay with being brushed off like that.”
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