The day after finalizing my divorce, my ex-wife appeared on a reality dating show with the man she’d been cheating with. They were all lovey-dovey, and the whole internet was buzzing about them being a “first love” couple. Could I let that slide? No way! I found a beautiful woman and went straight onto the show to expose them! First love? I’ll turn it into a toxic relationship! On my birthday, I saw a trending topic on Twitter about my wife Sienna and the popular young actor Finn. In the video, they were both wearing masks and hats, but their eyes were full of deep emotion as they looked at each other. Their hands were full of shopping bags as they entered a hotel together. In the room with unclosed curtains, the two of them stood by the window, embracing and kissing. How romantic. That night, Sienna didn’t come home. I lay in bed, replaying the five years of my relationship with Sienna from start to finish. I couldn’t sleep all night. Early the next morning, the trending topic had been completely deleted, as if it had never existed. I called Sienna and asked her to come back home for a bit. Sienna sounded impatient: “Can’t you just tell Mrs. Chen whatever it is?” Mrs. Chen was the housekeeper Sienna had hired specifically to take care of my health. She said that with Mrs. Chen around, she could also learn how to care for me. But at some point, Sienna started saying that with Mrs. Chen here, I shouldn’t bother her. I tried to stay calm as I said, “I saw the trending topic.” There was silence on the other end for about ten seconds. I took the opportunity to continue, “Come home for a bit. Let’s discuss the divorce.” Not giving Sienna a chance to speak, I hung up the phone. I knew she would come back. While waiting for Sienna to return, I contacted a lawyer I often worked with and immediately drafted a divorce agreement. At the same time, I also started packing up my things in the room. I had lived in this home for three years and had quite a few possessions. I decided to take the clothes, cosmetics, and accessories I had bought myself, leaving behind everything Sienna had bought for me. Mrs. Chen saw me coming downstairs with my suitcase and was startled. Just as she was about to say something, the door lock beeped. Sienna was back. She was still wearing the dress she had left in yesterday, looking a bit wrinkled. Seeing me like this, Sienna asked impatiently, “Callum, what are you up to now?” After a sleepless night, I was too tired to waste any more words with her. “I’ve already had the lawyer draft a divorce agreement. It will be sent to you directly.” Mrs. Chen still wanted to keep me from leaving, but Sienna shouted, “Let him go! See where he can go without me!”
Hearing these words, I felt a sharp pain in my heart, and tears unconsciously welled up. Five years ago, I had already won the Best Actor award in the entertainment industry. Later, my father passed away due to illness, and my mother followed two years after. My mental state had been declining, and there were even rumors online that I was using drugs. I had considered suicide at one point, but Sienna found me. Actually, we had only met briefly at an event. She said, “I’ve been your fan for a long time. I wanted to get your autograph at that event back then.” She said, “I’m actually an orphan too, with just an empty house.” She said, “If possible, Callum, we could turn our two homes into one. That way, neither of us would be lonely.” I didn’t agree, and I didn’t dare to agree. How could I trust someone after just one brief encounter? But she kept accompanying me. Whenever I was feeling down, she would call me out to ride bicycles, going round and round on the seaside bridge. In summer, after I finished filming, she would hand me an ice cream cone. In winter, after I attended an event, she would pull a still-warm roasted sweet potato from her pocket. Sienna’s eyes were bright, her ears red, shy yet sincere. She said, “Callum, I will give you a home and always protect you.” But now she was saying, “See where he can go without me?” I gripped the doorknob tightly, waiting for the surge of emotions to subside before asking, “How did you become the CEO back then?” Sienna’s voice dropped, “What do you mean?” I didn’t bother to respond and left the villa.
Three years ago, after dating Sienna for a year, she founded Bright Jade Entertainment Company. To support her, I used the connections and resources I had accumulated in the industry for years to turn this company into a new milestone in the field. Sienna transformed overnight, becoming a CEO that everyone had to respect. She wanted me to sign with their company, but my old agency had been good to me, so I refused. Sienna didn’t insist, and remembering my help, she gave me half of the shares. She said, “You just need to stay at home and count the money.” At that time, I did want to focus on managing our little family, unable to divide my attention. So I found an opportunity to announce my retirement from the entertainment industry. At that time, the comments section was full of reluctant farewells. But now, she was flirting with employees in the company and kissing in hotels. I randomly found a hotel and checked into a suite. Forcing myself not to think about the past, I took out my phone and found my agent Zack, who was now a top agent in the industry. When I first entered the industry, Zack was with me. We were both newcomers, fumbling and struggling in our respective fields to achieve our current success. Not just colleagues, we were also friends who encouraged each other. He was my best man. But after marriage, I devoted myself entirely to family life and hadn’t been in contact with him for a year. As I was hesitating whether to send a message, Zack’s message popped up. Zack: [What’s the deal with last night’s trending topic? Did Sienna cheat?] Sienna and I had kept our relationship and marriage very low-key. I wanted to go public, but she was busy with company business and just said, “As long as we know we’re happy, why bring it to the public and let them judge? ” It made sense, and I had seen many celebrities become paranoid after involving too much of their private lives in public. So only a few old friends and the two senior shareholders of the company knew about our relationship and marriage. The trending topic disappeared quickly, and Zack only knew because he had many channels in the industry. I didn’t deny it and replied with an “Mm.” Zack called immediately, and I answered right away. The voice on the other end was filled with anger. “Damn it, Sienna seemed so proper before, how could she do something like this.” Yes, at the wedding, Sienna’s eyes were red, filled with sincere and shy emotions, just like at the beginning. I took a deep breath and said softly, “It’s been so many years, everything has changed.” Zack was silent for a long time. He said, “I’m always here for you, buddy.” We talked until midnight before falling asleep. When I woke up at noon the next day, Zack had sent me over a dozen messages. The last message said: [Sienna and Finn have decided to participate in a dating reality show!] I felt my breath catch, unable to believe how quickly Sienna was moving. We hadn’t even gotten our divorce certificate yet! Moreover, due to various property disputes, our divorce was bound to be complicated. How could she be so impatient? I slapped my face twice, forcing myself to calm down, and sent a message to Zack: [I want to participate in this show too.] I wanted to see what gave Sienna the right to be so brazen. I also called the assistant I had personally trained and told him to keep an eye on the company’s movements.
Participating in the show was easy. Even without Zack’s connections, the production team wanted to sign the contract as soon as they heard my name. The difficult part was where I would find a woman to participate in the dating show with me. Zack invited me to a coffee shop he owned and said, “My cousin just came back from studying abroad. She’s incredibly beautiful, definitely someone to be proud of.” He showed me a photo, and even though I had seen all kinds of beautiful women in the industry, this woman still caught my eye. “This photo was taken at her high school graduation ceremony four years ago. Quite a few people wanted to take photos with my sister then,” Zack said proudly. I silently calculated in my mind – 22 years old, five years younger than me. “Is your cousin willing?” I asked. Zack gave a sly smile, but the sound of the door chime interrupted our conversation. I instinctively turned my head and saw a woman walking towards us. I recognized her as the girl from the photo at a glance. She nodded slightly when she saw me. Gone was the innocence and shyness from the photo, replaced by a more mature and composed demeanor. Zack introduced, “My cousin, Phoebe. When I found out she was back in the country, I contacted her immediately. She agreed, and that’s why I arranged this meeting.” “You really want to do this?” I was a bit surprised, worried that she might not understand the entertainment industry here after being abroad. I was about to explain the situation in detail. Phoebe smiled and said, “I’m willing. Mr. Callum is quite famous abroad too. I often saw your work in the film appreciation classes I took. My cousin has explained the specific situation to me, and I’m happy to help you.” Hearing this, I knew the agreement was reached.
The show wouldn’t start filming for another two weeks, and Zack said it was a good time for us to get to know each other. So from time to time, Phoebe would invite me out for meals or shopping, and we learned about each other’s likes and habits. Occasionally, Zack would join us, and the three of us would go for walks on the beach together. There were some kids playing beach volleyball in front of us. Suddenly, a volleyball flew in our direction. I instinctively pulled Phoebe into my arms, saw the volleyball rolling by our feet, and frowned, “Are you okay?” Phoebe’s face was a bit red, and she shook her head. The kids also ran over, apologizing several times. We kept saying it was fine until they left. Zack was grinning mischievously, and I didn’t understand why. That night, after I got back, Zack sent me a photo. It showed me and Phoebe. I was looking up slightly at Phoebe, while she was looking down at me. The blurry night scene also blurred the expressions of the two people. There was an inexplicable sense of intimacy. I replied: [Don’t be ridiculous.] Although we had a special agreement, Phoebe was like a sister to me in my heart. With one week left, the production team started promoting the show, revealing the silhouettes of one couple each day. Phoebe and I didn’t have a photo together. Suddenly, I thought of the photo Zack had sent. I scrolled through the chat history, saved it, and sent it to the production team. I have to say, this promotional strategy really caught people’s attention. There were four couples in total. Apart from two couples who had been public in the entertainment industry for years, the silhouettes of the remaining two were subject to all kinds of speculation. In the last two days, the official account of the show surpassed a million followers. I also started packing my luggage and went with Phoebe to the city where we would be live streaming.
The theme of the show was set as the daily life of couples traveling. We would be touring several cities within the country. After each trip, there would be two or three days of rest. To better adapt, the production team suggested we arrive a day early. By the time Phoebe and I arrived, the other two couples were already there. Jace and Lucy; Charlie and Mia. They were all couples who had gone public with their relationships during their career upswings and had weathered years together despite many doubting voices. When the four of them saw me, they were all stunned. Jace stood up immediately, “Mr. Callum?” I nodded, smiling and greeting each of them. They surrounded me, surprised that my return to the entertainment industry would be through a dating reality show. They then looked up at Phoebe, with a somewhat scrutinizing gaze. I wasn’t worried about Phoebe faltering in this situation, as she always maintained a calm and composed demeanor. Finally, Lucy said, “She’s very beautiful, just looking at her is pleasing to the eye.” It seemed the first impression was good. By the time Sienna and Finn arrived, it was already 7 PM in the evening. The production team was confirming the final details with us. “Sorry we’re late,” I heard a voice and looked over. The woman was wearing a white spaghetti strap dress, looking sweet and innocent. Behind her, Sienna was carrying two pieces of luggage, though she didn’t seem to be struggling. She nodded lightly at us. When she saw me, her expression froze. I curled my lips into a smile, “It’s okay, we’ve just started.” Finn, upon seeing me, was very excited: “Wow, am I seeing things? It’s actually Mr. Callum! I’m your fan! I’ve bought merchandise for all your movies.” I smiled politely, “I’m also following your new TV series.” Finn was thrilled: “Really? Hehe, it’s my first time acting. If there’s anything not good, please be understanding, Mr. Callum.” “No need to keep calling me Mr. Callum, that’s ancient history. Just call me by my name,” I said. Finn carefully called out, “Callum.” Sienna coughed behind him, “Finn, you can fanboy later. Let’s go in and put down our luggage first, don’t delay the important stuff.” Finn apologized again, and when they came back down, Sienna formally introduced him to each of us. Although they were late, everyone had a good impression of them, especially Sienna. They didn’t expect a boss to be so down-to-earth. Only I knew that Sienna was just a piece of trash in human skin.
After all matters were discussed, the production team officially announced all the guests at 9 PM sharp. Five minutes later, Phoebe and I dominated the trending topics. [Who is Callum?] [Callum returns with girlfriend] [Callum in love] [Who is Callum’s girlfriend?] The comments under the official announcement quickly exceeded ten thousand. The director was obviously very satisfied with this level of attention, smiling happily and telling us to rest well for the night. We had just gotten into the car back to the hotel when Sienna appeared out of nowhere, clinging to the window. She asked me coldly, “Who is this woman?” I raised an eyebrow, “I’m here for a dating show, who do you think she is?” “Callum, how dare you?” Sienna’s expression grew increasingly cold. I just found it amusing. So she still knew we weren’t divorced. “What about you bringing Finn onto the show?” I asked. Sienna understood, “We’re just doing it for the company’s benefit. Callum, you’ve always been sensible, how can you be so petty about this?” Phoebe in the back seat let out a light laugh upon hearing this, her beautiful face full of mockery. “Ms. Sienna, your hotel video with Finn was in 1080p high definition.” Sienna was about to say something when I directly raised the window. She was startled and quickly withdrew her hand. After the window was completely closed, Sienna reacted and started banging on the window, trying to yell something, but the car had already driven away. When we gathered the next day, the live stream had already started. Phoebe and I were the third couple to arrive. Sienna looked at me and Phoebe with an unfriendly expression. I deliberately ignored her, pulling Phoebe by the wrist to sit on the other side. After sitting down, I glanced at the display screen. There were already many comments. [Finn and Sienna are so sweet!] [First love forever!] Catching the key point, I frowned. Just as I was about to speak, Jace eagerly said, “We were just talking about how we met and fell in love. I wonder how Mr. Callum and Ms. Phoebe met?” As soon as he finished speaking, I noticed the comments skyrocketing. After a few minutes, the number of viewers had surged. After all, I had been out of the industry for many years, and now I was back with a girlfriend. Not only were the netizens curious, but everyone present was also looking at me. Sienna, knowing that I had been revolving around her for so many years, curled her lips into a smile upon hearing this. I casually said, “At an event five years ago, but I don’t remember much from that time. Phoebe told me about it later.” Upon hearing this, Sienna’s expression turned cold.
The others had already been hooked by curiosity. Jace asked, “So Ms. Phoebe pursued you?” Phoebe took over the conversation, nodding and looking at me with eyes as gentle as water. “It was love at first sight for me when I saw Callum at that event.” Her voice was very pleasant, and the content of her words made my ears heat up. Finn suddenly got excited, “I remember Callum retired from the industry three years ago. Could it be…?” “She pursued me for a year, and then we were busy dating,” I said, gently hooking Phoebe’s arm, performing the sweetness of being in love. “This time coming back, I also wanted to tell everyone that I’ve been living well during my retirement,” I added. I said the last sentence neither too lightly nor too heavily, then looked at Sienna, whose eyes held a threat. I leaned close to Phoebe, noticing her body stiffen for a moment before I half-supported myself to create a little distance. “How did Finn and Ms. Sienna meet?” I asked. Finn recounted their love story again. They had met at an event a year ago, and it was actually love at first sight for both of them. I was stunned, because it was also a year ago that Sienna’s attitude towards me had become increasingly irritable. Finn continued, saying that neither of them had dated before, so they cautiously tested the waters for half a year before confirming their relationship. Finn said, “I still remember it was July 16th, my birthday. She personally made a cake for me.” My heart was suddenly gripped. How coincidental – July 16th was also my wedding anniversary with Sienna. She had called me saying there was an emergency meeting at the company. But in reality? [Listening to this, it seems like Finn and Mr. Callum’s love stories are quite similar] [Yes, both met at an event and fell in love at first sight, both were pursued by the woman] [Can’t two equally excellent men be pursued by excellent women? Who says only men can pursue women?] Sienna had clearly noticed the comments and steered the conversation in another direction. After everyone had arrived, the production team announced that we could set off.
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