[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-evil-mc-s-ntr-harem":3,"chapter-evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-802":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Evil MC's NTR Harem",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1832251,2438,"Chapter 802 Portfolio","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-802",802,"\u003Cp>When evening came, the screening of the house contestants’ film commenced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main hall had been transformed into a private theater, complete with velvet curtains, surround sound, and mood lighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contestants filed in, still half-tired from the night shoot, but buzzing with nervous excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the lights dimmed and the screen flickered to life, the room fell into complete silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the next hour and a half, no one said a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The film was a masterpiece in motion—surprisingly emotional, visually striking, and layered with tension, drama, and intimacy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chemistry between the characters, especially between Ross and Cara, sizzled on screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were laughs, gasps, and moments that left people holding their breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when the screen finally faded to black and the credits began to roll, the silence lingered—charged, heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone was waiting for the verdict.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>***\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the slow clap inside a private room in the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One man stood at the front. A tall, imposing figure in a black turtleneck and tailored blazer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His greying hair and piercing eyes gave him an air of authority—and with good reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was none other than the director that the house boss invited, a world-renowned director whose name alone could turn a script into gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had created films that had shattered box office records and earned critical acclaim across the globe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve never seen anything like this,\" the director said, his voice echoing through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This piece isn’t just good—it’s ready. If you asked me, I’d say this could go into limited release tomorrow and still outperform half of what’s in cinemas right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director turned, facing the house boss with a mixture of awe and suspicion. \"Who edited this film?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big D,\" the house boss replied with a proud smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director’s eyes narrowed. \"Big D? That’s his name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s what he goes by in the house.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The director folded his arms. \"Someone with that kind of talent... and charm... and presence on screen? This man is not an amateur. Not by a long shot. So who is he—really?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The house boss exhaled slowly, hesitating. \"Believe me, I want to tell you. I really do. But I’m bound by contract. All I can say is... Big D isn’t just some contestant. He’s a giant outside this house. A man with reach and power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A ghost in the industry, huh?\" Elijah said softly, almost to himself. \"That explains it. That raw confidence. The vision. The way he handled both sides of the camera... this wasn’t a first-timer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned back toward the screen, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, when the day comes that he’s ready to take off that mask... tell him I want a meeting. One-on-one. No cameras. No filters. Just the two of us talking film.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll pass that along,\" the house boss said, grinning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The house boss then announced that the house contestants had successfully completed the weekly quest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The buzz in the room turned electric.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contestants whispered to one another, some congratulating Ross in hushed tones, others casting envious glances his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cara sat still in her seat, heart thundering in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks were flushed, not just from the praise, but from memories of what they’d filmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corey was stone-faced, staring straight ahead. He hadn’t clapped. He hadn’t moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the tightness in his jaw revealed everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a few moments, someone stood up, clapping enthusiastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well done, everyone! We made something special!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy broke into cheers and laughter. Everyone began to rise, stretch, and chatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross, who had remained silent through the praise, finally stood up and walked over to Cara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up at him, and for a moment, it was hard to tell whether she was looking at him as her co-star... or something more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did amazing,\" Ross said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You carried the whole film,\" Cara replied, though her eyes lingered on his lips for a second too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled. \"Maybe. But I couldn’t have done it without you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a few seats away, Corey’s fists clenched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The house contestants received their weekly budget as always, accompanied by the announcement of the newest nominations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unsurprisingly, Ross and Lily were among the three housemates on the chopping block again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whispers circled the house. Some said Ross was too dominant, others thought he was playing the game too well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when eviction night arrived one week later, he survived yet again—saved by the public for the third week in a row.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, a quieter girl, one who had barely made a splash in the house, was sent home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The following day, a new weekly task was rolled out—a physically demanding and emotionally testing endurance challenge that required teams to work closely together over several days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure was on, but amid the hustle and strategy, Cara stood out—not for her performance, but for her lack of focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled, she laughed, and she did her part—but anyone paying attention could see she was distant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind was somewhere else. Or rather... with someone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ross.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She found herself watching him when she thought no one would notice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way he talked with the others. The way he led.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way he teased and challenged people, never apologizing for his confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, she’d thought he was just another cocky player in the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now... now she realized he was more than that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To her, he had become someone she couldn’t stop thinking about—especially after what happened during their movie shoot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night, after the lights dimmed and the house was meant to rest, Cara quietly approached Corey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was sitting by himself in the backyard, legs stretched out, staring blankly at the stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated, clutching the sleeves of her sweater, her steps slow and hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Corey,\" she said gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head. His eyes were tired. \"Yeah?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sat beside him, silence stretching between them for a few long moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cool breeze rustled the leaves of the small tree nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to be honest with you,\" she finally said, voice barely above a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t want to lie or lead you on anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her sharply. \"What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1033,"2026-06-09T06:19:01.620Z",1,"novelbin.me","7154b254588b621ff203c30c0c65c04a10ab830c22ed2f635344357f36d38e14","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-803","evil-mc-s-ntr-harem-chapter-801",1212,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fevil-mc-s-ntr-harem-cover.jpg"]