"Ashton doesn’t know about this yet, right?"

"Brother, I’ve already signed with the program team, I can’t just leave now." Joanna knew Gary wouldn’t let her stay with the team, she resorted to acting coquettishly, "I know you are worried about me, but I promise, I will be extremely careful."

"I’ll keep an extra eye on Annie as well."

"She definitely doesn’t know that I’m aware of her real identity now. Since I already know she’s Annie, I’ll certainly be on guard. Also, I think she wouldn’t dare to make a move on me right away. She carefully returned to the entertainment circle, she certainly wouldn’t want to expose her identity prematurely."

"Brother, please don’t tell Ashton Heath about this. I really want to finish recording this episode. It wasn’t easy for my agent to secure this opportunity for me. If I just leave, I feel I would be letting her down."

"Once filming officially starts, we’ll be on camera all day. I believe Annie isn’t that bold as to cause any trouble with a camera on her. The filming duration isn’t long either, I promise I’ll go back as soon as filming ends, is that okay?"

"Brother, I know you love me the most and you won’t deny me. The best brother in the world, please."

Gary sighed helplessly: "This act of yours again? You know it always works on me. But this time, Joanna, it’s about your safety, I can’t be at ease at all."

"Brother..."

"Shouting won’t help, nor will acting cute." This time, Gary was firm, his tone left no room for discussion, "I want you to go back immediately tomorrow morning. If you insist on staying, I am going to tell Ashton to come pick you." 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Brother..."

"Okay, that’s it. I can agree to anything but not this. Remember, go back obediently tomorrow morning or I’ll tell Ashton about this. You make your own decision."

Gary hung up the phone after he finished speaking.

Joanna heard the disconnect signal from her phone: "..."

This brother of hers, who had always been indulgent and affectionate towards her, was being firm and unyielding for the first time.

No matter how she acted cute, it was useless.

Joanna suddenly got a headache.

She didn’t want to leave just yet.

However, if she didn’t, Gary would definitely tell Ashton that Omega Huntley is Annie.

If Ashton knew, he would definitely come to take her back.

Also, she was sure, Ashton would do the same as Gary, regardless of her acting cute, he wouldn’t let her stay.

Therefore, she had to leave.

After thinking for a while, Joanna sent a Twitter message to Linda.

Joanna: Linda, if I say I want to quit "My Internship Parents" show right now, would that put you in a difficult position?

Linda quickly replied as she was still awake.

Linda: Quit now? Why? Did something happen?

Joanna: Yes, I asked my brother to investigate Omega Huntley. According to his findings, there’s a high likelihood that Omega Huntley is Annie Lawrence. He’s worried Annie will try to retaliate against me secretly, so he won’t let me continue with the show.

Linda: Omega Huntley is really Annie Lawrence?!

Joanna: It’s not 100% certain, but it’s pretty much so.

A few minutes later.

Linda: If she’s really Annie Lawrence, then definitely it’s not safe for you to continue staying there. Listen to your brother. I will handle the program team. Although pulling out last minute isn’t great, but your life safety has to come first.

Joanna: Thanks, Linda. I’m sorry to trouble you.