The Heiress' Savage Comeback

Chapter 499 A Secret Live Broadcast

Elaine couldn't help but snort as she carried her backpack and led the way into the little-known forest. She didn't care at all. The rest of the group quickly followed suit. After a while of walking, Elaine noticed that someone had cleared some of the overgrown weeds ahead of time. Looks like the crew decided to make it easier for me, she thought. Suddenly, she spotted a rabbit leisurely hopping away not far ahead. Without hesitation, she bolted after it. However, the rabbit sensed the danger and ran for its life, picking up the pace. In the blink of an eye, it had leaped more than ten meters away. Elaine bent over and picked up a stone from the ground. With a flick of her finger, she launched the stone, hitting the rabbit precisely on the skull. The poor creature dropped dead instantly. “Goodness gracious! Are you some kind of legendary hunter?” the cameraman exclaimed in astonishment. Elaine raised an eyebrow. “Just lucky, I guess.” Since she only needed to satisfy her hunger, one rabbit was more than enough. Elaine walked over, picked up the dead rabbit, and continued on her way. Eventually, she arrived at the riverbank. Taking out her pocketknife from her backpack, she began to prepare the rabbit. Coincidentally, Miranda passed by and let out an involuntary shriek at the grisly scene before her. “Ah! You're even more cruel than I thought, Elaine! You must enjoy killing small animals to be so skilled at it.” Splat! Elaine flung the rabbit's guts at Miranda. “Get lost!” “Ah!” Miranda screamed in horror, almost collapsing from anger. How dare she throw this disgusting filth at me! “You've gone too far, Elaine!” Miranda stomped her feet, her eyes welling up with tears. All she could do at that point was run off to change, crying all the way. Comments from viewers flooded in: What the f*ck? Elaine is too wicked. I never expected her to throw organs at Miranda. That's abhorrent!Miranda has a good temper. If someone threw animal insides at me, I'd make sure to break their limb! Am I the only one who thinks Miranda is just asking for trouble? Elaine has been targeting her from the beginning, yet she keeps approaching Elaine willingly. She practically brought this upon herself. Miranda was problematic too. Her words only made everyone think that Elaine enjoys killing animals. She got what she deserved! What did Miranda do wrong? Elaine looked like she had plenty of experience killing that rabbit. She must have done it many times before! Elaine has been vicious and hostile to everyone around her. I'm convinced she enjoys slaughtering animals! Why are we waiting? Let's call her out! A heartless woman like her should be kicked out of show business! Within seconds, Elaine finished cleaning the rabbit and skinned it. She then gathered some dry branches from the forest and built a campfire. After charring the branches, she used them to grill the meat. If she had grilled the meat directly over the flames, it would have been charred and smelled of smoke, making it inedible. Just as she finished grilling, the rest of the crew returned. The three of them looked miserable and had failed in their hunt. Janice, for instance, only had a handful of wild greens. Whether they were safe to eat was uncertain. “Something smells amazing...” Janice couldn't help but take a deep breath as a tantalizing aroma filled the air.Seeing Elaine already barbecuing, Janice was shocked. “You actually found something to eat, Elaine? What do you have there? Did you do it all by yourself? How did you do it so quickly?” Xavier scoffed dismissively. “She probably just stumbled upon a half-dead animal by dumb luck.” Janice rubbed her neck, thinking that Xavier might be right. “We couldn't catch anything tonight, so what are we going to have for dinner? I'm not even sure if these wild plants I found are safe to eat...” Janice said helplessly. Meanwhile, Jett couldn't stop himself from salivating at the tempting fragrance. Looking up at the darkening sky, he suggested, “We should try again before it gets completely dark.” With that, the trio ventured back into the forest. They could have easily found the poultry released by the production team, but they had stumbled upon a dozen chickens within ten minutes of entering the forest. Some of the chickens had even had their legs deliberately broken, making escape impossible. However, the three of them still couldn't catch any of the chickens. Half an hour later, night fell, and visibility in the forest decreased. Once again, the trio returned empty-handed. By that time, Elaine had finished grilling the rabbit meat and was already enjoying her meal.The meat was cooked to perfection, with a crispy, brown exterior and tender interior. The trio stared at Elaine, their mouths watering uncontrollably. Their stomachs growled in protest. More comments from netizens poured in: I never expected Elaine to be such a skilled cook. Look at what she's done with that rabbit meat—crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Just looking at it makes my mouth water. I have to admit, she did an amazing job. That grilled rabbit meat looks more appetizing than anything those so-called food bloggers make. Watching her eat made me hungry, so I ended up ordering takeout. "That's it! I've made up my mind to have rabbit meat for dinner as well!" Janice exclaimed. She turned to James and asked, "What are you guys having for dinner, Mr. Grisham?" Janice wanted to be cheeky and ask for a share of what James and the rest of the crew would be having later. James smiled and took out a fist-sized red fruit from his pocket. He said, "We've also sent someone to get food, and we found a fruit tree with limited fruits. It's not enough for us, let alone to share with all of you. You'll have to figure something out yourself!" Disappointment filled Janice. Shortly after, James and the staff enjoyed some odd-looking fruits.However, less than ten minutes later, those who had eaten the red fruits suddenly convulsed and fell to the ground, spewing fresh blood from their mouths. "This is bad! The fruits are poisonous!" About five or six crew members who hadn't eaten the poisonous fruits rushed to check on the condition of those who had fallen. Sadly, they were not medically trained and didn't know what to do. After spewing blood for a minute or two, all of the victims blacked out and lay motionless on the ground. Someone checked their breathing and shouted, "I don't think they're breathing... Quick! Rush them to the doctor!" The crew members who hadn't eaten the poisonous fruits carried the unconscious victims and boarded the cruise ship. The cruise ship quickly departed from the forest. All the guests were left shocked and confused. The whole incident had only lasted a few minutes, and the production team had hurriedly left, leaving behind the celebrities who were inexperienced in the wilderness. "Hey, Mr. Grisham! Come back and take us with you! What will happen to us if you leave us here like this?" Janice shouted towards the cruise ship as she ran towards the riverbank. Unfortunately, the cruise ship was chaotic and no one paid attention to her.The ones left behind watched as the cruise ship sailed away. Janice was on the verge of tears. "We've been abandoned here! What should we do now?" Jett, one of the older members present, remained calm and reassured them. "Don't panic. They were probably flustered by the collapse of their own team members, so it's understandable that they forgot about us for now. Once they calm down, they will remember us. We just need to be patient and wait for their return." Janice calmed down a little upon hearing Jett's words. Just then, Miranda and Gavin emerged from the forest. Miranda apologized, "Sorry, guys. We couldn't find a suitable place to spend the night. This open space here will have to do. Why don't we make do with sleeping on the ground? Gavin and I collected some hay for all of us to rest on." Then, Miranda noticed something was amiss. "Huh? Where's Mr. Grisham? Where are the cameramen and the others? Why aren't they here? Where did they go?" Miranda suddenly realized that all the members of the production team, except for the guests, were gone. She was bewildered. Janice, on the verge of tears, recounted the incident. "Just now, Mr. Grisham and most of the production team ate some poisonous wild fruits and passed out. Those who didn't eat the fruits rushed them onto the cruise ship for medical attention. Look at the bloodstains on the ground. That's their blood; it's still warm." Miranda looked at the bloodstains that covered the ground, resembling a crime scene. She was frightened by the sight. Xavier explained, "Before they left, someone checked for signs of breathing among the collapsed crew members and reported that they had stopped breathing. Given the chaos and Mr. Grisham's collapse, it was necessary to stop filming. We'll have to wait for the crew to contact the sponsors and send a new production team." As Miranda realized that the cameras were no longer on her, her gentle demeanor disappeared and she became resentful. When she disembarked from the cruise ship, she felt a strong aversion to the place. Especially when she entered the forest, her legs would hurt and itch from brushing against weeds. Insects would swarm and sting her. Her patience was wearing thin. However, she had to remain composed and put on a tough and innocent image for the camera. "Come to think of it, when did the cameramen who were following Gavin and me leave? Maybe we were too tired to hear what was happening. They probably ran out after hearing the commotion," Miranda thought to herself. Suddenly, Miranda smelled a delicious aroma. She looked up and saw Elaine enjoying a meal. Her own stomach growled, and her mouth watered involuntarily.She had always watched her diet and often skipped dinner to lose weight. But that night, her cravings awakened. Perhaps it was exhaustion or the enticing smell of the grilled rabbit meat in Elaine's hands. Miranda forced herself to look away and asked Janice and the group, "Where's our food?" Janice held up some wild vegetation. "This is all we found..." Miranda grimaced at the revelation. "Gavin and I worked hard to find a place to sleep, and you three only managed to find a handful of wild vegetables? Even pigs wouldn't eat that! We saw plenty of limping chickens while searching for hay. It's disappointing that you couldn't catch any. You're all useless!" That reprimand angered Janice. "We worked tirelessly, but those chickens and rabbits were too fast. It's understandable if we couldn't catch them! Look at the small amount of dried grass you brought us. How dare you talk down to us. That pitiful amount wouldn't even provide comfort to one person. How do you expect us to be satisfied with that?" Miranda immediately glared at Janice. "Are you blaming me?" Her gaze terrified Janice. She took a step back and shook her head. "No, I'm not blaming you. I... I wasn't thinking clearly..." Janice was well aware of Gavin's position in show business. She didn't dare to offend Miranda, or it would be difficult for her to succeed in the entertainment industry. Therefore, she had to silently endure her displeasure, no matter how unhappy she felt. Miranda sneered in disdain. "Hmph!" "Since you all think so little of this dried grass, then figure out how to sleep on your own!" Gavin thundered. Janice bit her lip and remained silent. Miranda looked ahead at Elaine, who was enjoying the grilled rabbit meat. She couldn't help but drool again. She then turned to Gavin with a pitiful expression. "Gavin, I spent the whole afternoon in the forest. I'm starving..." Gavin glanced at Elaine, who was eating the meat alone in the distance. Dissatisfaction filled his eyes as he said in a deep voice, "Wait here. I'll get you something to eat." He started walking towards Elaine. Miranda followed closely behind him. The others also trailed after the siblings, hoping to get a share of the food. "Hey, you! Let Miranda have half of the rabbit meat!" Gavin ordered arrogantly, standing in front of Elaine. "Get lost!" Elaine shouted. Miranda was annoyed to hear that and criticized, "Elaine, how can you speak to Gavin like that?" "You need to leave too, young lady!" Elaine exploded. Miranda bit her lower lip, appearing aggrieved. "You better not cross the line, Elaine. We're concerned about you, so we've made an effort to make peace with you. How can you repay us with such an attitude? Now that the production team is gone, we're the only ones left in this vast wilderness. Without us watching out for you, how will you survive the night?" "I came prepared, and I'll be just fine on my own. You all will be the ones worrying, not me," Elaine jeered. Miranda was furious, her face turning red. Gavin's face twisted with anger. He snapped, "This is getting out of hand. I can't believe you, Elaine. Miranda is showing you concern, but not only are you ungrateful, you even attack her with sarcasm. When did you become so snarky? Why can't you be more like Miranda? If you had even a fraction of her sensibility, we would have liked you already!" A smirk appeared on Elaine's lips. "Who cares if you like me?" Gavin took a deep breath to calm his rage. "I'll take that as you throwing a tantrum. Apologize to Miranda now and promise me that you'll start fresh. Once we get home, I'll speak well of you to Mom and Dad so that you can return to the Grant family." Elaine looked up at Gavin as if he were a clown. In her opinion, Gavin's lack of intelligence was concerning."Ha! Who cares about being part of the Grant family? None of the Grant family members have done well in terms of intelligence. If I stay close to people like you, my brain might get infected and slow down. Even if you beg me, I'll never go back!" Elaine mocked. Both Gavin and Miranda's faces turned pale. They glared at Elaine with anger in their eyes. Miranda, in particular, was both hungry and angry. Since she wasn't on camera, she dropped the act completely and fumed through gritted teeth, "Stop wasting your breath on her, Gavin. Let's teach her a lesson. She's always picking on me, not to mention selling our family shares and keeping the money for herself. She has only hurt us and lashed out. It's time she faced the consequences!" "You have a talent for twisting the truth. I sold the shares that were rightfully mine. If they weren't mine, then how do you explain the deal I made with the buyer? Maybe you should use your brain before slandering me," Elaine scornfully replied. Miranda was furious, to the point where she felt like she could explode. Ignoring Elaine's belittlement, she turned around and looked at the other three. "Elaine humiliates me and targets me. If you take my side and teach her a lesson, I'll ask Gavin to provide you with top-notch resources. Each of you will have a leading role in a film or TV show, not to mention recommendations for high-quality endorsements." Their hearts were stirred. Competition in the entertainment industry was fierce. Even the best actor, Jett, struggled to find a good role, let alone a high-quality endorsement. Such an offer was incredibly tempting for them. However, something held them back. Janice was the first to speak up. "Won't we create a bad impression if we gang up against her and people find out?" Miranda chuckled. "The production team has already left. No one is watching us. As long as we keep this between us, how will anyone know? If she dares to spread rumors, we'll simply deny it and fight back, claiming that she's the one turning against us. Whose word do you think the public will trust? A group of respected artists with impeccable reputations or one individual tainted by scandal?" Feeling reassured by her words, the trio felt relieved. "Alright then. We'll do as you say. Tell us your plan," they responded in unison. The stark contrast between Miranda's on-camera and off-camera personas didn't surprise any of them. To be honest, they had heard rumors that Miranda was not the kind and gentle lady she portrayed on screen. Many celebrities in the industry were two-faced like her, and they had long gotten used to it. The same was true for them. They had to act as a version of themselves on camera, a personality that aligned with their company's image. Miranda smirked maliciously and gestured towards Elaine, intending to steal her barbecue and seize her backpack. She had noticed that Elaine had brought a tent and an inflatable mattress, which would provide them with a proper place to sleep that night. Her malevolence resonated with the other three, who approached Elaine with grim expressions and hostile glares. Unbeknownst to them, there were mini, state-of-the-art hidden cameras cleverly disguised among the forest's foliage. These mini cameras not only captured high-definition images like a professional video camera, but they also transmitted clear audio. Due to their small size, the cameras remained inconspicuous and did not emit a red signal while recording. This meant that even if celebrities were to come across one of the cameras, they might not notice it. The mini cameras began functioning the moment the production team departed on the cruise ship. The live stream had not stopped broadcasting for even a split second thus far.

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