Love in the Limelight novel Chapter 481

"Check out this weed, it looks like that herb we tried before, but while that one had medicinal uses, this one is a slow poison."

"Whoa, slow poison?" Parrish yanked his hand back like he'd touched a hot stove and wrapped his arms around himself. "Astar, you're not saying there's some kind of instant-death poison lurking around here, are you? I'm too young to die!"

Astrid rolled her eyes, clearly unimpressed. "You've been watching too many of those period dramas. Sure, there are deadly plants out here, but relax, with me around, you won't bite the dust."

Parrish breathed a sigh of relief. "Well, that's a relief. I'm sticking to you like glue, Astar!"

Clyde chimed in, "Glue-sticking, count me in."

No sooner had they finished their exchange that they felt a piercing glare from the side.

Without turning, they knew it was Elio, burning with jealousy. Sharing a knowing glance, they quickly caught up with Odell and walked ahead together.

As night fell, the group found a spot that was barely sheltered from the elements and started a fire.

Joana plopped down on the ground and looked up, "Director, where are the tents? I'm ready to hit the hay."

Maddox replied with a calm that belied the bomb he was about to drop, "Before you came out here, I had your agents brief you on the survival situation. No tents, no food—you have to fend for yourselves. The only comforts we're providing are two chances to freshen up with a makeshift shower."

"Two showers in ten days? Director, aren't you pushing it a bit too far?" Joana's patience was wearing thin; she had kept a tight lid on her temper, but this was too much.

"The real survivalists don't get shower luxuries," Maddox retorted. "I added the shower service considering the fact that you're all celebrities and might struggle with the concept of not bathing for long stretches. If you can't handle it, you're welcome to drop out."

Joana fell silent. The others seemed unfazed, leaving Joana alone in her squabble with the crew.