Chapter 19 Sophia a glanced at the clothes he handed her , her i reyes flicking over king over the low key logo before a flash of distaste quickly crossed her Exce She masked it with a cool stule Keep it , she said casually , her tone firm but polite .
Ive got a jacket on me .
Ill throw it on later As she spoke , she tilted her head just slightly , giving the camera a picture perfect side profile .
The camera zoomed in , capturing the delicate line of her jaw , the effortless glance back she gave , and the subtle , almost childlike innocence in her The made audience in the live stream went will , their cheers echoing in the chat .
[ Godden ! Shes annealij + [ Is Odalys trying to steal the spotlight Seeing how gorgeous Sophia looks , Odalys probably had someone bring her a jacket to outdo her I Is it really going to be windy tonight ? These people dont seem prepared at all .
What if something goes wrong with the weather ? ] Some fans were swooning over Sophias beauty , while others were concerned about her safety .
The show was now at the center of public debate .
with everyone voscing their opinions But the guests had no idea what was going on in the live stream .
Take it easy , slow down a bit , Lucian said quietly , watching Sophia .
His eyes were a mix of nervousness and , if you looked closely , a hint of greed .
He was new to the game , and standing out in a group full of big names was tough .
Being on a variety show was a huge opportunity , and meeting stars like these ! That was a once in a lifetime chance .
Their were rumors that Sophus Bennett was the heiress of the Bennett Group , though it was never confirmed .
But her connections were top notch .
( On top of that , her brother Atlas was a popular singer , and Finnan was a hotshot actor .
Both were fiercely protective of her .
Anyone who could close to her was bound to go places .
Take it easy , Sophia .
Atlas said , noticing her discomfort .
He stepped forward, gently pushing Lucian aside , and wrapped his arm around her waist , pulling her close .
The path ahead was full of thorny h seen anything like it thorny bushes , wild grass, and branches with sharp thorns .
Sophia , who had been pampered her whole life , had never Her face turned a little darker with annoyance , but she pushed through , trying to smile .
Tin fine , Atlas .
Really .
I got this , she said , leaning even clover to him .
Atlas , instancvely , tightened his hold on her .
But as he turned a thorny branch came at them .
Protecting her , he moved quickly , not realizing his arm had been scratched .
Ouch Atlas hissed , looking down in surprise as his arm bled , the thorns embedded deep into his skin .
Blood began to drip , and he frowned , trying to swat away the branches .
But another thorn jabbed into his hand .
Atlas , whats wrong ? she cried , her voice filled with panic .
She reached out , wanting to help , but instead , she pressed herself even closer to hirti .
Seeing her distressed , Atlas quickly pulled her into his arms , his voice soft but reassuring .
Its nothing , just a little scratch .
Ill be fine , dont worry He held her even tighter , wrapping her securely in his embrace .
Sophia instinctively wrapped her legs around his waist , holding him steady , while he cupped her backside with one hand , keeping her close as he hurried forward .
The position was undeniably intimate , but neither of them seemed to care or even notice .
Come on , move it ! Finnian called , quickening his pace .
Lucian followed closely behind .
The three men had scratches on their faces and arms , but Sophia was unharmed , completely protected .
When Atlas finally set her down , she immediately grabbed his arm , checking the wound with concern .
Dont cry .
Im fine , Atlas said , though he was clearly in pain .
Seeing her eyes welling up , he gently caressed her face .
[ What the hells going on here ! Shes got her legs around her brothers waist ! This feels a little off [ Theyre just siblings , but you guys are the ones making it weird .
Youve got a dirty mind if thats what you think .
] 1/2 Chapter 19 [ This whole group is giving off some seriously weird vibes .
Am I the only one who thinks this feels like a 4P situation : [ Poor Sophia .
Shes so spoiled .
This must be terrifying for her , shes probably freaking out .
] The live chat was exploding with comments , many questioning the relationship ship between Sophia and Atlas , while fans rushed to defend them .
The conversation was a mess of arguments and heated debates .
Should we just go around it ? Freya askel her voice hesitant as she stared at the thick tangle of thorns ahead .
The sharp pricks made her uneasy .
her nerves starting to get the best of her .
This path is the shortcut to the safety center , Odalys replied in a low voice , urgency in her tone .
We need to get into the woods and find a safe spot before mightfall .
Things could ges really ugly if we dont move fast , She quickly grabbed the knife from the supplies the crew had given them , and without missing a beat , she stepped forward , determination in her Everyone watched in shock as Odalys casually tossed the knife into the air , catching it effortlessly .
With one swift motion , she slashed through the branches and weeds A quick flick of her wrist cleared the thorns , and with a sharp kick , she sent them flying off to the side .
It was effortless , smooth like shed done this a hundred times .
[ What the hell is going on with that other group ? Didnt the producers hand out tools to everyone ! Why are they charging through with a damın kitchen knife and a shovel ! ] LOL , theyve got knives and are still getting scratched up ? Thats pathetic .
Am I the only one who thinks Odalys is straight up hadass ? Shes calm , smart , and totally got her shit together .
] Seeing Odalys in action , Freya and Stellan quickly pulled out their own tools and joined in , hacking at the underbrush .
Selah followed close behind .
The four of them made it through the thorns in no time , easily passing Sophias group .
The difference was clear Sophias team looked like theyd been through a battle , their arms covered in blood , while Odalys and her team were gliding through like it was nothing .
Why didnt you say something earlier , if you knew you could clear the thorns ? Atlas shot at Odalys , his eyes blazing .
He was in pain , his arm throbbing , and the cuts on his face were starting to itch like crazy , Watching Odalys slice through the thorns with ease was driving him insane .
Thats when it clicked he and his team had tools too , they just forgot to use them .
He felt a heavy frustration building in his chest , nearly choking him Well , anyone with half a brain wouldve cleared the thorns first , but you decided to charge in like an idiot .
And honestly , its just a couple of scratches theyll heal .
Quit whining , Odalys said , barely sparing him a glance .
The cuts werent deep , and theyd stop bleeding soon enough .
Atlas was about to argue , but Sophia grabbed his arm , stopping him .
She spoke quietly , Atlas , dont .
She probably just remembered , okay ! She didnt do it on purpose Her words were full of sarcasm , and Odalys caught it , unable to hold back a laugh .
She turned to Sophia , smirking and raised an eyebrow .
Actually , I did it on purpose .
Sophia froze , eyes wide .
She saw the cameras behind her and bit her lip , tears welling up in her eyes .
She quickly turned her face away , her tears pouring as she sobbed silently , still trying to hold back the frustration with a stubborn clenched jaw .
Ckdalys couldnt care less .
With a roll of her eyes , she took a quick look around , then kept walking her steps steady .
Thanks to their lightweight gear , they were quickly pulling ahead of the others , heading deeper into the woods .
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