He had already noticed that the production team had taken a dislike to

Maria, and had thought that she would be upset by this development.

“Why should we quit now? If we do, we will have to pay damages." Maria rolled her eyes at him.

She had come here to make money. There was no way she was going to burn a hole through her pocket for some childish tantrum.

"I can cover all the damages myself," Darren offered, looking all serious.

“Forget it, you dummy." Maria smiled and patted him on the head.

But since he had had a growth spurt in the last two years, he was now much taller than her.

Maria had to stand on tiptoe to reach the top of Darren's head.

He was cooperative, though. After the first pat, he immediately Lowered his head to make it easier for her.

"I'm here to make money. The pay is the same regardless of the workload the director gives me." She smirked when she added, "Which means that I can now get paid for doing less. At this rate, I don't even need to figure out a way to Laze around."

If the director discovered this mindset of hers, he would undoubtedly be pissed.

Darren nodded obediently. He was a Little confused by her words, but he was wise enough not to raise any objections.

He had always Looked up to Maria. In his eyes, she could do no wrong.

“What took you so Long?" the director yelled impatiently.

They had been waiting in the bus for a long time before he saw Maria and Darren saunter over.

He was so irritated that he had snapped at them before he could stop himself.

Needless to say, he regretted it soon after remembering Maria's uncanny demeanor and Darren‘s status in the entertainment industry.

“What I mean is... Aren't you guys tired? Hurry and get in, so you can get some rest."

Maria had not expected the sudden shift in the director's behavior. Nor had Darren.

Even the others present were taken aback.

As soon as the two got into the bus, the director signaled at the cameramen to resume filming.

The production team had gotten rid of the vans and opted for a school bus to move between campuses.

ALL the guests joined them in the bus. Maria had chosen a random seat by the window, and Darren instinctively plopped down next to her.

In the bus, following a briefing from the director, the three permanent guests on the show took the initiative to chat among each other.