Genius Manager: I Can Make All Girls Talented!-Chapter 152 - - New Contestant

The mood in the villa had changed.

After Darius returned from his disastrous date with Sienna and reaffirmed his loyalty to the girls, there was a strange stillness in the air. Not tension, exactly—but the calm after a collective exhale. As if everyone had silently agreed: We're in this together. For now.

Yuna had slept in his arms again. Alicia curled up on the other side. Emma and Avery, never far, had each taken turns slipping into his space, touching him, laying claim with whispered jokes and soft looks. It wasn't just affection—it was territorial.

And for the first time, Darius had let it all happen.

He belonged to them, and they to him.

But outside the villa walls, the story was far from over.

—

Production HQ – Next Morning

Lauren sat with her laptop open, eyes scanning the live chat exploding beneath last night's episode.

"Darius and the girls are boring now.""Yuna's turning into a queen bee. Ugh.""We need chaos! Bring back the drama!!""Where's the challenge? He already won!"

She narrowed her eyes and typed a quick message to the casting team.

Insert the wildcard. Today.

Five minutes later, a message pinged on Harry's phone.

His smile spread slowly. "Oh yeah. This'll be fun."

—

Villa – Morning Routine

Darius stood in the kitchen shirtless, flipping pancakes. Alicia leaned against the counter sipping orange juice, while Emma attempted to wear one of his shirts again—despite Yuna claiming it earlier.

"You're not even trying to hide the fact that you want to wear all his clothes," Yuna teased.

Emma shrugged. "If the shirt fits…"

Avery walked in with wet hair, towel slung over her shoulders. "He only has so many, you know."

"Then he should stop looking so good in them," Alicia said with a smirk.

Darius shook his head. "Should I just go shirtless permanently and save the drama?"

"You'd cause more," Yuna said flatly.

Everyone laughed.

For a brief moment, there was peace.

And then the chime rang again.

Announcement Alert.

The TV flicked on with the familiar jingle.

Harry appeared, practically vibrating with excitement.

"Hellooo again, lovebirds! We hope you've all been cozy and cuddly—but it's time to shake things up! Introducing... a NEW arrival to Love Island!"

The girls sat upright instantly.

"Meet... Nova."

The screen cut to a slow-motion shot of a woman stepping out of a helicopter. Long platinum blonde hair. Golden tan. Icy blue eyes. Athletic build. Killer walk. Her dress clung to her curves like paint.

Nova looked like she was carved in a lab to be Darius's perfect type—and the girls knew it.

Emma's glass clinked hard against the table.

Yuna folded her arms. "No way."

Harry's voice continued over the footage.

"She's confident, competitive, and ready to turn heads. And she's got one goal—win the heart of Darius Vale."

The TV went black.

Silence.

Then Avery stood. "This is a producer plant."

"They're trying to split us," Alicia muttered.

"She won't last a day," Yuna said coldly.

Darius finally spoke. "You're all getting worked up before she even steps through the door."

"Because we know what she is," Emma snapped. "She's not just a contestant. She's a threat."

—

An Hour Later – Villa Entrance

The door opened slowly.

Nova stepped inside with a confident, camera-ready smile.

Her gaze scanned the room quickly—and landed squarely on Darius.

"Hi," she said, voice sweet and melodic. "I'm Nova."

He stood, offering a handshake. "Darius."

She took his hand and held it a little too long.

"I know."

The girls watched from the couches like wolves watching a stranger enter their den.

"I've seen you all over the headlines," Nova said, stepping closer. "You're even better looking in person."

Darius gave her a polite smile. "Thanks."

She turned to the others. "And you must be the... entourage."

Emma's expression flattened. "Try harem. We use the proper word around here."

Nova's smile widened, but it didn't reach her eyes. "Oh, I don't mind sharing. For now."

Alicia stood up. "Let's get something straight. We're not here to play games."

"Oh, I'm not playing," Nova replied, glancing at Darius. "I'm here to win."

The girls moved instantly, swarming Darius in subtle formation.

Emma took his arm. Yuna stepped beside him, linking pinkies with him like a casual claim. Alicia leaned in, whispering something only he could hear. Avery stood behind him, her hand lightly resting on his shoulder.

Nova tilted her head. "Wow. You all really are attached."

"We're protective," Yuna corrected. "There's a difference."

"Then I'll just have to be worth the fight."

—

Later That Day – Poolside

Nova wasted no time.

She was everywhere Darius went. She laughed a little louder at his jokes. Brushed against him "accidentally." Sat a bit too close whenever the others left the room.

The girls watched everything. Measured. Calculated.

"She's doing the whole seduction routine," Alicia muttered.

"And badly," Avery replied. "He hates the fake stuff."

But the producers were loving it.

—

Behind the Scenes – Control Room

"She's already trending," one intern said.

#NovaStorm#DariusTempted#BlondeBombshell

"She's baiting the harem," Lauren said. "Exactly as planned. Let's push her confessionals next episode."

—

Evening – Firepit

The sun dipped low, casting orange and red across the sky.

Nova sat beside Darius, laughing as she dipped her toes into the hot tub.

"I don't know how they survive without touching you constantly," she whispered. "If you were mine, I'd never let go."

He chuckled lightly. "That's the thing. I'm not anyone's. Not completely."

"Not yet," she said.

From across the patio, Emma watched with narrowed eyes.

"I'm going to kill her."

"Not yet," Yuna said, holding her back. "Let her show her hand."

"She already did," Alicia said. "Now it's our turn."

—

Nightfall – Shared Bedroom

Nova had been assigned a new bed—next to Darius's.

The producers were subtle, but the message wasn't.

Yuna, Alicia, Emma, and Avery stood together that night in the hallway, arms folded.

"This can't stand," Avery said.

"Then we make her leave," Emma replied.

Yuna looked toward the door. "She wants to divide us. So don't let her."

Alicia nodded. "Agreed. If we act like one, she'll never crack the harem."

They entered the room as one.

Nova was already in bed, brushing her hair.

"Don't get too comfortable," Yuna said, climbing into Darius's bed first and patting the spot beside her.

Alicia joined.

Then Emma.

Then Avery.

The four of them crowded the bed until Darius was in the center, surrounded by arms, legs, and bodies pressed against him like armor.

Nova stared at them, baffled.

"You're going to sleep like that?" she asked.

Darius smiled. "Looks like it."

Yuna kissed his cheek. "Sweet dreams."

And the cameras rolled as Nova lay in her perfectly empty bed, watching the man she came to seduce sleep surrounded by four women who would burn the world for him.