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00:01Sous-titrage Société Radio-Canada
00:30But I didn't know what to say
00:31I told them, they just couldn't make it
00:33Work
00:34What kind of work keeps someone so busy that they can't show up for three years?
00:37No parent-teacher conferences, no open house, not once!
00:41I froze
00:41The truth is, my parents have always wanted to come to school
00:45I was the one who wouldn't let them
00:47Why?
00:48I looked up at Ms. Parker's computer screen
00:50Her desktop wallpaper was a photo of Celeste Hart, global pop icon
00:55She's been dominating the charts since her debut album dropped over two decades ago
01:00And her throne remains untouched
01:02Yeah, that's my mom
01:04Then there was the movie magazine on the desk next to hers
01:07Adrienne Cole
01:08Hollywood legend
01:09Three-time Oscar winner
01:10Box office king
01:12The man middle-aged women across America have been swooning over for years
01:16Yeah, that's my dad
01:18And that still wasn't even all of it
01:20Just outside the office door
01:21Did you guys see Noah Cole's performance last night?
01:24Oh my god, he's unreal!
01:26I've had his new song on repeat since midnight
01:28They were talking about Noah Cole
01:30The hottest teen idol in the country right now
01:33Started as a child star
01:35Blew up into a global phenomenon
01:37Breaks the internet basically every other day
01:40Yeah, my younger brother
01:41Now tell me
01:42With a family like this
01:44You think I can just casually let them show up at school?
01:47If they actually came
01:49The fans would swarm the building and block every single entrance
01:53Front gates, back gates
01:54It would be chaos
01:58Ms. Parker, of course, had no idea what I was dealing with
02:01Her voice softened a little
02:03Emma, I don't know what's going on at home
02:04But you're an excellent student
02:06I'm sure your parents are proud of you
02:08Have them come visit the school
02:09I have always been the type who folds when people are nice to me
02:12The moment she said it that way
02:14I couldn't bring myself to say no
02:15I'll try
02:16I said, keeping it vague
02:17Back in the classroom
02:18I'd barely sat down before I heard Madison Blake's shrill voice cutting through the air
02:23So your parents bailed on the parent-teacher conference again, Emma?
02:26Do they even care about you?
02:27I looked up at Madison
02:28She was pretty
02:29But it was the kind of pretty that was about 30% natural and 70% effort
02:33So when people started saying that she and I were both the most popular girls in school
02:38Even though I barely put in any effort at all, it drove her insane
02:42I wasn't planning to engage, but she kept going
02:45Or maybe you're just embarrassed because your parents are too embarrassing to show up
02:48That's not right, Emma
02:49Even if your dad works in some mine out in Montana, he's still your father
02:53Earlier in the school year, the teachers had tried calling my parents
02:57My dad was on location shooting a film out in Montana at the time
03:01The phone signal kept cutting out
03:03And because I'm so low-key about my life
03:05Madison started spreading rumors that my family was broke
03:08And that my dad was a mine worker
03:10People believed it
03:11I just stared at her, completely calm
03:13Madison, has your face been looking a little puffy lately?
03:16Bullseye
03:17She shrieked
03:18Instantly forgot all about my family
03:20She scrambled to find a mirror
03:21Frantically checking her reflection
03:23Satisfied
03:24I grabbed my bag and went home
03:28I got home to find three people sprawled out on the living room couch
03:32My mom was doing a face mask
03:34My dad was watching a movie channel
03:36My brother was playing video games
03:38I just stood there
03:39I'm sorry, Ms. Parker
03:41I lied to you
03:42My family isn't busy at all
03:44My parents have been at the top of the industry for so long
03:48They've been financially free for years
03:50As for my brother, my parents say he's still growing
03:53So they won't let his agency overwork him
03:56When you look at it that way
03:57I'm pretty sure I'm actually the busiest person in this house
04:01The moment my dad saw me walk in
04:03He immediately put on a wounded tone
04:05Parent-teacher conference is over?
04:07Honestly, it's so sad
04:09I don't even get the ants to attend my own daughter's parent-teacher conference
04:14Unlike me, my dad has always wanted to show up at school
04:17In his own words, he's dying to hear a teacher praise him
04:21For having such an accomplished daughter in person
04:23Too bad I've always said no
04:25To really sell it, he even wiped the corner of his eye dramatically
04:29I stared at him
04:30Dad, with acting that over the top
04:33Do you really deserve those three Oscars?
04:35My brother immediately jumped in to fan the flames
04:38Yeah, sis, are you embarrassed by us or something?
04:42Because every time I ask you to play video games with me, you say no
04:45I'm not embarrassed
04:46I said, exasperated
04:48You guys are just way too famous
04:50I don't want to deal with unnecessary drama
04:52My dad just snorted, unbothered
04:55Fine, forget that for now
04:56Emma, Martin Reed is putting together a new teen movie
04:59And he wants you for the lead
05:00Are you interested?
05:02The Martin Reed my dad was talking about
05:05Is a legendary Hollywood director
05:07And my dad's best friend
05:08He's watched me grow up since I was a kid
05:11He's always telling me I have a face made for the big screen
05:14And has been trying to drag me into acting forever
05:17I've lost count of how many times I've turned him down
05:20Not interested
05:21I want to focus on school first
05:22Acting can wait
05:23I headed for the stairs
05:25Enough
05:26The fact that you and I produced a daughter who can actually study this hard is already a miracle
05:31Stop distracting her from applying to the Ivy League
05:34The next day I went to school like usual
05:36But the second I walked into the classroom
05:38I could tell something was off
05:40I asked around and found out that the director, Martin Reed, needed fresh young faces for his new movie
05:46And was coming to our school to hold an open casting call
05:49I remembered what my dad had mentioned the night before and casually asked
05:53Are they casting the female lead?
05:55Every single one of them looked at me like I'd said something ridiculous
05:59Are you kidding?
06:00It's for the fifth female rule
06:02But it's Martin Reed
06:03Even landing a fifth lead in one of his films is basically a one-way ticket to Hollywood
06:08The audition was being held in the school auditorium
06:11Basically every girl in the class sprinted over there
06:14I was the only one who stayed behind in the classroom
06:17Working through practice tests
06:19But of course, the second I finished a practice paper
06:21Ms. Parker caught me and told me to deliver some paperwork to the music department
06:26So I grabbed a stack of vocabulary flashcards and headed toward the auditorium
06:30Quizzing myself as I walked
06:34Madison, even director Martin complimented you
06:37That role is definitely yours
06:39Oh my god, are you seriously about to break into Hollywood?
06:44Madison couldn't keep the smugness off her face
06:47Then she looked up and saw me
06:48Well, well
06:49If it isn't our grade's top student
06:52I thought you looked down on the entertainment industry
06:54What are you doing at an audition?
06:57I'm here to drop off paperwork for Mr. Lewis
06:59Madison didn't believe me for a second
07:02Save the act
07:03If you want to audition, just say so
07:06But I'm telling you now, don't waste your time
07:09Director Martin personally complimented me just now
07:13That role is mine
07:15I couldn't help but glance at her
07:17Not for the reason she thought
07:19I was just genuinely stunned that someone could say fifth female lead
07:23With the same reverence as best actress at the Oscars
07:27Madison completely misread my expression
07:29And assumed I was jealous
07:31That only fueled her further
07:33Emma, I know you're envious
07:35But envy won't get you anywhere
07:37Your family's broke
07:38You dress like a total nobody
07:40And no matter how hard you grind
07:42You'll never catch up to me
07:44She hadn't even finished her sentence
07:46When a surprised voice rang out from behind her
07:49Emma!
07:49My heart dropped
07:51I'd figured the auditorium would be so packed
07:53There was no way I'd run into Uncle Martin
07:56Otherwise, I never would have come
07:58But today of all days, my luck completely ran out
08:02Emma!
08:02Is it really you?
08:05God, how long has it been since I've seen you?
08:09The entire auditorium went dead silent
08:12Every face froze in shock
08:15Madison's eyes nearly popped out of her skull
08:17It took her a long moment to find her voice
08:20Director Martin, you know Emma?
08:23Martin beamed
08:24Of course
08:25Her dad is
08:26Her dad is
08:29My business partner
08:30Business partner?
08:32Everyone was lost
08:33I jumped in before anyone could ask follow-ups
08:36My dad works in the film industry
08:39I mean, an actor technically works on set
08:42Not a lie
08:43Everyone naturally assumed my dad was some behind-the-scenes crew guy
08:47But even that was enough to blow their minds
08:49Wait, so Emma's family is in film and TV?
08:52And she's been this low-key about it?
08:54Unlike some people who act like they own Hollywood
08:57Because their aunt fetches coffee on a soundstage
08:59That comment hit Madison square in the face
09:02Her expression flickered
09:04But there was something else clearly weighing on her more
09:07Director Martin, even if you know Emma's dad
09:10I hope you'll keep the casting fair
09:12Just because she's a family friend
09:13Doesn't mean she should get handed the role
09:15She was clearly terrified I'd snatched that fifth female lead away from her
09:20But Uncle Martin just let out a loud laugh
09:23Like she'd told him the funniest joke he'd ever heard
09:26Fifth female rude?
09:27What are you even talking about?
09:29Emma would never audition for a fifth lead
09:31I've been offering her the female lead for years
09:34And she's turned me down every single time
09:38Silence followed the auditorium again
09:40Madison's jaw dropped so hard
09:42It looked like it might unhinge
09:44Just then, someone called for Director Martin to continue the auditions
09:47I handed off the paperwork to Mr. Lewis and turned to leave
09:50But as I passed Madison, I paused and glanced at her
09:53Madison, you said you were auditioning for which role again?
09:55Her face went white
09:57Before she could even open her mouth, I nodded slowly
10:00Oh, right, the fifth female rude
10:02I let out a thoughtful sigh
10:04That really does sound like an incredibly important part
10:06I didn't bother to look at her face turning green
10:09I walked out of there in a very good mood
10:11From that day on, my life at school completely flipped upside down
10:15Suddenly, every girl in my class was aggressively friendly
10:18Some would sidle up and hint around
10:20Asking if my dad could get them jobs on set
10:23Others would beat around the bush
10:24Digging for celebrity gossip
10:26They hounded me so much, my head started pounding
10:29And honestly, it only confirmed what I already knew
10:32Hiding who my family really was had been the right call
10:35Right now, all they knew was that my dad worked on film sets
10:38And they were already this unhinged about it
10:40If they ever found out who my parents and my brother actually were
10:44They'd lose their minds completely
10:46A few weeks later, the school's spring showcase rolled around
10:49This year's theme was a student fashion show
10:51Everyone was supposed to donate a few pieces of clothing
10:54Mix and match them as a group
10:56And then have students walk the runway
10:58But the day of the event, a disaster
11:02A massive rainstorm over the weekend had flooded the first floor of the building
11:07And the storage room where our class had stashed all the clothes
11:10Completely soaked
11:11Almost everything was ruined
11:13Madison completely lost it
11:15And started screaming at everyone
11:17What is wrong with you people?
11:18Why would you put the clothes on the first floor?
11:21Did anyone even use their brain?
11:23I couldn't take it anymore and cut her off
11:26Madison, the most important thing right now is to fix the problem
11:29Not stand around blaming people
11:31Fix it how?
11:33We've got barely three hours before the show starts
11:35Where are we supposed to get that many good-looking outfits?
11:37Our class is going to be the laughingstock of the entire school
11:39All around us, our classmates looked completely defeated
11:42I looked at them and felt a little bad
11:44After thinking for a second, I spoke up
11:47What if I borrow some clothes from my mom's closet?
11:49My mom isn't just a global pop icon
11:51She's also the fashion world's darling
11:53Designers fall over themselves to dress her for red carpet
11:57Her walk-in closet is basically a small boutique
12:00But Madison actually laughed out loud the moment she heard me
12:03Emma, what are you even saying?
12:06Your mom is some middle-aged woman?
12:08Her clothes would just make us look even more ridiculous on that runway
12:11The other students, though
12:12Emma, does your mom have a lot of clothes?
12:14If she's got enough, we'll take mature and stylish
12:15Let's just get through this event
12:17She's got a lot of clothes
12:18I said honestly
12:19It's just...
12:20Just what?
12:22I voiced my one concern
12:24All of my mom's clothes are designer
12:27Isn't that going to be a little too over the top?
12:30Some of those dresses and gowns cost absurd amounts of money
12:33Madison rolled her eyes so hard
12:36It was a miracle they stayed in her head
12:38Designer?
12:39Among the clothes that got ruined
12:41I donated two pieces of berry cob
12:43Does your mom even own anything on that level?
12:44I shook my head honestly
12:46No
12:46My mom's closet is mostly couture
12:48There's barely any ready to wear
12:50Let alone last season's Bal Chiaga
12:53The other students looked a little disappointed
12:55But they nodded anyway
12:57We have no choice but to try
12:58Emma, please
12:59I called my mom right away
13:01She agreed without a second thought
13:03No problem
13:04I made her promise at least three times to pick something low-key
13:08Before I finally hung up
13:09I stood with my classmates outside the auditorium
13:12Waiting for whoever was bringing the clothes
13:14I'd assumed it would be my mom's assistant
13:16Or maybe our family driver
13:18When I saw a familiar Porsche pulling up
13:21My stomach dropped
13:22My brother, Noah Cole
13:23The biggest teen idol in America
13:26Stepped out
13:26Flashed me a dazzling grin
13:28Hey sis
13:29I brought the clothes for you
13:32Dead silence
13:33The kind of eerie
13:35Unnatural silence
13:36That makes your ears ring
13:38Then came the screams
13:39The kind that nearly tore the roof off
13:41Noah Cole!
13:42Oh my god
13:43It's actually no Cole!
13:45Ah!
13:46Noah, can I get an autograph?
13:47The girls snapped out of their date
13:49And lunged at him
13:50Calm down everyone
13:51Please calm down
13:52I'm just here to drop off some clothes
13:54He popped the trunk
13:55It was stuffed with clothes
13:56Without another word
13:57He shoved armfuls of clothes
13:59Into my classmates' hands
14:00And said quickly
14:01Anyway, I'm kinda busy
14:03See you later sis
14:03He threw me a wave
14:04Dove back into the car
14:06Leaving me standing there
14:07Alone
14:08Emma
14:08One girl recovered first
14:10Staring at me with wide eyes
14:12What did Noah Cole just call you?
14:13The other snapped back to reality
14:15All at once
14:16Yeah, he called you sis
14:17The second he got out of the car
14:19And he said it again before he left
14:20Every pair of eyes locked onto me
14:22Like I was being held at gunpoint
14:24Their faces said
14:25If I didn't give them an explanation
14:26Right this second
14:27They'd devour me alive
14:29I could feel cold sweat
14:30Rolling down my back
14:31My brain went into overdrive
14:32How the hell was I supposed to explain this?
14:34Tell them Noah was my cousin
14:36On my mom's side?
14:37On my dad's side?
14:38Which one would cause less damage?
14:40My head was about to combust
14:41And then Madison let out a sharp
14:43Icy laugh
14:44Emma
14:44I really didn't see this coming
14:46I didn't know you were that kind of crazy fangirl
14:51I blinked
14:52What?
14:53Don't play dumb
14:54Be honest
14:55You run a major fan account for Noah Cole, don't you?
14:58That's why he calls you sis
15:00She said it through gritted teeth
15:01That has to be it
15:02Your dad works in the entertainment industry
15:06So he probably pulled some strings
15:07To get you closer to Noah
15:09Than a normal fan could ever get
15:11She was right
15:12These days
15:13When a celebrity calls someone sis
15:15It doesn't have to mean actual sister
15:17Young idols use it all the time
15:19With their top fans
15:20And fan account admins
15:22I looked up at Madison
15:23And for the first time in my life
15:25Genuine gratitude
15:27Oh my god
15:28Madison
15:28Thank you
15:29Thank you for handing me
15:31The perfect excuse
15:32Madison clearly did not understand
15:34The depth of emotion in my gaze
15:37Emma, why are you staring at me like that?
15:39Don't tell me you're about to claim
15:41You're Noah Cole's actual sister
15:44Don't make me laugh
15:45Your last name is Hart
15:47His is Cole
15:48At least figure out your own lie
15:49Before you open your mouth
15:51My parents' wedding was a national sensation
15:53Practically everyone knows about it
15:56But very few people outside the industry
15:58Knew that Noah was actually their son
16:00That was mostly my brother's doing
16:02When he first got into the entertainment business
16:05He made a decision right from the start
16:07He was never going to ride on our parents' fame
16:10So he kept the family background locked down tight
16:13And because of that
16:14It never once crossed Madison's mind
16:16Or anyone else's
16:18That my brother and I simply took different last names
16:21One from our mom
16:22One from our dad
16:24I immediately jumped onto the lifeline she'd thrown me
16:28No, no, Madison
16:29You're absolutely right
16:30I do run a big fan account for Noah
16:33Everyone finally seemed to accept this as a reasonable explanation
16:36They started bombarding me with questions about which fan account I ran
16:40I had no answer for that
16:42So I just gave them a vague smile
16:44I'm keeping that a secret for now
16:45But then someone connected another dot
16:47Wait, Emma
16:48Even if you're a major Noah Cole fan
16:51Why would he be delivering clothes for your mom?
16:53The air went still again
16:54Everyone's head swiveled back toward me
16:56Yeah, he said he was bringing clothes from your mom
16:58Since when does an idol do personal deliveries for a fan's mother?
17:01My smile froze solid on my face
17:04I had no choice but to bullshit my way through
17:08Because my mom is also a fan of his
17:10So our families kind of know each other
17:12She probably asked him to do it as a favor
17:14Even to my own ears
17:16That sounded insane
17:17I could still see suspicion written all over their faces
17:20So I quickly changed the subject
17:22Anyway, the show is about to start
17:24We should really check out the clothes
17:26That snapped them back to the crisis at hand
17:28Everyone dove into the rack of clothes my mom had sent
17:32And the second they did
17:33The shock hit all over again
17:35Oh my god, Emma
17:37Your mom's clothes are absolutely stunning
17:38They're not just pretty
17:39These look seriously expensive
17:41What do you mean look expensive?
17:43Look closer
17:43This is X-Ronell
17:45Wait
17:45Is this Veientino?
17:46And this isn't off the rack
17:48Is this actual hot couture?
17:51There were a few girls in the class who knew their brands
17:53And the moment they recognized what they were holding
17:56The gasps started flying
17:58Madison's face went white
18:01That's impossible
18:02Emma's dad is just some crew guy on a film set
18:05There's no way her mom can afford this many expensive clothes
18:08She started frantically digging through the dresses
18:11Clearly hoping to find proof they were knockoff
18:14Oh my god
18:15This dress is unreal
18:16And it looks so familiar
18:19Wait, I've got it
18:20Isn't this the gown?
18:23Celeste Hart wore
18:24On the red carpet two days ago?
18:26Yes!
18:27That Dior haute couture piece
18:29I'm pretty sure it's literally one of a kind
18:33What is it doing here?
18:34Once again, every pair of eyes in the room landed on me
18:38I was about to fall apart on the spot
18:40Mom, I specifically told you to keep it low-key
18:43Why on earth did you send your just-off-the-red-carpet couture gown?
18:47I was in the middle of a full internal meltdown
18:50When Madison's eyes flickered and she spoke up again
18:53Emma
18:54Is it possible that your mom is actually
18:57My heart literally skipped a beat
18:59Is it possible that your mom is actually Celeste Hart's stylist?
19:04I blinked
19:05What?
19:06It has to be
19:07Who else but a stylist for a superstar like Celeste Hart
19:11Would have access to this many couture gowns?
19:13And somehow, the rest of the class immediately ran with it
19:17That actually makes so much sense
19:18Emma's dad already works in film and TV
19:21So it wouldn't be weird if her mom was in the industry too
19:25No wonder her mom knows Noah Cole
19:27She's probably styled the industry before
19:29Oh my god, we hit the jackpot!
19:31These are actual clothes worn by actual celebrities
19:36I didn't say a single word
19:38They had built the entire logical chain all by themselves
19:41I couldn't help but turn to look at Madison again
19:44Flooded with gratitude for the second time that day
19:47Madison caught my gaze and her skin cooled
19:50Emma, why do you keep looking at me with that weird expression?
19:54Nothing
19:55I spoke with complete sincerity
19:57I just suddenly realized you look especially beautiful
19:59And especially smart today
20:01And I meant it
20:02If it weren't for Madison's truly galaxy brain leaps of logic
20:06I would have had absolutely no way to keep my mom and brother's real identities buried any longer
20:12After they finished convincing themselves
20:14No one questioned my family situation again
20:16Everyone excitedly grabbed the clothes my mom had sent
20:20And ran off to prep for the spring showcase
20:22After a long, exhausting day
20:24I dragged myself home feeling like I could collapse
20:28The moment I walked through the door, my brother was the first one to bolt over
20:32Sis, I didn't mess things up too badly for you today, did I?
20:37I smacked him on the head
20:38You have the nerve to ask
20:40Why were you the one delivering the clothes?
20:43And the second you got out of the car, you called me sis
20:47Then you ran off faster than anyone
20:49Uh, I ran because your classmates are terrifying
20:53Clutching his head with a wounded expression
20:55And the clothes thing, mom asked me to do it
20:57I turned toward the couch where the global pop icon who face masks 24 hours a day was sitting
21:04My assistant and the driver both had things come up today
21:07That's why I sent Noah
21:09By the way, did your classmates figure out who I am?
21:14No, they think you're a celebrity stylist
21:16Oh, I see
21:18Mom, you really don't need to look that disappointed
21:21After the spring showcase, my status at school completely blew up
21:26Sure, I had still managed to keep my mom and brother's true identities under wraps
21:30But the fan account admin Noah Cole calls sis combined with the daughter of Celeste Hart's stylist
21:37Was more than enough to send every girl in school into a frenzy
21:41Everywhere I went, someone was trying to talk to me
21:44It was driving me insane
21:46And I swear to God, all I ever wanted was to be a top student in peace
21:51It also made me more certain of one thing
21:53Before I got into my dream university
21:56I absolutely could not let anyone find out who the three celebrities in my family really were
22:02But just as I made that resolution, trouble came knocking
22:05Ms. Parker called me to her office and said my dad needed to come to school
22:09My face changed instantly
22:11Why?
22:12Obviously because of your college applications and graduation exam arrangements
22:17Your grades have always been consistent
22:20But by protocol, a parent still needs to come in
22:24For a pre-graduation consultation
22:29She looked at me, her tone earnest
22:31And honestly, your parents have barely shown up at this school for years
22:35Home visits have never worked out either
22:37I'm genuinely concerned
22:38So I've decided to at least have your father come in
22:42Don't worry, I've already reached him
22:44He said he'd make time
22:45Hearing that didn't make me feel better
22:47It made me panic more
22:49Because my parents both use stage names in the industry
22:52The names registered in the school records
22:54Have never been the two famous names the public knows
22:57That's exactly why Ms. Parker
22:59Even though she had their contact info
23:02Had never once suspected who they were
23:04But if my dad actually showed up at school in person
23:07There was no way it would stay hidden
23:09I tried to say something else
23:11But Ms. Parker was clearly done negotiating
23:13She shooed me straight back to class
23:16The second I got to my seat
23:17I messaged my dad
23:19Dad, did my teacher call you to come to school?
23:21He replied almost instantly
23:23Relax, sweetheart
23:24I know what you're worried about
23:26Everything's going to be fine
23:27Seeing that message
23:29I finally let out a small breath of relief
23:31If he said that
23:32Then he'd probably come up with some excuse to get out of it
23:35I put my phone down
23:37And went back to my practice problems
23:39But not long after
23:40Our class president burst through the door
23:42Face full of panic
23:44Emma?
23:45Your dad's here
23:48My pen dropped onto the desk
23:50My dad's here?
23:51Yeah
23:52The class president's expression was impossible to read
23:55He's in Ms. Parker's office
23:57Right now
23:58Everything went dark
23:59What the hell?
24:01My dad told me not to worry
24:03Why did he still show up?
24:05I practically stumbled into the office
24:07And then I saw the man standing beside Ms. Parker's desk
24:11I froze solid
24:13The man was wearing sunglasses and a face mask
24:16That wasn't all
24:17In the middle of a heat wave
24:19He had a thick scarf wrapped around his neck
24:22And a baseball cap pulled low
24:24His entire face was covered so tightly
24:27That even though I share his blood
24:29And have lived with him my whole life
24:31It took me several seconds of staring to confirm
24:34Yes, that was him
24:36That was my dad
24:38Adrian Cole
24:39Hollywood legend
24:40And suddenly I understood why the class president had looked so horrified
24:45When she told me
24:46Your dad's here
24:47She hadn't recognized who he was
24:50She was terrified because a man dressed like a deranged stalker
24:54Had just wandered into the school
24:56Forget the class president
24:57Ms. Parker's expression was already looking a little off too
25:01But my dad?
25:03His psychological fortitude was genuinely staggering
25:06Wearing that entire ridiculous getup
25:09He sat there perfectly composed
25:11Listening intently
25:12While Ms. Parker analyzed my academic performance
25:16Mr. Hart, you don't need to worry too much
25:18Emma is one of the most consistent and outstanding students in her grade
25:21She's maintained the top ranking
25:23Academically, there are no major issues
25:25For a student like Emma
25:26What we're really focused on now
25:28Is her emotional state
25:29And her ability to stay steady under pressure
25:33As Ms. Parker went through her praises one by one
25:37Even though my dad's face was buried under a mask, sunglasses, and a scarf
25:42Until only a sliver was visible
25:44I could feel the pure, smug satisfaction radiating off him
25:49All these years
25:50He was finally hearing a teacher praise his daughter in person
25:54When it was over, my dad left thoroughly satisfied
25:57After seeing him off, Ms. Parker looked at me like she wanted to say something
26:02But couldn't quite find the words
26:04In the end, she just sighed and patted my shoulder
26:07Emma, I think I finally understand why you've never wanted your father to come to school
26:12But don't worry, I'm sure he still loves you
26:14I stared at her
26:15Great, my dad has officially been labeled a weirdo
26:19Unfortunately, my dad was completely oblivious to this
26:23When I got home that evening, he looked at me with a smug grin
26:27So, sweetheart
26:29Your dad's disguise was pretty successful today, wasn't it?
26:33Nobody recognized me at all, right?
26:35I was silent for a few seconds before I finally spoke, exhausted
26:39Dad, you didn't have to do all that
26:43You could have just told the teacher you were busy
26:45I meant that sincerely
26:47But to my surprise, my dad's eyes suddenly went red
26:50But
26:51His voice caught
26:52But I really wanted to hear about my daughter's life at school
26:56Just like any ordinary father would
26:57I couldn't say anything
26:59Looking at him like that
27:00Even though a part of me knew at least half of it was pure performance
27:04I still softened
27:05Forget it
27:06Maybe after graduation exams are over
27:08I'll finally give him his official title
27:13Graduation exam week arrived fast
27:15My parents and my brother all wanted to come with me
27:18But this time, I said no again
27:19This time, it's not just about me
27:21I said seriously
27:22This time, it's not just about me
27:23It's about all the test takers
27:25Dad, mom, Noah
27:27You guys are way too famous
27:28If you cause a commotion and it messes me up, fine
27:31But what about the other students?
27:33My dad tried to push back
27:34Then what if we wear disguises again?
27:36Like last time I met your teacher?
27:37I shook my head without hesitation
27:39What if someone recognizes you?
27:40To be safe, you shouldn't come
27:42I had a point
27:42My parents and my brother all reluctantly agreed
27:45I went to the exam site alone
27:47That's when I realized
27:48Aside from me, almost every other student had brought their entire family
27:52Take Madison for example
27:53Her entourage was absurd
27:55Aunts from both sides
27:57Uncles, grandmothers
27:58They were all there
27:59Are you ever so over?
27:59Holding bouquets and bags
28:00This is Arnold!
28:01Making sure everyone knew exactly how many people she had ever had
28:04But no matter how many people showed up
28:06In the end, the one walking into that exam room was still just you
28:10When the last test was finally over
28:12The school arranged buses to take us back to campus
28:14The parents would meet us there
28:16Pick up their kids
28:16Pack up dorm rooms
28:18Take graduation photos
28:19And then summer break officially started
28:21I had barely gotten on the bus
28:22When I heard Madison's sarcastic lines
28:24Some people really are so pitiful
28:27It's bad enough no one shows up for parent-teacher conferences
28:30But no one even came for graduation exams?
28:36She'd obviously noticed I was alone the whole time
28:39She just hadn't had time to mess with me while exams were going on
28:42Now that they were finally over
28:44Making me her entertainment was clearly her top priority
28:48I was going to ignore her
28:50But she just kept going
28:52Each word uglier than the last
28:54So what if your mom is a celebrity stylist
28:57And your dad works on a film set?
28:59They still don't care about you
29:01Or wait, Emma
29:03Are you actually your parents' illegitimate love child?
29:07The dirty secret they can't ever show lotting their faces for?
29:12When I heard that, my head snapped up
29:14I fixed her with a cold stare
29:16Madison, say that again
29:19She flinched
29:20I saw it
29:21My look clearly shook her
29:22But there were too many people on the bus
29:25And someone as obsessed with saving face as Madison
29:28There was no way she'd back down
29:30I said you're a bastard
29:32Otherwise, why would your parents never dare to show up?
29:36Slap
29:37Before she could finish, I was already on my feet
29:40My palm cracked across her face
29:42Emma!
29:43How dare you hit me?
29:45How dare you?
29:47You ran your mouth?
29:48Don't expect me to be polite
29:52Tears of rage welled up in Madison's eyes
29:54I was just telling the truth
29:56Fine, then explain it
29:57Why have your parents never dared to show their faces?
30:00I looked at her, expressionless
30:02All these years, I kept my parents and my brother's identities a secret
30:06Because I wanted to finish school in peace
30:08Handle my applications
30:09Get through my exams
30:11But now exams were over
30:13And I suddenly felt like there was no point in hiding anymore
30:16Honestly, after hiding for so many years, I was tired
30:20With that thought, I suddenly smiled at Madison
30:23Madison, haven't you always wanted to meet my parents?
30:26Fine, I'll grant your wish
30:28I pulled out my phone and dialed home
30:31Dad
30:31Mom
30:32I'm done with exams
30:33There's a parent meet and greet thing at school
30:36Are you free to come by?
30:37Right now?
30:38After I hung up, I couldn't be bothered to look at Madison's face anymore
30:42I sat back down and went back to checking my answers
30:45But the other students couldn't contain themselves anymore
30:48Emma, if your mom's coming, can you ask her to get me...
30:52Celeste Hart's autograph?
30:53My mom is obsessed with her
30:55And your dad, he works in the film industry, right?
30:57Could he get me Adrian Cole's autograph?
30:59He might have worked with him before or something
31:01I almost laughed, but I nodded anyway
31:04Yeah, no problem
31:05Madison, meanwhile, still couldn't help herself
31:08So what if they are just two behind-the-scenes staffers?
31:11What's there to be so proud of?
31:13She sniffed
31:14When I make it in the industry, maybe your parents will end up working for me
31:22Director Martin's fifth female lead role had gone to Madison in the end
31:26So lately, she'd been carrying herself like a star in the making
31:29Her ego practically floating into the stratosphere
31:32I ignored her
31:33She'd find out soon enough exactly how ridiculous her words were
31:37The bus pulled up to the school gates
31:39But for some reason, we got stuck
31:42The whole class pressed their faces to the windows, craning their necks
31:46What's going on?
31:47Why are there so many people crowded at the school entrance?
31:49I looked up too
31:50Had my parents already arrived?
31:53But when I actually saw the crowd, I paused
31:56Why were they all teenage girls?
31:58If my parents had come, I'd have expected the crowd to be mostly middle-aged men and women
32:03That's their core demographic
32:05I was still frowning in confusion when a wave of screams erupted outside
32:10Noah Cole!
32:11It's really Noah Cole!
32:13Oh my god, he's even better looking in person than in his videos!
32:17I went completely still
32:18What was going on?
32:20Why was my brother here too?
32:22Before I could even process it
32:24Noah, standing in the center of the crowd of the head
32:27Spotted me with his sharp eyes
32:29He immediately flashed that signature grin
32:31Sis!
32:32He shouted at the fans around him
32:35Excuse me?
32:36I need to find my sister
32:37The fans around him were clearly stunned silent by that word, sister
32:41Dazed, they instinctively parted to make way
32:44My brother ran straight up to me and shoved a massive bouquet into my arms
32:49Congrats on finishing your exam, sis
32:53Why are you here too?
32:54I had only called our parents
32:56You think I'd miss a scene like this?
32:58I was about to speak, but Madison beat me to it
33:01Emma, you really are something
33:03A fan account admin, and on exam day your idol personally delivers you flowers?
33:08If someone didn't know any better, they'd think there was something inappropriate going on between you two
33:12The second those words left her mouth, the expressions on the faces of my brother's fans shifted
33:17Instantly, the admiration from before was gone
33:21Now it was pure hostility
33:23Which made sense
33:24Earlier, when they thought I was just a fan account admin, they'd been excited
33:28But seeing Noah personally bring me flowers?
33:32Of course people would start speculating
33:34These days, scandals about idols having secret, shady relationships with their top fans were everywhere
33:40The kind of scandal that could destroy a young idol's career overnight
33:44My expression went cold
33:47I opened my mouth to fire back
33:49But before I could, my brother spoke first
33:52What fan account admin?
33:54Oh, sir?
33:55She's my actual sister
33:59The silence that fell was so complete I could have heard a pin drop
34:03Everyone's eyes went impossibly wide, stunned, speechless
34:07Madison's smirk froze solid on her face
34:10Actual, actual sister?
34:13Who's your actual sister?
34:14My brother looked at her with obvious impatience
34:17Emma, who else would it be? You?
34:19She still refused to give up
34:21She made one last desperate grasp
34:23But, but, your last name is Cole
34:27Hers is Hart
34:28So what?
34:30Noah looked at her like she was an idiot
34:31One took dad's last name, one took mom's
34:34Is that not allowed?
34:35After that, he was clearly done wasting energy on Madison
34:38He grabbed my arm and pulled me towards the school building
34:42Come on, sis
34:43Mom and dad are already waiting for you in your classroom
34:45As I walked with him, I couldn't help worry
34:48Noah, now that you've admitted I'm your sister
34:51Aren't mom and dad about to get exposed too?
34:53My plan today had only been to reveal my parents
34:56As for Noah, I hadn't called him at all
34:58Specifically to avoid exposing his connection to them
35:01But the moment he showed up, he blew his own cover
35:05My brother didn't care at all, he just waved it off
35:08It's fine, I'm plenty famous now
35:10I've already proven everything I need to prove
35:12People find out who my parents are? So what?
35:16We reached the teaching building
35:17Then we got blocked again
35:19Mainly because my brother's popularity is just that massive
35:23And news spreads insanely fast online
35:26The whole walk from the school gate to the teaching building
35:29It took maybe a minute
35:31But in that time, the fact that he'd shown up at my school
35:34And publicly admitted I was his biological sister
35:37Had already spread across the entire campus
35:41The power of an A-list celebrity is no joke
35:46Practically every girl in the school had rushed out
35:48The area below our building was packed solid
35:51Completely blocked off
35:53Everyone was screaming Noah's name
35:55And plenty of people started shouting my name too
35:58Emma, starting today?
36:00You're my sister too!
36:02Yeah, please, let me be your sister-in-law
36:04I stared at them
36:05Watching this scene, I felt nothing but overwhelming gratitude
36:09But I hadn't revealed my brother's identity before graduation exams
36:14Otherwise, there would have been zero chance of me taking my tests in peace
36:18With the crowd way too big to handle
36:20My brother had to call in the bodyguards and assistants who'd been stationed at the school gate
36:26He looked at me, genuinely apologetic
36:29Sis, I'm not coming upstairs with you
36:31If I do, your classroom will probably get crushed
36:33A very reasonable concern
36:35I waited until his bodyguards and assistants had him safely surrounded
36:40Before heading upstairs with my classmates
36:42As we climbed the stairs, my classmates were still in a state of extreme, barely contained hysteria
36:49Emma, you're unbelievable!
36:51You're Noah Cole's actual sister?
36:53And you hid it from us this whole time!
36:55Seriously!
36:56And you lied and said you were just his fan account admin
36:59Sorry, I just wanted to focus on school and peace before
37:03We're not mad!
37:04Just tell us
37:05What are your parents' standards?
37:07Daughter-in-law for a daughter-in-law?
37:08I want to marry your brother
37:09Hearing them bring up my parents made my heart skip nervously
37:13I laughed a dry laugh
37:14If you want to know, just ask them yourself in a minute
37:17Oh right!
37:18Your parents are here today too!
37:21Speaking of which, Noah's been in the industry for years
37:24And never revealed his family
37:25I've always wondered what his parents looked like
37:28With a son that good look, his parents definitely can't be bad
37:31While my classmates were excited, Madison looked sick
37:34She had barely accepted that Noah was my brother
37:37Then seized another chance to attack me
37:39So what if your brother's a celebrity?
37:41Emma, your brother's a star, but your parents aren't
37:44Why have they never come to school all these years?
37:47In the end, they still don't care about you
37:48She clearly meant to fight me to the end
37:51I ignored her and kept walking
37:53But something felt wrong
37:55It was between classes, yet every office was empty
37:58Where were the teachers?
38:00When I reached our floor, I saw why
38:02The hallway outside our classroom was packed with teachers, parents, and students
38:07All craning to look inside
38:09Almost the entire faculty was there
38:11They were buzzing
38:12Oh my god, it's really Celeste Hart
38:14She's even prettier in person
38:16And Adrian Cole?
38:18How is he that handsome in real life?
38:20My classmates froze
38:21What?
38:22Did they say Adrian Cole and Celeste Hart?
38:24Why are they at our school?
38:25And in our classroom?
38:27It no longer looked like a parent meeting, but a fan event
38:30Celeste, can I get an autograph?
38:32Can photo?
38:33Adrian, I've been your fan for 10 years
38:35Can you video call my wife?
38:36Watching these usually serious adults flushed with excitement
38:40I thought middle-aged fans were no less intense
38:43And leading the charge at the very front of the fandom stampede was
38:47Very obviously, Ms. Parker
38:51Ms. Parker, my mom's die-hard fan, was so excited she could barely speak
38:56Celeste, I'm just so happy seeing you is just
38:58She trailed off
38:59My mom smiled gently
39:01Thank you, teacher
39:02Being thanked by her idol nearly made Ms. Parker faint
39:05Then Madison pushed past the teachers and parents and rushed to my dad
39:09Blushing, she said sweetly
39:10Hello, I'm Madison Blake
39:12I'll play Sophie in director Martin Reed's new film
39:15Hello, 18
39:16I heard you'll make a special appearance too
39:17I hope I can learn from you
39:19Since she was entering the entertainment industry
39:21She was clearly trying to flatter my dad
39:23In front of him, she looked nothing like the girl who bullied me everyday
39:27Yeah, I know who you are
39:29You know me?
39:30Did director Martin mention me?
39:32Classmates looked at her enviously
39:34You bully my daughter at school everyday
39:37Of course I know who you are
39:39Your daughter?
39:40Yes
39:41Our daughter
39:43We may not come to school often, but we know what's been happening
39:46I hear you've made a habit of bullying our Emma
39:48Is that right?
39:49Madison turned deathly pale and stared at me
39:52Everyone looked at me too
39:53Even Ms. Parker in shock
39:55Walked to my parents
39:56Linked arms with them
39:58And smiled
39:58Dad
39:59Mom
40:00Thanks for coming
40:01If you hadn't wanted to keep a low profile
40:03And study in peace
40:05Your mom and I would have come years ago
40:06Wait, so Emma's parents aren't just some random film industry workers
40:09They're Adrian Cole and Celeste Hart themselves?
40:12Oh my god, so when director Martin said Emma's dad was his business partner
40:15He was literally talking about Adrian Cole
40:18And her mom isn't a stylist
40:21She's Celeste Hart herself
40:24My god, that family line up is just insane
40:28It's not just the parents
40:29Don't forget, Emma also has an A-list little brother
40:33Right, Noah Cole is Emma's biological brother
40:36And Emma is Adrian Celeste's daughter
40:37So Noah is Adrian Celeste's biological son?
40:40This is insane
40:41I saw someone post this theory online before
40:43And I thought it was total nonsense
40:44It's actually true
40:45Even the teachers and parents at the door
40:47Had completely lost their composure
40:49God, I've been teaching my idol's daughter this entire time
40:53My kid has been going to school with my goddess' child
40:56I need to post this right now
40:57Amid all the screaming and chaos
40:59Only one person's face was whiter than paper
41:01Madison
41:02She stood frozen in place
41:04Her shoulders trembling like she might collapse at any second
41:07Madison
41:08Haven't you always wanted to meet my parents?
41:11Well, you've met them now
41:12Satisfied?
41:13Madison jolted, snapping back to reality
41:16She stared at me, barely suppressing the jealousy and resentment burning in her eyes
41:21But the next second, she forced a smile onto her face
41:24Emma, everything I said before, I was just joking around
41:28Look, I'm about to work with your dad on a film, right?
41:31All that little stuff from before?
41:34Let's just forget about it, okay?
41:38I almost laughed out loud
41:40Working with my dad on a film
41:41She landed a fifth female lead
41:43And my dad was just doing a brief cameo
41:46She really knew how to make herself sound important
41:48I was still trying to think of how to respond without sounding petty
41:52When my dad spoke first
41:53You're mistaken
41:54He looked at Madison, face completely blank
41:57I had dinner with Martin last night
41:59I happened to mention how you've been bullying Emma at school
42:01He's already decided to replace you
42:03I looked at my dad
42:04And a wave of pure satisfaction washed over me
42:07I'd almost forgotten
42:08My dad is actually even more vindictive than I am
42:12Everyone in the class knew how much that role meant to her
42:14The moment she heard the word replace
42:16Her voice started shaking to her
42:18No, no, Mr. Adrian
42:19There's been a misunderstanding
42:21Replace her voice
42:22Before she could finish
42:23My mom cut in, calm and even
42:25It's not just that film
42:26I've already made some calls as well
42:28No one in this industry will want to work with you going forward
42:30Her tone was perfectly level
42:32You couldn't even detect real anger in it
42:35I'm actually doing this for your own good
42:36With a personality like yours
42:38If you really entered this industry
42:40You'd eventually get yourself into serious trouble
42:41Better to give up now
42:43I almost burst out laughing right there
42:47When it came to the art of speech
42:48No one did it like my mom
42:50Maximum devastation
42:52Delivered like an act of charity
42:53After dropping those words
42:55My parents completely ignored the now bloodless Madison
42:58They turned away and were immediately surrounded by a crowd of parents
43:01How on earth did you raise a daughter this outstanding and this academically brilliant?
43:04Ah, this topic
43:06My parents had probably been holding this one in for years
43:09Today they finally got their chance to show off properly
43:11By the time they'd answered all that the sun was nearly setting
43:14I headed downstairs with my parents to find my brother
43:17Who had also spent the entire day signing autographs and taking photos
43:21All three of them were completely exhausted
43:23But I could tell every single one of them was deeply, genuinely happy
43:27I was happy too
43:28Alright, let's go home
43:30The setting sun stretched the four of our shadows long across the ground
43:34I looked down at those four silhouettes
43:35And only one thought filled my heart
43:37I am, probably, the luckiest person in the world
43:41And only one thought it was perfectly full
43:42By the door
43:43Amplish Tout
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