Chapter 43

I sat in front of the reporter, trying to pull up an easygoing smile. This was going to be broadcasted live on TV so I needed to at least try having a good appearance.

“And you’ve been in the industry for how long now?”

“Eight years, although I’ve had my own business for six.”

“Yet your reviews are stellar!”

“All in a day’s work, I guess,” I responded humbly and the audience clapped in the seat across the set. It was such a strange thing to be on TV. I knew things needed to be rehearsed and that things were planned and shot ahead of time, but it felt all the more unnatural.

One episode a week. This wasn’t something they shot months in advance. They wanted the viewers to interact with the show actively. I didn’t really understand most of it, to be honest. Then again, I’d never been on TV before.

“You must have heard of your competition, though.” The man interviewing me said cheekily. “Hugo Evans.”

“I glanced at his Instagram profile on the way here.” I shrugged jokingly with nonchalanc