Ryan swept Emma into a triumphant hug, spinning her around:
"A million followers thanks to our fake romance - best investment ever!"
Emma laughed, feeling his warm breath on her neck:
"This is insane. What's the next move to keep this momentum?"
Sophie interrupted, phone in hand:
"Already handled that - Ryan's team scheduled a live cooking demo with YOU both tomorrow!"
Ryan grinned mischievously:
"And I've added a twist - if our dish impresses viewers, we share a kiss… live on air."
Emma's heart skipped a beat.
Was this still part of the fake romance or was Ryan hinting at real feelings?
The next day, cameras surrounded them in a bustling kitchen set.
Ryan whispered as they cracked eggs into a bowl:
"Ready to make this fake kiss potentially real?"
Emma's cheeks flushed as she met his gaze.
Just then, the host announced:
"And our live demo starts NOW - Ryan and Emma, create your signature dish in 10 minutes!"