Chapter 459: Sudden Interview [6]

Chapter 459: Sudden Interview [6]



There was no word I could use to describe my current mood.

The studio was wrapping up with the staff moving the chairs and equipment around the set. They'd glance my way giving the occasional nod whenever they passed me.

Letting out a breath, I could see my own soul slipping out of my breath.

Putting on the friendliest expression I could muster, I walked up to the writer.

"About the last clip..."

"Do you want me to delete it?"

The writer asked with a faint smile on his face. I raised my brow. Could I really get it deleted?

"If possible... That'd be pretty helpful."

"Sadly, I'm a mere writer. I'm not very helpful."

I clicked my tongue. At least don't get my hopes up. Although I already knew it wasn't possible, a small part of me held on to the slight hope that it might just happen. But yeah, who was I to hope?

"Don't worry."

The writer patted me on the shoulder.

"The clip was funny. You don't have to worry about the audience turning on you. As embarrassing as it was for you, it made for great entertainment. Even the other teams couldn't help but laugh at it."

With another pat on my shoulder and a few more words of encouragement, he left directly, leaving me standing all alone on the set.

It wasn't until a few seconds after that Leon and the others approached me.

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There was a strange silence between us.

A strange silence that I broke.

"I thought I wasn't going to be involved in all of this."

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The silence continued.

Looking down at my hands, I clenched them tightly. For some reason, Theresa hid behind Evelyn who stepped behind Aoife who hid behind Kiera who flinched while mumbling, 'The fuck? Are you using me as a meatshield?' while also hiding behind Leon.

I nodded silently.

Yeah, this is how it should be.

I turned to look at them, Leon specifically.

Immediately, they all flinched.

"Stay back."

Leon extended one hand forward while the other was raised defensively as if shielding his family from harm.

It was a funny sight, but...

"Didn't you call me a tyrant? A dictator?"

Shake. Shake.

They all shook their heads, but all it did was make me laugh.

"You did."

"Let's talk about this."

Leon tried his best to mediate between us, but it was useless. I wasn't in the mood to listen. At least, at first. But soon enough, I stopped.

That was because I noticed the girls look at one another before eventually settling their gazes on Leon who had his back turned against him.

Although I couldn't quite tell what they were whispering to one another, I could tell what they were thinking.

"They're planning on sacrificing Leon?'

My expression turned odd.

I would've done the same had I been in their position.

How ruthless.

"Julien, I know you're angry about the clip, but if you think about it, it's not too bad."

Shifting my attention towards Leon who was still trying his best to mediate between us, I shifted my attention towards the girls.

"Haa."

With a sigh, I waved my hand.

"Go."

Their eyes lit up immediately and without saying anything else they all dashed away from Leon who was still oblivious to the situation.

"If anything, the clip only improved your reputation. Now nobody thinks that you-Uh?"

Of course, he did eventually realize.

But by then, it was already too late.

They were all far gone.

"That..."

Leon's face paled, and I shook my head, placing my hand over his shoulder.

"At this point, even I feel bad for you."

At the same time, I quietly mumbled; 'Sadness.'

***

"Did you get that?"

Dyrk spoke while glancing toward the backstage area. He had caught a glimpse of another amusing scene, causing his eyes to glimmer with delight. The more he looked at them, the more they felt like a treasure trove to him.

They were brilliant!

Linus swallowed whatever words he had to say and simply lowered his head.

"...Tsk."

What he heard after was a clear tongue click.

"Watch where you're going."

Jacob's voice was soft, yet Linus felt an invisible pressure emanating from him. The sensation

was vaguely reminiscent of his brother's presence, prompting Linus to click his tongue in

irritation.

"Do you have a problem?"

Overhearing Jacob's words, Linus raised his head and shook his head.

"No."

He wanted to end things there and was just about to walk away when a hand pressed against

his shoulder.

"No, you certainly have a problem with me."

Linus licked his lips and took a deep breath to calm himself down. He was quite good at this.

With a softening of his features, he lowered his head and tried to apologize.

But...

"I'm sorr-"|

Slap!

Linus's eyes widened as his head flicked to the right.

Did he just...?

Feeling the sting on his face, Linus didn't know how to react. The slap had been so fast that he

hardly had any time to react.

But he was also in shock.

What suddenly brought the slap?

"

As Linus prepared to react, he suddenly noticed something.

'He isn't looking at me.'

Jacob... He was looking elsewhere. Where? Where exactly was he...?

"Ah."

Turning his head, Linus saw him-Julien stood not far away, watching them with a blank,

unreadable expression.

Him just standing there attracted a lot of stares, and it was also then that Linus understood

the reason for Jacob's actions.

'So he wants Julien...'

Linus found himself clenching his fists tightly.

In the end, he was being used as a punching bag in order to get Julien's attention. While Linus

wasn't exactly strong, he wasn't dumb.

He could see through everything that was happening.

...He also understood Jacob's nature all too well. He was arrogant, and naturally so. His talent

was amongst the top within the first years.

There was no one within the year that could properly challenge him.

He always looked to challenge the strong in order to prove his strength. And seeing how

talented Julien was, it was obvious that his target was Julien.

Jacob wanted to challenge Julien.

But that was...

'Stupid.'

While Jacob was strong, Julien was older. As a result, his tier was higher. If the two were to

fight, Julien would wipe the floor with him.

That was unless...

"Are you just going to watch?"

Jacob's voice snapped Linus out of it. When he raised his head, he saw Jacob directly address

the calm and collected Julien.

Standing where he was, he didn't show much of a reaction to Jacob's words.

This prompted Jacob to frown.

"Are you fine with what I did to your brother?"

Yet again, Julien remained quiet.

He seemed to be totally ignoring Jacob. Eventually, however, he turned his head and looked

directly at Linus.

The two made eye contact, and Julien's lips parted open.

"Are you fine with what he did to you?"