Chapter 337

All eyes turned toward Nathan Blackwood in perfect synchronization. The director announced with great fanfare that Nathan's primary purpose for visiting was to experience the groundbreaking nature of this show.

Adrian Blackwood didn't buy a single word of it. He knew his uncle was just being intrusive. His business had barely survived countless struggles, only to become just another asset in Nathan's vast portfolio.

The most infuriating part? Adrian had to clench his teeth and force himself to thank his so-called benevolent Uncle Nathan!

His chest tightened with suffocating frustration.

The director beamed and placed an opaque box in the center.

"This time, we have six participants—two per team. Those who draw the same color will be paired together."

Just as everyone reached for their cards, the director held up a hand.

"Mr. Blackwood holds a selection card. As our special guest, he has priority in choosing his partner."

Nathan stood tall, his commanding presence impossible to ignore. Sophia Laurent, standing beside Evelyn Sinclair, gazed at him with barely contained excitement. She ached to be chosen by him.

After all, very few women could claim any association with Nathan Blackwood. Ever since he presented Sophia with the Most Promising Newcomer Award, people had swarmed her with questions about their connection.

Those who once dismissed her now looked at her with renewed interest.

But Nathan took a deliberate step forward, his gaze locking onto Evelyn with a knowing smile. The outcome was already clear.

Evelyn's brows furrowed as Nathan strode up, pressing the card into her hand and gripping her fingers tightly.

"I choose Evelyn."

His voice echoed through the venue.

Evelyn shot him a glare while the director hurried the others to draw their cards.

Final pairings:

Julian Moreau & Adrian Blackwood

Ethan Caldwell & Sophia Laurent

Evelyn Sinclair & Nathan Blackwood

Adrian nearly collapsed in relief, throwing his arms around Julian and refusing to let go.

"Bro! We finally got paired together!"

He was thanking the heavens he hadn't been stuck with Sophia.

Ethan's expression flickered, but he maintained his composure, accepting the result gracefully.

Sophia, however, was far from pleased. Ethan was a nobody. Even ignoring Nathan, Ethan's fame and status couldn't compare to Adrian's.

She wouldn't get the exposure she wanted with him.

But then again, Evelyn and Ethan had won massive praise in the last episode. Maybe she could make this work.

Sophia forced a sweet smile. "Please take care of me, Ethan."

Ethan nodded politely. "Of course. But your foot has recovered, right?"

Sophia's smile froze.

She said nothing.

The live chat exploded.

[Ethan Caldwell is brutally honest! HAHAHA! "Has your foot recovered?" I can't—]

[I thought Mr. Blackwood came for his nephew. Turns out he's here for Evelyn! His intentions are painfully obvious.]

[Can't exes just be friends? They move in the same circles—of course they have to stay civil.]

[Adrian's smug face is everything! He's my daily dose of serotonin.]

[It's such a shame they divorced. Nathan Blackwood is perfection. Evelyn, don't you dare soften! Even without him, you could have any man in the world!]