Leo crossed his arms over his chest, his lips pursed in annoyance as he stared at the closed door of the audition room. His right foot incessantly stomped on the floor, bouncing around as if to illustrate how anxious he was waiting for Harvey to come out. From the start, Leo was certain that Harvey was not a child of any academy. His knowledge of the NorthV audition must be limited, not to mention that cool-ass style with the sunglasses - definitely not the right choice for this event.However, there was something nagging at Leo's mind-as if Harvey was hiding something behind his calm demeanor. The curiosity was wrapped in unease, making Leo not only worried, but also annoyed at the man."Damn it... what's taking him so long?" he muttered, annoyance in his tone.Leo bit his thumbnail, a bad habit that always appeared when his mind was not at ease. His eyes couldn't escape the audition door, staring intently as if expecting it to swing open soon.His manager tapped Leo on the shoulder

"No, not at all." Leo snorted arrogantly, then crossed his arms in front of his chest. "How can you think I think of you as a rival? Are you trying to exalt yourself?"He grinned, trying to imitate the intimidating style of the senior idols he was used to seeing on stage. But the look in his eyes wavered, and his shoulders lifted slightly-a gesture that didn't match his words. There was an awkwardness that could not be hidden.Harvey took a quick look, then loosened his grip on Leo's collar."In that case," he said flatly, "I'll go straight inside."Harvey and Jordan walked quickly down the main hallway of NorthV Entertainment. After opening the large glass doors at the front, they headed straight down the corridor to Studio 4 - where their next undercover assignment would begin.But not ten steps in, two figures suddenly rushed from the side and stood right in front of them, blocking the way.Leo and Bam.Leo crossed his arms, his breath rising as he half ran to catch up."Wait a min

The officials and the Bishop did not say a word. They just glanced at each other-their expressions were hard to read. Whether they approved of Leo or not, one thing was clear... none of them rejected his presence.Bishop finally took a deep breath and sat back in his chair."If you have finished reading the contract, please sign it. After that, we'll start working in this studio right away."Without any hesitation, Leo picked up the pen first. With his face lit up as if he had just won the lottery, he affixed his signature."Oh, yeah..." he murmured with satisfaction, his smile widening triumphantly. "Now it's time for the world to see... how great I am in this industry."Leo's passion was already burning. In his head, he already envisioned himself standing on a grand stage - becoming a famous idol, starring in a feature film, and finally... meeting the woman of his dreams: Vanessa Reid.Beside him, Bam gave a proud thumbs-up.Great... I finally managed to make an actress shine! He th

"I'm sorry. I'll replace this wine."Leo nervously continued to pick up the broken bottle. His fingers were slightly scratched, but he didn't care. What hurt more was the cold stares of the higher-ups. They didn't say a word, only gave him a sharp glance before slowly leaving the place. As if Leo wasn't worthy of attention.His chest felt tight. His breathing was labored, but he continued to crouch down, picking up debris after debris.Soon, the sound of steps approached. Bam tapped him lightly on the shoulder, making Leo look up."What are you doing, Leo?" Bam's tone was heavy. "You shouldn't make such a messy impression... especially on your first day."Leo fell silent. The words cut deeper than the whispers before.Bam continued, his voice low but insistent. "At work this afternoon you also looked a bit chaotic. You should be more careful. People here don't give second chances easily."Leo swallowed, but the bitter taste in his throat didn't go away. He could feel his eyes burning,

"Taking over the body? What are you talking about, Harry? That's just fiction!"Leo held his head, his voice trembling. Cold sweat ran down his temples, mixing with the rest of the blood that stained his face. His brain refused to accept Harvey's explanation, as if the world he knew had simply collapsed.Harvey doesn't answer. His eyes remained cold, just sweeping the surroundings. The sound of banging chairs and panicked screams echoed throughout the restaurant. From the second floor, Jordan seemed to be desperately trying to keep the attackers from touching the other trainees. His body moved swiftly, but it was clear that he was overwhelmed by the sheer numbers.On the first floor, Harvey stood alone. Several people carrying swords and knives surrounded him, but no one dared to attack him directly. The aura of pressure emanating from him was too great, making them hesitant to step forward.Meanwhile, Leo stood behind Harvey. His breathing was labored. He wanted to help, but his legs