Chapter 463: Perfect Lover
Claire Sinclair hadn’t expected him to bring so many people, and she felt a little guilty. She made a mental note to sincerely apologize to the director’s team after he left.
With the third round of assessments underway, Claire Sinclair had to return to the observation room to continue monitoring the contestants’ every move.
The observation room was private, and the other three celebrity mentors weren’t authorized to enter. But Adrian Quincy walked right in as if he belonged there.
The assessment had already begun. The third round’s Professional Ethics Assessment was simple: the production team asked the contestants to give an objective evaluation of the four mentors.
Most contestants heaped praise on the three celebrity mentors. But when it came to evaluating Claire Sinclair, some candidly admitted they didn’t see what purpose she served, while others questioned her professional expertise. A few offered some empty compliments, and others felt her scoring was arbitrary and unfair... the list went on.
Only a few contestants analyzed the significance of Claire Sinclair’s role as an ethics mentor from an objective standpoint. They boldly pointed out that many current entertainers have talent but lack integrity, arguing that the industry needed a figure of accountability like her. They also mentioned that her presence would encourage them to strengthen their own self-discipline.
There were no absolute grading criteria for this assessment. As long as a contestant recognized the importance of professional ethics, they would generally receive an A. Otherwise, they would receive an F.
In other words, the results for this assessment were either Outstanding or Failing, with no grades in between. The outcome of this Professional Ethics Assessment would heavily influence the contestants’ final vote counts.
Although Claire Sinclair hadn’t told Adrian Quincy the details of the assessment, he understood instantly from the monitor footage. "Some people still haven’t realized the importance of professional ethics," he said, hitting the nail on the head. "They just blindly chase fame and fortune. People like that get big heads as soon as they become famous. Forget giving back to society—they probably aren’t even grateful to their own parents. They’re not qualified to be idols."
Claire Sinclair turned to him with a smile. "I have to get the director to air that line. You know me so well."
A slight smile touched Adrian Quincy’s lips. "I don’t want to see this world I protect tainted by such people. Claire, thank you for helping me keep the skies clear."
Claire Sinclair’s face flushed, and she shyly looked away. "I’m not really used to you thanking me."
"Don’t let it bother you. Just keep being yourself," Adrian Quincy said with a gentle smile.
Claire Sinclair nodded and turned her gaze back to the monitors to continue her assessment.
With nearly half of the original 99 contestants eliminated, Claire Sinclair’s workload was much lighter. It only took her a little over three hours to watch all the interview videos.
After the Professional Ethics Assessment concluded, the talent portion began. As per the schedule, Claire Sinclair had to return to the judges’ panel to watch the third round of talent performances alongside the other three celebrity mentors.
When Claire Sinclair and Adrian Quincy walked into the studio side by side, not only were the 50 remaining contestants stunned, but even the three celebrity mentors looked on in utter disbelief.
"Young Master Quincy is here! He’s my idol!"
"Ah, my parents love Young Master Quincy, and my little sister is a die-hard fan!"
"My dad too! He watches the news every day just to keep up with what Young Master Quincy is doing!"
"Seeing them like this, I suddenly think Professor Sinclair and Young Master Quincy look so good together."
"I agree. He looks like a giant next to Professor Sinclair! The whole vibe is just incredible. He’s my ideal man!"
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The contestants were discussing animatedly. Meanwhile, Cecily Taylor’s eyes were glued to Adrian Quincy, unable to look away.