A Second Life, A New Power novel Chapter 329

"Has the director lost his mind?"

"Did he say that by accident? He probably meant to say 'no,' right?"

"Mr. Jameson, are you serious right now?" Herne asked, skeptical.

"Are you messing with us?" Caitlin gave him a doubtful look.

"You said it, Mr. Jameson. No take-backs," Thomas chimed in quickly.

"I like it—more people, more fun." Ollie shrugged.

"I heard if you stick with Ms. Moone, you'll never go hungry. I guess I can chill now," Vivian said, laughing.

"I came here dreaming of hearing Ms. Moone sing, and now... my wish is granted," Cody added with a grin.

Harold and Ana were the only ones on Herne's team who hadn't said anything. Demi's team didn't really care either way.

"Funny. Herne's team is acting like it's New Year's Eve."

"Let's be real—Demi has this natural magnetism. People just like being around her."

"She's the kind of person people just trust—like, no matter what's going on."

"Okay, don't get too excited yet. I'm not finished," Richard said with a playful grin.

Herne's group immediately tensed up at that.

"No take-backs!" they all warned, glaring at him.

"What I meant was—you can move around together, but your supplies can't be shared. If you really need something from another team, you'll have to trade something of your own. And—heads up—you only get one chance to make a trade.

"So make it count. Also, flags are not tradeable."

"That's fine. At least we can still hang out. We can play truth or dare at night," Herne said casually.

Everyone looked pretty excited at that—except for Ana.

She still hadn't gotten over last season, when she got forced into swearing an oath during the game and then got struck by lightning. She was not trying to relive that trauma.

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Once all the rules were explained, the crew split them into two boats and sent them off to the island.