Possessed No More: The True Star Returns to Claim Her Throne

Chapter 168: Truth or Dare 3

Riley Perry chuckled softly. ’Wouldn’t choosing "Dare" just mean she had a guilty conscience? It would only confirm the rumors that she has a sugar daddy. What a shame. She did have a sugar daddy, but could she possibly admit it?’

’Huh, that’s not right either. Her sugar daddy tore up the contract himself. It seems she doesn’t have a sugar daddy anymore!’

"That won’t be necessary. This isn’t a hard question to answer.

Many people know that my debut film, *Youth*, was directed by Director Warren. You could say that Director Warren was the one who discovered me.

While I was filming *Immortal Demon Tribulation*, I heard that Director Warren was going to shoot a new variety show, so I had my agent contact him. Director Warren promised to save a spot for me, and later, here I am.

Speaking of which, I really have to thank Director Warren. Thank you, Director Warren, for not fearing the powers that be and still being willing to cast me when I was being soft-banned. Thank you so much!"

After speaking, Riley Perry stood up, put her hands together, and bowed toward Director Warren.

Director Warren: ’This damn girl. First she creates a buzz for the diet pills, and now she’s driving traffic for Old Ford. I can’t with you, you little rascal!’

Though that’s what he was thinking, when the camera turned to him, he still broke into a smile and even waved at the lens.

Bullet Comments: [Ooh, some tea here. Riley Perry was soft-banned before?]

[Is there something wrong with this Holly Summers? Why is she deliberately talking about a sugar daddy? That stuff about Riley Perry was already cleared up, why is she still talking like that?]

[When I saw Riley Perry confronting Director Warren earlier, I thought they had beef. But looking at it now, Director Warren is actually pretty cool.]

The "pretty cool" Director Warren chuckled, rubbing the thinning hair on top of his head, his eyes narrowed into slits.

He looked so cheap, it was unbearable to watch.

Riley Perry spun the bottle again, and it naturally came to a stop pointing at Holly Summers.

Her smile was a picture of beauty. "The trending topic a couple of days ago smearing me for cheating—did you hire paid trolls for that?"

Holly Summers’s face went pale. ’Damn it, is this Riley Perry not going to rest until she destroys me?’ "Riley Perry, how could you suspect me? We’re best friends! This has nothing to do with me. And to think I even used a burner account to help you curse out those keyboard warriors. You..."

"Me what? Oh, I’m sorry for taking advantage of your friendship? Is that it? I’m begging you, don’t ever call me a friend again. I’d be eternally grateful!"

Holly Summers choked on her words. But Riley Perry’s gaze was truly menacing, so she didn’t dare say any more. She simply spun the bottle. This time, it pointed to Victoria Koenig.

She wasn’t an idiot. She came on this show to gain exposure and, while she was at it, to smear Riley Perry. She had no desire to offend anyone else, so she asked the safest question possible. "I’m asking this on behalf of your fans. It’s been over half a year since you released a new song. I heard you’re preparing a new album, so when do you plan on releasing it?"

A bashful look appeared on Victoria Koenig’s face. "It’s a little embarrassing to say, but I started preparing the new album before the new year. Unfortunately, I’ve only managed to write four songs so far, so the new album is still a long way off.

Alright, it’s my turn to spin the bottle."

The bottle spun several times before stopping, pointed directly at Roxanne Fulton.

Riley Perry immediately started egging her on. "Ask a tough question! We can’t let Rhonda get off easy!"

Victoria Koenig: "Ria, what should I ask then? I’ll listen to you."

Riley Perry laughed. "Just ask what our Rhonda’s standards are for a boyfriend."

This question... Never mind Ethan Shaw who was right there on set; even all of Roxanne Fulton’s male fans in the live stream chat stopped commenting, waiting with bated breath to hear her answer.

Roxanne Fulton playfully poked Riley Perry, then said, "Actually, I don’t have any fixed standards. With something like feelings, you have to experience it to know if you like it or not. Besides, I might like someone who is thoughtful and considerate now, but if one day I suddenly find out his thoughtfulness and consideration aren’t just for me, I might not like him anymore.

So, I can’t really explain my standards clearly."

Riley Perry clapped. "Got it! Rhonda’s standard is a feeling. If the feeling is right, it’ll work. If there’s no feeling, it doesn’t matter how outstanding the other person is, it’s a no-go!"

Roxanne Fulton: ’...Great. You’re a real expert at reading between the lines.’

[For that standard to even apply, you’d have to appear in front of Ronnie and let her get to know you.]

[So all you male fans have no chance, because you don’t have the opportunity for Ronnie to get to know you.]

[What a coincidence, I also look for a feeling when I’m looking for a boyfriend. If the feeling’s right, we date. If it’s not, I don’t even want to say another word to them.]

The game continued. The next few questions were all quite tame, until Victoria Koenig spun the bottle and it landed on Miles Ford.

Victoria Koenig glanced at him, then masked the look in her eyes. "What a coincidence. I actually do have a question I’d like to ask Mr. Ford."

Miles Ford put on a professional, fake smile. "Go ahead and ask."

"Let’s get gossipy for a second. A lot of gossip accounts online are saying you and your wife are divorced. Is that true?"

Riley Perry glanced at Miles Ford, then at Victoria Koenig. ’Well, well. This girl is trying to send Old Ford straight to the trending topics. As expected, no one who makes it in this industry is a pushover.’

’At the end of the last episode, Ford posted on social media and even mentioned his wife. If he says they’re divorced now, it means their loving display back then was fake. If he denies it and the truth comes out later, he’ll be humiliated. This Victoria Koenig is really something else!’

Miles Ford’s eyelids twitched. "I see no one has picked ’Dare’ this whole time. How about I choose ’Dare’?"

Riley Perry: ’...And there’s the reservation for a trending topic.’

In the minds of the netizens, not answering was an admission of guilt.

Director Warren’s eyelids twitched uncontrollably as he watched the bullet comments. This group of guests was just too good at stirring up trouble.

Ethan Shaw handed the box containing the ’Dare’ slips to Miles Ford.

Miles Ford reached in and casually pulled out a slip of paper.

When he took it out and unfolded it, the guests and staff on set noticed his expression turn sour.

Ethan Shaw leaned in and read the words on the slip: "Call the first contact in your blocklist."

Victoria Koenig was delighted. ’Wouldn’t it be something if Miles Ford blocked his own wife’s number? And what if her number just happens to be the first one on the list?’

The director had already had someone bring over Miles Ford’s phone.

The camera zoomed in on the phone’s screen as Miles Ford, with a grim expression, opened his phone’s blocklist.

There was only one phone number on the list. There was no contact name, just a string of digits.

Miles Ford took a deep breath, hating himself from a minute ago for choosing ’Dare.’ ’He should have just said they were already divorced but were still friends.’

"Um, what if the call doesn’t go through?"

Victoria Koenig: "If it doesn’t go through, no big deal. You can just draw another one."

In the end, Miles Ford pressed the call button.

And the call connected. The moment it did, a furious female voice erupted, "Ford! Did you finally grow a conscience and decide to pay child support? Just transfer it to my account. If you drag your feet like this again next month, don’t blame me for suing you!"

BEEP. The call was disconnected.

Leaving behind a livid Miles Ford. The other guests all stared at him, the gossipy glint in their eyes all too obvious.

The netizens in the live stream chat also went wild: [A bunch of rumors suddenly popped up a while ago saying Old Ford was divorced. I didn’t believe it, but this is the nail in the coffin.]