Santiago sneered and harshly threw the ingredients into the pot. The water splashed on Xavier�s face, and Santiago smiled vindictively. �Mr. Stuart, you�re filthy rich. How much can you pay to get rid of me?�

Xavier wiped away the water on his face and gritted his teeth. �As expected, you�re showing your true colors. I can easily see through a scheming man like you; you can only fool a dumb girl like Leia. It�s good that you�re finally being honest.�

�I�m a scheming actor, and Miss Osborne is a dumb girl. Shirley and you are the only ones who are noble and smart. Is that what you�re saying?� Santiago met Xavier�s gaze, his tone even but firm.

Xavier felt that he was a shrewd man who had met countless people, but he felt that Santiago was on par with him. Santiago was an actor, but he radiated an aura that suggested he was no ordinary person. It was indeed strange.

�Which company do you belong to? Who is your backer?� Xavier narrowed his eyes and demanded.

�I didn�t sign a contract with any company. I have my team, and I accept jobs myself. No capitalists support me either� If we�re talking about support, I only have a lot of fans like Miss Osborne,� Santiago said slowly.

�You know that she�s your fan. Her feelings for you are what a fan feels for her idol. You�d better not flatter yourself and let your imagination run wild. Don�t even dream of living a rich and carefree life by hooking up with a rich, young lady.�

Xavier made himself very clear. He didn't care about Santiago's background, but he would not let him off the hook if he tried to approach Leia with ulterior motives.

"Hah! So, people can live a carefree life after hooking up with a rich, young lady? Isn't that just like what Shirley did? After she hooked up with you, she was always promoted and supported.� Santiago snorted.

"How hypocritical. I don't even want to argue with you about this.�

The pot was steaming, and the fried mudfish was finally done. There were some pickles and chili too. It was a sour and spicy meal, which Leia liked.

Xavier wanted to say more but Santiago left the kitchen, carrying the freshly-cooked meal. Xavier was left alone in the kitchen, crying because of the smoke. He had lost this round.

"Food is ready. Let's eat!" Santiago called out politely. Leia came to the table absently, looking dazed. She tried her best to force a smile but failed.

Santiago noticed that something was troubling her, so he put a mudfish on her plate. "You should eat first, and stop thinking about other stuff. I cooked it for you, so you should do me the favor and try it.�

"Umm... sorry for being rude.� Leia smiled apologetically at Santiago and started eating. "It's good. It's the best dish I've ever had.�

"Of course!" Although it's just a dish, Santiago poured his heart and soul into it.

"We're very touched and jealous of you."

"Tsk! Who made the top actor cook for her? It wasn't me. I'm just a nobody who eats for free...�

The other celebrities laughed and teased. Santiago did not say anything, and just smiled in agreement quietly. People might think he was Leia's boyfriend.

Adam enjoyed the meal and gossip too. He also chimed in and joked, �Hey, this is a farming variety show. Why is it turning into a dating variety show all of a sudden?� JrNovels.com