CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FOUR – PRANK RETALIATION

The next morning, she made a point of pulling one of the head producers aside before filming commenced. Jeremy looked understandably concerned as Jasmine laid out in frank detail the extent of Larry's unhinged behavior over the past few days. How the awkward flirting had morphed into something more akin to frightening obsession, culminating in his bizarre tantrum amidst the cooking challenge chaos. "I think we need to have him removed from the premises, for my safety and that of the others," she concluded firmly, locking eyes with the producer. "His erratic conduct made me feel threatened and on-edge in a way that went far beyond typical reality tv antics." Jeremy nodded slowly, jaw set in a hard line. "You're absolutely right, that sort of conduct is never acceptable. Regardless of whether Larry intended to actually hurt anyone, making you or any of our crew feel unsafe is an immediate line in the sand." He jotted a few notes on the pad he'd produced, avoiding her gaze for a mome