Chapter 1The "Pick-Me" Girl's Billionaire Fish Pond

I went on a reality dating show, only to be exposed for getting into the same car as a mega-pop star, and the internet tried to burn me at the stake.

The reigning "It Girl" of the moment sneered at me: "She's so desperate for fame, who knows how many men's beds she's crawled into."

The mega-pop star almost lost his mind, logging online in the middle of the night to post:

"Holy sh*t, I'm literally her brother!"

"I'm begging you, stop messing with her! She's going to tell our mom and I'm going to get yelled at. Are you guys going to save me?!"

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I, Harper Quinn, am the most hated actress in Hollywood.

Since my debut, I've been cursed at more times than I've blinked.

My agency had completely given up on me and was ready to squeeze out my last drop of value.

They paired me up with the current "It Girl," Sierra Vance, on a reality dating show to act as her foil.

"Go play the 'pick-me' girl. The more annoying you are, the better. Your job is to highlight Sierra's pure, innocent, sweetheart persona."

When my agent said this, I snapped and slammed my hands on the desk!

"Are you out of your mind?! Do I look like a clown to you?"

"One million dollars."

"Do you think money solves everything?! Hmph, I, Harper Quinn, would never stoop so low—"

"Three million."

"Yes, Daddy. How would you like to process the payment?"

So what if I had to play the villain? As long as the money is right, I can swallow any pride.

This is a golden parachute, and I'm taking it!

Making a fortune before retiring? Sounds perfect to me.

A dating show? Isn't that just flirting with a few guys and putting on an act?

Ha, I'm not scared of anything.