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Thorne felt very much like a slowly moving snake in the grass. Seemingly harmless so long as you kept your guard up. Thankfully, Diana was good at keeping her guard, but even she was vulnerable to Thorne's charm. "Will you be returning me my hand, Mr. Bailey?" "Soon. I need a minute longer."

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"Understood." Thorne returned her stern words with a smile. "I can keep it completely platonic and all business. But if you ever did want more—" "I won't." "But if you did, let me know. And even if it's not for that, I can be here for you in other ways too. Platonically."

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"We can move forward with working together. If you want us to up our chemistry we can have coffe together, go on paltonic dates the paparazzi can snap photos of each other on. But that's all. It will never be more." Thorne understood her words as well as what transpired in her silence.

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"I've seen the things they write about Malcolm—what they write about you. I believed they were being just as uncharitable that your situation and my situation—" "There's no situation, Thorne." Diana was curt. "I'm married. I don't have boyfriends and Malcolm..." she trailed off.

"I'm sorry." His touch wasn't as forceful as Diana expected. His fingertips gently slid down her palm rather than pulling her to stay. "Octavia and I, we have an understanding. The tabloids write all sorts of crazy things, but we know what we are. It's not as toxic as they make us out to be."

"And you don't have boyfriends?" Thorne rose a brow. "I think you best move your hand from my thigh." Diana's tone darkened. "It's just the rumors, about your husband? Given his company I assumed—" "I think our business is just about done." Diana shifted on her stool but Thorne grabbed her hand.

"I don't think your hand and my head are on the same page regarding the kind of chemistry we should be fostering with each other." Diana's eyes narrowed at Thorne, her smile tightening. "No?" "I told you. I'm a married woman." "And I'm a married man" "A married man with girlfriends."

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Diana's eyes flicked down to her thigh that Thorne was sensually caressing with the palm of his hand. Diana was definitely savvy when it came to not just understanding show business, but also ensuring she knew everyone's dirt—especially of those she worked with.

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"𝘞𝘦'𝘭𝘭 make this a success." Diana corrected him. Though she appreciated the flattery of him emphasizing her role in this winning formula. "Yes 𝘸𝘦. Speaking of which," Thorne placed a hand on Diana's thigh, "if this is going to work, we should probably ensure we do have chemistry as co-hosts."

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"Yes, so I've heard it. It's well known you're a ruthless business woman. Shrewd, but whip smart." "Have you been asking about me?" Diana smirked. "Only a little bit. I've done my own surveying of your work from a far. You're a true professional. I've no doubt you'll make this a success."

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Kechi @obigem.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

As Thorne considered Diana's offer, his face softened. "You know, as much I was playing hardball, I was always going to agree to work with you. Even if the idea was bad." "Well, Thorne, I don't know whether to be flattered or insulted. Watcher knows I've never had a bad idea in my life."

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Unfortunately, no queue today as I was nursing a headache half the weekend and the other half I was out of the house doing activities with my son. Back to business as usual tomorrow though, so see you then ❤️

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the plott legacy 🌿 @theplottdump.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The day Cordie says Fuck will become my new 4th of July

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"And I say we have a hit that prints money, breaks ratings records, and cleans up on every primetime simmy we could possibly qualify for. So, what do you say, Mr. Bailey? Are you in, or are you?" Diana finalizes her deal with a winning smile.

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"The richest most popular influencers are already filling up my inbox with their desire to make their relationships, engagements, marriages look like total trainwrecks for some Del Sol clout. Mix in some C and B list celebrity couples for a little class and legitimacy, plus our star power—"

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"Because what an influencer values more than anything isn't prestige. It's attention. As much of it as they can get. By any means necessary. And there's nothing that can deal them that in spades like a reality tv show. Not to mention internet celebrities know what sells. They live for drama."

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"You're wealthy beyond belief, known the world over, and you have that shimmer around that money can't buy—people thinking you're remarkable. The creme de creme. The absolute tops. A-list celebrities wouldn't chance losing that prestige for reality tv, but an influencer would."

"I have a question for you, Thorne. Do you know what an A-list celebrity values most?" Diana only waited half a beat before continuing on like it was a rhetorical question. "It's prestige. Once you've made it to that pinnacle, money hardly matters anymore, making it in large swaths is easy."

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"Maybe eventually once our show becomes the hit I know it can be, but before we claim that throne, we're going to cast the next best thing." "Which is?" "Influencers. The most followed, most watched, most recognizable ones we can find. It's a formula for success!"

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"And that's where I'll be doing things very differently." Diana gave a coy smile. "How so?" "Diana Desmond does not associate with has beens, so naturally that means the cast will not comprise of any." "You're going to get A-list celebrities to agree to air their marital drama on prime time tv?"

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"You're all rock, glam, and mystery. People find that intriguing. They find it sexy. And they'll tune in to see how our dynamics play off of each other alone." "But the therapy angle is just so tired." Thorne sighed. "So people will watch for us and get has been celebs with marriages on the rocks?"

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"There isn't a show I haven't starred in that didn't become a ratings behemoth. And I ooze personality. I'm every daytime talk's favorite guest cause I bring drama and personality in a stylishly put together package. And then there's you. You've had that whole wild child aesthetic your whole career"

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"Therapy shows might be 'done,' but not the way I intend to do it. You underestimate the star power I bring. And you have a je ne sais quois yourself. But together we can be lightning in a bottle." "Explain." Thorne was still unconvinced. "For starters, there's me. I'm magnetic!"

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"So, it's a therapy reality show?" Thorne looked at Diana questioningly. "Precisely." "OK. But why me and you and this project? Therapy shows are kind of done to death, are they not? When you said you wanted to cook up something special, I wasn't expecting...𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴."

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As Cordelia was sipping her drink to make herself feel better, hoping to find her way back to the main party proper, Diana and Thorne had comfortably settled together at the poolside patio bar to discuss business with a few drinks to help keep everyone in a good enough mood to be maleable.

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Cordie took a sip from the glass, and almost instantly it numbed the spinning her head. She was likely just dehydrated and a little bit underfed. This drink would solve both of those problems, and she'd be back to feeling like herself in no time.

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The lone drink eyed her in the face as she had a sudden realization that relief was only a sip away. Tylor had gone off to get her something to drink himself, but why wait? He'd be glad she found her own remedy and saved herself. Cordelia got up and scooped the second glass along with her.

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The drink. Was that really it? She was so parched it brought her whole mood down and now that the drink was through her system she was feeling all her lows from before again? So she just needed to— and that's when she remembered she brought two drinks with her.

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So what changed? Cordelia, against her better judgment, decided to think. She felt awful after what happened between her and Matthew, and worse after she talked to Camille, not much better when Tylor came along. Then she had something to drink, and that's when everything changed.

As Tylor's footsteps drifted away, Cordelia continued to groan in agony. Why did she feel like her insides were trying to escape her body and her brain was melting? She was just fine a little while ago. Not just fine, she felt great! On top of the world. Like she was floating and shooting rainbows.

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Just as providing her some water, snacks, a gentle shoulder to cry on, and capable hands to hold her hair back while she puked was a strategic move as well. Tylor Suzuki was not yet done with Cordelia Fletcher. He intended to extract every last bit of info she had to offer till she fully sobered.

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Certain enough that when Cordelia had mentioned a strong aftertaste after the sweetness in her drink, it might have been pertinent at that point to mention it was mixed with spirits. But Tylor was smart enough to know enebriated lips waxed long and unfiltered. Stopping her would do him no good.

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This had turned into more than he could've hoped for. Who knew that Cordelia Fletcher could be such a teasure trove of information to use against his dear new little brother? Whatever had been in that glass she downed in practically one gulp was most certainly alcohol. Tylor was certain of it.

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"Till I return, just relax. And maybe once you're feeling better we can continue our conversation?" Tylor gave a hopeful smile. "Yeah, sure." Cordie said dismissively has she attempted to keep herself from coming apart at the seams. As Tylor turned back from her is smile deepened.

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"I'll be OK, I know it. I just need to ride whatever this is out. No reason for you to go to any trouble." Cordie tried to assure him, but Tylor wasn't biting. "It's no trouble at all. It's best to address an upset stomach quickly. I won't be long. Just hold tight for me, OK?"

Tylor stood. "I'll be right back with some provisions," he remarked as he glaced back at her. "No, don't!" Cordie attempted to stop. Partly because she wasn't quite ready to be left on her own just yet, and the other part because his quick movements were making her feel unsteady.

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She just needed to sit right here in complete silence and eventually her forehead would stop throbbing and her stomach would stop bubbling. She would be fine. "We don't have to talk, but I very much believe you need something to help calm you. I'm going to get you some water and something to eat."

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"Can you maybe stop talking so loud? Your voice is making my ears ring." Cordie waved him off as if she could lower his volume with that gesture alone. Then she clutched at her mouth. "Ugh, can we just sit here in silence a bit? I think with some quiet, eventually I'll be OK."

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"Tell me how I can help." Tylor looked on at her cautiously. "I can get you some water and something to eat. Anything you like. What do you think you can stomach? There's tons of food at he party proper. Some tarts, a bit of pudding maybe? Perhaps that too rich. Maybe—"

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