After the meeting ended, everyone else left promptly except for Shakira''s masters who remained sitting calmly. Shakira got up and waited patiently for Jasmin, thest person to leave.


    Jasmin peeked inside curiously and asked, "Hey, Shakira, aren''t you leaving?" Shakira ced her hands on the door with a calm demeanor and said, "I have a few things to handle." With that, she pushed the door shut.


    Jasmin touched his nose, tempted to press his car against the door to listen in, but was taken aback when his master turned around and gave him a sharp re. "Hurry up and leave!" Jasmin quickly dropped his curiosity and left reluctantly.


    In the meeting room, Shakira nced at the surveince camera as it shut automatically, then leaned against the door with her arms crossed. She looked at her masters, who had been full of vigor a moment ago but now sat quietly with their heads down. Shakira wiggled her finger and said, "So, who came up with the idea?" Her words echoed around therge conference room, but her masters remained still.


    Shakira was quite surprised, not expecting them to be so united this time. But it wasn''t a big deal for her. She spoke again, "Recently, I''ve learned new recipes and can make a variety of dishes without repeating any...


    Before she could finish speaking, Ethan, Yael, and Barret all pointed to Matthew. Matthew lifted his hand, unable to pin the me on anyone else, only managing to re in frustration.


    "You cowardly traitors!" said Matthew. Barret grumbled. "If you''re brave, then try not eating." Yael chimed in. "You were the one who started it all." Ethan agreed, "That''s right! That''s right!" Matthew was truly getting annoyed by his useless


    teammates.


    Shakira stifled herughter as she approached Matthew. "You are a great mentor to me."


    Matthew took a deep breath and gathered his courage. "If you don''t go, then I have to go. I''ve been retired for ages and have to be on a show. Isn''t easy for me, is it?"


    Matthew kept saying, "As my apprentice, it''s your job to help ease my burdens. I''m not wrong!"


    Then he continued, "People are still talking behind your back, saying you just have an empty reputation. It annoys me! Don''t they know how talented my apprentice is? We should show them, really teach those gossipers a lesson!" Seeing how huffy Matthew was, Shakiraughed. "Okay, don''t be upset. I know you''d never set up your disciple." Shakira gently patted Matthew''s back. Even though Matthew''sints seemed offhand, Shakira could tell he was sincerely upset. How lucky she was to have met her masters who genuinely cared for her. They were not her family but meant even more to her. With people outside looking down on her, she felt she should prove herself instead of letting it trouble her masters. Shakira replied, "I''ve already agreed to it. Since I don''t have to show my face on the show, I''m fine with it. Besides, you taught me so much, but I haven''t contributed much to you or the medical field. Just promoting it on a show isn''t difficult." Hearing Shakira''s words, Matthew''s heart softened immediately How could he not know Shakira''s temperament? Shakira appeared tuff on the surface, but deep down, she was softer.


    "Good girl, we all know we judged you correctly. As Matthew spoke, he couldn''t help but snort, "Only those blind fools of the Nelson family can''t tell right from wrong!" Hearing this, Shakira burst outughing.


    After leaving the government building, Kevin sent a message to his assistant to start preparing for the program. Not long after, Reba called him.


    Kevin''s wife, Hazel, was childhood friends with Reba. The Nelson family recently invited them for dinner, which yed a key role in helping Yvette sessfully secure this variety show.


    Kevin spoke calmly, "Mrs. Nelson, is there something you need? Rebaughed politely, "Kevin, I just heard from Hazel that your show has officially entered the preparation stage?"


    Kevin gave a superficial smile. "Yes, we just finished a meeting with the city officials." "Okay, you must be tired. By the way, how about Yvette and Felix..." said Reba.


    "The slots for Ms. Nelson and Mr. Felix Nelson on the show have been confirmed, so there won''t be any changes. Mrs.


    After a pause, Kevin thought of Shakira.


    Nelson, rest


    After all, the Nelson family caused quite a stir at the summit with the confusion over their daughter''s identity. Hazel was Reba''s close friend, so she did hear some about this embarrassing family scandal. +5


    Kevin wasn''t certain and tentatively mentioned it. "By the way, Matthew''s student, Lonely Bird, will appear as a special guest in one of the episodes."


    "Lonely Bird?!" Reba on the other end of the phone was overjoyed. "That''s fantastic! My son idolizes Dr. Lonely Bird. It''s an incredible honor to be on the same show and work with her!"


    Saying this, Reba quickly instructed the servant next to her to tell Yvette and Felix the good news. Upon hearing this, Kevin understood. Shakira kept her identity so low-key that even her own family didn''t know.


    But with biological parents like these... Maybe it was better like this! Kevin felt quite sympathetic towards Reba, having such an amazing, proud daughter but not appreciating her, instead cherishing a fake heiress with no real skills beyondworking.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org.


    Wasn''t it ironic? If they ever discover that Lonely Bird is their biological daughter, someone deeply valued by Matthew and the others, what kind of reactions would they have? If it were Kevin, he''d be regretting it immensely!


    Kevin said calmly, "Alright, that''s settled. My assistant will contact youter about the program details!" "Hey, there''s one more thing..." said Reba.


    Kevin was losing patience and could hear Reba speaking quietly on the other end. "Remember when we briefly talked about it over dinner? It''s about the summit''s performance lineup. If someone changes performers without authorization, they are held ountable


    ...


    Hearing this made Kevin''s temples throb and thought, ''Hold someone ountable? Are they not satisfied with beingughed at enough already? Do they want to bring me into it as well? How ridiculous it is!"


    Kevin said coldly, "The summit went off without a hitch. Whether or not to hold anyone ountable, I don''t have the time for it. Mrs. Nelson, is there anything else?" Reba sounded a bit


    ul and said, "Alright then. Let''s n for dinner next time when you''re free."


    Kevin didn''t reply and just hung up the phone. Reba, who was in a good mood, didn''t notice Kevin''s odd behavior.


    She only felt disappointed that she couldn''t give Shakira a lesson for purposely injuring Yvette! But it was okay, once this show aired, Yvette was sure to stand out!


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