After dinner, the Director promptly arrived to escort Leo to his designated lodging for the night.
"Did you enjoy your dinner?" he inquired, his tone amiable, as if genuinely unaware of Leo's dining experience. To dispel any misconceptions, he added, "I apologize for my tardiness. I intended to personally host you, Mr. Hendrix, but unforeseen obligations arose, particularly with the show concluding tomorrow." His smile carried a hint of apology, suggesting sincerity in his explanation.
In truth, he had been stationed in the OB van, engrossed in the unfolding drama between Hera and the two male leads of the show. Initially skeptical about introducing the poll for the two men, he had feared it would only exacerbate the already tumultuous dynamics among the participants. Yet, much to his surprise, the viewers had embraced it wholeheartedly.
