Chapter 44 Kick Kendall Out Of The Program
The nine permanent guests for the '30 Days of Survival' program this time were, Movie King Daniel, popular starlets Mia and Sophia, singer Ezra, actor Elijah, and commoners Liam, Jasper, Kendall, and Henry.
The lineup of five industry professionals and four commoners was consistent with previous seasons.
After the production team released all the promotional photos, netizens who weren't aware of the relationships between Mia, Jasper, Liam, and Kendall all left cheerful comments expressing their anticipation.
However, the comments section quickly went downhill once Mia's fans, who were also Kendall's anti-fans, swarmed the post.
user @SafetyFirst: "Wait, did I see that right? Kendall is in it too?!"
user @OnlyLoveMia: "Is the production team doing this on purpose?!"
user @PoorBear: "Ahhh, why is this bitch everywhere?! Why is she haunting Mia like a shadow?!"
user @Poised: "I'm dying of laughter. Doesn't Kendall have any shame?
She was just kicked out of the Hansen family a few days ago, and now she's latching onto Mia's fame again.
Who was it that said they wouldn't mix with the entertainment industry?
Now she's piggybacking on Mia's fame to be on a reality show! "
user @CutiePie: "...What's going on? Who is Kendall?"
user @OnlyLoveMia: "Just a quick public service announcement, Kendall is a poor relative who sponged off our Mia's family.
Not only is she ungrateful, but she tried multiple times to step on Mia to enter the entertainment industry and make money.
Not only that, but she also tried to seduce Mia's fiancé, Jasper.
She even once claimed she was the real Miss Hansen, but the Hansen Group immediately clarified that she was just a poor, dependent relative!
A few days ago, she even publicly hit Mia at a banquet and pushed her into a pool! "
user @WhiteForest: "Holy smokes! There are people that shameless in the world? And now she's trying to make money in the entertainment industry?"
user @IfYouWereACaterpillar: "Oh... so that's her. I remember seeing her bad press before."
user @ZincOxide: "She was trending for negative reasons a while ago, didn't you see it? She hit Mia and pushed her into the pool, and netizens told her to apologize to Mia, but she actually talked back to the netizens!"
user @StarryNight: "How did the production team choose people? Looking at this guest lineup, is it deliberate?"
user @Coconuts: "Whether the production team did it on purpose or not, someone with such bad conduct and twisted motives shouldn't be on camera! Boycott her! The production team needs to replace her immediately!"
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As netizens commented on the TikTok post, the other guests naturally also saw the official announcement. Mia stared fiercely at Kendall's photo on the screen, her gaze filled with disgust.
Why? Kendall had already left the Hansen family, so why did she have to appear in front of her again!
Mia's first reaction was that Kendall was doing this on purpose, that she knew Mia was going to be on the show and was deliberately trying to oppose her.
But in an instant, Mia dismissed the possibility.
The production team hadn't publicly announced any guest information before the official announcement, even Mia didn't know the full list.
Before the TikTok post, the only people Mia knew were participating were Liam and Jasper.
Although Liam and Jasper were commoners, they both worked in their respective family businesses and were genuine young masters of commerce.
Initially, neither Liam nor Jasper was interested in the show, but Mia actively persuaded them. They only agreed to participate with the intention of accompanying Mia for a bit of fun.
Thinking of this, Mia's expression darkened. No wonder the production team had called her before, offering an additional two million in salary if she could convince Liam and Jasper to join.
At the time, Mia thought the production team was interested in her traffic, her status as the Hansen family's daughter, and her engagement to Jasper, intending to use that as a highlight of the show to attract viewers.
She never expected the production team was setting a trap for her! The production team clearly planned this all along, they were not only interested in what Mia offered, but also in the controversy Kendall would generate among netizens by participating in this variety show!
Mia bit her lip, her expression anxious.
If Kendall still had her old personality, she might have been confident she could control her.
But since being discharged from the hospital, Kendall had been like a maniac, hitting people when she was unhappy and saying whatever she wanted.
If, during the show, Kendall carelessly revealed things the netizens couldn't know, such as the truth about their identities... her entire life would be ruined!
Mia frowned, growing more anxious the more she thought about it.
She grabbed her phone and immediately called her agent, Finn. "Finn, I'm not doing the '30 Days of Survival' program. Immediately help me terminate the contract."
Finn had just learned about the situation on TikTok from an assistant and was about to call Mia to discuss it when Mia's call came in.
Hearing Mia's demand, Finn looked confused. "Terminate the contract?"
"Yes! The production team deliberately didn't tell me the identities of the other guests, and they even kept us separated for the promotional shoot! They're tricking me, and they invited Kendall! I'm not going on this show!" Mia said angrily.
Finn was stunned. While he knew Mia might have a reaction after seeing Kendall's official announcement photo, he didn't expect it to be so drastic and extreme.
What confused Finn more was Mia's avoidant attitude towards Kendall. Mia was a popular starlet in the entertainment industry and the eldest daughter of the Hansen family. Kendall, on the other hand, was just a poor relative who used to live under their roof.
Finn said, "Mia, are you sure you want to withdraw from the show?
If you withdraw now, the penalty fee is five times your salary.
Also, you need to think clearly, it's hard to get on this show, and it generates huge traffic.
Plus, the internal news I managed to find out is that one of the mystery guest is the famous director Benjamin.
If you can make an appearance or earn his favour, it will greatly benefit your advancement in your acting career. "
Mia bit her lip. She suddenly remembered that her goal in joining the variety show, besides gaining more exposure, was director Benjamin.
He hadn't filmed a new series in two years, supposedly because he hadn't found a suitable female lead.
Director Benjamin was a renowned director in the country, every drama he filmed won awards and launched the careers of the actors.
One could say that his name was synonymous with box office success and critical acclaim!
Mia had only acted in a few angst-ridden youth campus films and period dramas. She hadn't yet entered the film industry, where she was a total newcomer. Joining director Benjamin's production team would be a huge boost to her career.
Seeing that Mia hadn't spoken for a while, Finn knew she was weighing the pros and cons and decided to persuade her further.
"Mia, Liam and Jasper signed the contract because of you.
If you breach the contract, they will definitely breach it too.
Not only will you offend the production team, but it will also damage your reputation in the industry. "
"Besides, so what if Kendall is participating?
The netizens are smart, look, the show hasn't even aired yet, and they're already boycotting her.
Didn't you say that Kendall has changed completely since leaving the hospital, that she's prone to hysterics and hitting people?
If she dares to act that way on the show, you just have to adapt and provoke her a little.
If she dares to lay a hand on you, she'll never have a chance of comeback in the future. "
"With Liam and Jasper there, they'll help you. Kendall is destined to be nothing more than your stepping stone."
Finn's words slowly brought Mia back from her initial panic.
She gripped her phone, her expression fluctuating between light and shadow. So what if she was the fake daughter?
The Hansen family only recognized her as the only real Miss Hansen, and Liam only acknowledged her as his sister. Even Jasper, after learning her identity, remained loyal and chose to marry only her.
And Kendall? She was an orphan with no one powerful to speak up for her.
Mia's eyes grew resolute. "Finn, thank you. I'm participating in the show as planned."
"That's the right mindset!" Finn sighed in relief and couldn't help but offer further reassurance.
"Kendall hasn't signed with an agency and doesn't have a team to handle her public relations.
Don't worry, I'll be keeping a close eye on the show and the online activity.
If the online situation ever becomes unfavourable to you, the company and I will immediately suppress the public opinion. "
Mia nodded. "Okay, I have to hang up now. I need to call my second brother and Jasper. They only joined this show because of me, and they also didn't know Kendall would be participating."
"Good. Talk to them properly."
After ending the call, Mia first called Liam and then Jasper.
Since Liam and Jasper weren't in the entertainment industry, they hadn't found out about the situation as quickly, but after hearing from Mia that Kendall would also be participating in '30 Days of Survival', their reactions were quite extreme.
Liam let out a cold laugh. "Hmph! She was so arrogant when she left the Hansen family that day.
Now she's probably been wandering outside for a few days and regrets it.
Mia, ignore her! When you're on the show, treat her like a stranger!
Even if she tries to apologize to us, don't listen! Don't be soft-hearted!"
Seeing the disgust in Liam's tone toward Kendall, Mia was delighted on the inside but feigned a look of difficulty and nodded.
As Mia's fiancé, Jasper hadn't met Kendall many times, but that didn't stop him from hating her.
After all, Kendall was always bullying Mia! And she delusionally tried to break up his relationship with Mia!
Hearing that Kendall was also a guest on the show, Jasper immediately said furiously, "Is she going to haunt us forever?
! You finally had a few days of peace, and now she's sticking to you like a shadow.
She's clearly doing this on purpose to annoy you!
Mia, just wait. I'll contact the production team right now and ask if they need more investment.
I'll invest twenty million and tell them to kick Kendall out of the program! "
(End of Chapter)