14 parts Complete The roar of the crowd boomed from the speakers as the live studio audience went wild. Streamers rained down in dazzling colors, and the enormous screen at the center of the stage flashed with the words: "LOVE ROULETTE" in bold, shimmering letters.
Sitting in the middle of the commotion was Claire Bennet, an unassuming 22-year-old with a penchant for hoodies and messy buns. She sat frozen on a plush velvet chair, her hazel eyes wide and her mouth slightly agape.
"This must be a mistake," Claire whispered to herself, tugging nervously at her sweater sleeves. A week ago, she was just an average barista, blending lattes and dodging awkward small talk. And now? She was *voted by a nationwide poll* onto the season premiere of the hottest dating show in the country.