# Chapter 184: A Scheme Beneath the Mushroom Picking
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 184 of **The Untouchable Ex Wife**. This chapter brings us face-to-face with rising tension, hidden agendas, and a confrontation that could expose long-buried secrets. So grab a cup of tea, settle in, and let's dive deep into the drama.
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Adam's eyes lit up the moment he saw Leia exit the hotel room alongside Xavier. His mind, ever eager to connect the dots in the entertainment world, jumped to a quick conclusion: she had to be someone special. Perhaps the new star Xavier intended to support and promote? After all, people like Xavier Stuart didn't just chat idly with just anyone. And Leia, with that striking presence, was undoubtedly more magnetic than all the celebrities Adam had flown in.
"Go on. Ask me anything," Adam said enthusiastically, his tone laced with flattery. "You're more outstanding than the celebrities we invited. I thought you were a mysterious guest we'd hired!"
Leia's question, however, landed like a stone in a still pond.
"I would like to ask you where Shirley is. I need to talk to her."
The moment Shirley's name left her lips, Adam's expression shifted. He sighed, visibly burdened. Shirley—the fixed guest who had been forced upon his show—was a constant source of irritation. She was late, demanding, and moved around as if the entire schedule revolved around her. He let his frustration spill out.
"I think she may be very busy. She generally comes way too late for shooting since people from the town will carry her here. I think she's still sleeping at the moment, but she'll get here soon. We'll be shooting the celebrities picking mushrooms on the mountain today, and we can't shoot that if she doesn't come."
Before he could continue, a jubilant voice cut through the air.
"Miss White is here! At last, we can start shooting!"
Adam's assistant was practically bouncing with relief. And then the shrill, sycophantic voice of Shirley's agent rang out from across the field, all anxious apologies and honeyed excuses.
"Mr. Jiminez, I'm so sorry that Shirley is late again today. She couldn't sleep last night because the bed in the hotel is so hard and it smells bad. Shirley's had a hard time."
The agent trotted over, smiling widely, trying to charm Adam before he could scold her precious client. Shirley followed behind her, moving with practiced grace. But as her gaze landed on Leia, a flicker of panic crossed her eyes. She was an actress, though—professionally trained—and her mask slid back into place in a heartbeat.
"Oh, that... Yes, I seem to have contacted him because I needed to get my skin booster again, so I made an appointment with him in advance. Miss Osborne, do you need it too? I can recommend him to you."
The excuse was smooth, almost believable. But Leia wasn't fooled. She stepped forward, her eyes cool, and offered a smile that didn't quite reach them. The air between the two women thickened. It was clear to everyone watching that there was a deeper undercurrent here—one that had nothing to do with skincare appointments.
"Stop pretending. You know it isn't as simple as that."
Leia's anger finally simmered over. She rushed toward Shirley, her intent clear. But the ever-vigilant agent extended an arm like a shield, positioning herself protectively in front of her client.
"Miss Osborne, please behave yourself. Shirley is a celebrity, so please keep some distance from her."
For a moment, Shirley turned her gaze slowly toward Xavier. A knowing smirk tugged at the corner of her lips. Then she delivered her poison-tipped words.
"I didn't expect your taste to be this... special."
The insult was veiled, but it landed. Leia's eyes narrowed. She demanded, "What do you mean? Speak clearly!"
But Shirley was already bored with the confrontation. She turned away as if Leia were merely a buzzing fly, and directed her sweetest voice to Adam.
"Mr. Jiminez, didn't you say we were about to start shooting? Why is everyone still standing here?"
Adam swallowed. He glanced nervously at Xavier, then back at Shirley and Leia, caught between two formidable forces.
"We were about to start but Mr. Stuart came, so it was delayed. We're waiting for his—"
Xavier, standing coolly with his hands in his pockets, interrupted. "Just go ahead with your shooting. Don't delay it because of us."
Relief washed over Adam like a wave. The crew scrambled into action, and the day's plan began to unfold. According to the original script, Shirley would take a few guests up the mountain as the main heroine, mushroom-picking for lunch. It sounded harmless—charming even. But the mountain was a few miles away, and a trip up and down would easily swallow half a day. That meant Leia might lose the only chance she had to confront Shirley, to drag the truth out into the open before time slipped away.
Leia wasn't going to accept that.
She stepped forward suddenly, her voice ringing with conviction. "Mr. Jiminez, didn't you say you wanted to invite us as mystery guests? Why don't Xavier and I be the mystery guests for this show and go pick mushrooms with Shirley?"
Leia felt that as long as she stayed close to Shirley, she could force the truth out of her. It was a risky gambit, but one she was more than willing to make. Xavier was the show's sponsor, after all. If he agreed, no one would dare refuse.
Adam wiped his brow, clearly uncertain. "Er, that..."
His mind raced. Every show had fixed guests, and the script was already meticulously finalized. Bringing two unexpected people in without a script would be chaos. The show could be boring, or worse, the guest behavior could ruin the production. He had only invited Xavier as a casual courtesy, hoping to win his favor, not expecting him to actually take the offer. If Xavier agreed now, Adam wouldn't dare reject him. But still, this was dangerous territory.
Shirley, for her part, refused to allow Leia to stir up more trouble. She spoke coldly, her words clipped and deliberate.
"Mr. Jiminez, you've always been cautious in your work, and you hate people who pull strings. Since the guests for a show are fixed in advance, people can't come and join the show at random, right?"
Adam was sweating now. He looked back and forth, weighing his options. Finally, he cleared his throat and deferred to the highest power in the room.
"That's true but there'll always be a change of plans. We'd better ask Mr. Stuart's opinion on this. After all, he's the sponsor of this show; we'll listen to him."
And so, the weight of the decision fell squarely onto Xavier's shoulders.
Leia looked at Xavier, her gaze unwavering, urging him to agree. Shirley watched him too, her confidence flickering beneath the surface. Adam wiped his brow again, praying the tension would dissolve.
The mountain loomed in the background—innocent and silent. But everyone in that circle knew: whatever Xavier said next would set into motion something far more dangerous than a simple mushroom-picking trip.
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That, my dear readers, was Chapter 184! What a deliciously tense and dramatic turn of events! Leia has cleverly maneuvered herself into a position where she can corner Shirley on the mountain—but will Xavier back her up? And what exactly is Shirley hiding behind that flawless actress smile? The sexual tension between the sponsors and the secrets of the staff add layers to every twist, making this chapter impossible to put down. I found myself holding my breath when Adam pushed the decision back to Xavier—everything hinged on a single word. Shirley's cocky demeanor and Leia's burning need for truth made a perfect collision, and I'm desperate to know who cracks first. I'd rate this chapter a strong **⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars**.
Next Chapter Prediction: Xavier will likely agree to Leia's proposal, much to Shirley's horror—and once the group is deep into the mountain, far from prying ears and cameras, Leia will trap Shirley with sharp questions. But Shirley may have prepared an ambush of her own, perhaps intending to reveal an even darker secret that could damage Leia's reputation instead. The mushroom forest is about to witness a storm of accusations, and I suspect one of them will walk down alone.
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