Yelena eagerly tuned into the live stream, hoping to catch a glimpse of her beloved daughter. The others gathered around, their eyes fixed on the screen, sharing the same anxious hope to see Miranda. However, their eager anticipation soon turned to shock and horror when they were met with the disturbing image of Elaine callously kicking Miranda, who lay on the ground, her face bearing the marks of a brutal beating. The live chat was flooded with comments showering Elaine with praise. Some even went as far as to say that she was too gentle, demanding her to beat Miranda and Gavin to death. Tears welled up in Yelena's eyes as she let out a heart-wrenching cry, "Miranda, my beloved daughter!" She glared at Elaine, seething with rage and hatred, her entire being trembling. Yelena's sorrowful sobs echoed in the air. "How could Elaine, that malicious woman, subject Miranda to such cruelty? Look at how badly she has been beaten!" Yoel's expression darkened. "Although I did ask Elaine to sign a contract, requesting her to create some trouble for Miranda on the show, she shouldn't have been so ruthless! Miranda's face is swollen from the beating. How can she be on camera like this?"Quentin's hands clenched into fists, and he gritted his teeth. "She must have done it with the intention to disfigure Miranda. This way, she can position herself as the most beautiful female star on the show, diverting everyone's attention. She's so cunning!" Frederick's face flushed bright red with anger. "Contact that woman right away and warn her to watch her behavior. If she even thinks about bullying Miranda like this again, I'll personally make sure she learns a hard lesson when she returns!" "I'll make the call!" Yelena fumed, quickly retrieving her phone and dialing Elaine's number. Yet, her frustration grew when she discovered that the call couldn't connect. "That wicked woman hasn't unblocked my number!" It dawned on them all that Elaine had blocked their numbers after selling her shares. Frederick instructed the butler to fetch his phone and, without hesitation, dialed Elaine's number using the butler's phone. However, the call went unanswered, with a message stating that her phone was switched off and unreachable. Frederick furrowed his brow and turned to the butler. "Have you also tried to call her and found yourself blocked?" The butler lowered his head, his body shaking uncontrollably. His voice quivered as he began to explain. "No, I didn't call Ms. Caldwell. My phone hasn't been blocked. It's because...""Just tell us. Stop hesitating!" Frederick bellowed. Summoning his courage, the butler disclosed, "It's because the production team confiscated the guests' phones. So, Ms. Caldwell's phone isn't in her possession. None of the guests have their phones with them." Unlike the Grants, the butler had more free time, allowing him to follow the live broadcast during his moments of respite. Hence, he was well aware of what had transpired in the live show. Nonetheless, he dared not reveal this information to the Grant family, fearing their anger. It seemed the others harbored similar concerns and chose not to discuss the recent events in front of the Grants. In frustration, Frederick flung the phone back to the butler and then turned his attention to Yoel. "Do you have the program director's number? Call him right away and request that he closely monitor Elaine. Don't let her bully Miranda anymore!" Yelena wiped away her tears, her voice choked with emotion. "My poor baby! She has never experienced such hardships in her life. To think she's now subjected to such brutal treatment by Elaine. She must be in a lot of pain! It breaks my heart to see her suffer." Yoel nodded with determination. "I'll have someone find out the director's contact information." "It's useless," the butler interjected meekly. Everyone turned their attention to the butler with perplexed expressions. Frederick challenged, "And how do you know that?" In a barely audible voice, the butler went on to explain, "This entire situation was orchestrated by the director and the investors. The entire production team has left the forest, leaving only the contestants behind. I've heard that other agencies are frantically trying to reach the production team. A few have even contacted the police to stop the shooting, but all their efforts have been in vain..." The Grants exchanged confused frowns and glances, still struggling to comprehend the situation. The butler continued, "I can't explain everything with just a few sentences. Look it up online; you'll find all the details there." Feeling a sense of dread, they each took out their phones and began searching the internet for information about the survival reality show. Typing the name "Survival In The Wild" in the search bar, they found a detailed entry that outlined the entire incident, even providing real-time updates. The latest edit, which was made just three minutes ago, documented the unfolding events in the live broadcast room. There were also links shared by netizens, showcasing edited screen recordings of the crucial moments. Their faces darkened with anger and disbelief after they finished reading everything. Quentin, consumed by furious rage, slammed his phone onto the table."How could the production team do that? How could they engage in such despicable secret filming? They've ruined Miranda. When she finds out, it'll be too much for her to bear!" Quentin seethed with anger. In stark contrast, Yelena looked utterly lost and dejected. She turned to her eldest and second sons, her voice trembling. "Is this how you've been treating Elaine behind our backs?" Yoel furrowed his brow in confusion. "Mom, what are you talking about? Are we wrong to treat her like that? Don't forget, it was you who told us not to be overly kind to Elaine. You wanted us to protect, support, and shower Miranda with love and affection so that she'd never feel sad and alienated in the family." Yelena's body trembled, her complexion drained of color. Did I say that? Did I instruct them to do so? Quentin furrowed his brows and remarked, "Mom, you're not siding with Elaine now, are you? Look at how she beat Miranda and Gavin on the show! She's crazy and doesn't deserve any sympathy." Yelena felt as though the words she wanted to say were trapped in her throat. It was true that she had instructed her sons to look after Miranda. That was because Miranda had always appeared gentle, fragile, and kind in front of them, making her an easy target for mistreatment. Ever since Elaine returned, she consistently made Miranda cry in secret. After all, Yelena had personally raised Miranda and showered her with affection for many years. Although they weren't biologically related, she still loved the child she had nurtured. Therefore, to protect Miranda, Yelena had urged her three sons to look out for her. Yet, Yelena had never expected that behind her back, Miranda would reveal such a contrasting side of her character. The young lady had turned Gavin against Elaine and attempted to manipulate the situation for her own benefit. After taking Elaine's belongings, Miranda selfishly kept all the favorable things for herself, showing no concern for others, not even Gavin. She had no qualms about monopolizing the things that everyone had contributed to snatch. This version of Miranda seemed like a completely different person from the Miranda she knew. Frederick fell silent for a moment and then said, "I believe Miranda has a kind nature. I think she lost her sanity under the weight of these unbearable circumstances and hardships, unlike anything she had ever experienced. That's why her demeanor changed so dramatically. We must not blame or misjudge her. If she finds out, she'll be heartbroken." Yelena took a moment to reflect before admitting with guilt, "You're right. Miranda has suffered so much, and all those torments changed her personality. I can't believe I questioned her character. I feel like a terrible person." She wiped away her tears and turned to Yoel, saying, "Contact the public relations team to manage Miranda's image. She's receiving a lot of criticism, and she won't be able to handle the hurtful comments if she comes across them." "Yes, don't worry. I'll take care of it. I'll also keep in touch with the production team," Yoel answered. Frowning with displeasure, Quentin questioned, "Yoel, didn't your entertainment company invest in the show as well? Aren't you aware of what the production team is doing?" Yoel's expression darkened as he explained, "The production team abruptly rejected my investments a few days before the show's premiere. They claimed that a major investor was willing to invest three times the amount I offered. The other investors' funds will be reimbursed by this major investor at double the amount. I thought it didn't really matter if I invested in the show or not, as long as they didn't remove Miranda from it. Besides, I'm getting double compensation for my investment." Upon hearing this, Quentin erupted, "What kind of heinous lunatic orchestrated such a show? They've even set up contract loopholes! Now, even calling the police won't be of much use!" The Grants, who had lost their appetites, stared at the screen with solemn expressions. The camera now focused on Elaine, with Miranda and the others confined to a small window on the screen. Our beloved Miranda is overshadowed by Elaine.The fury and malice were evident in their eyes. Elaine had thoroughly offended the Grants this time. "Achoo!" The sudden sneeze caused Elaine to spit out bits of her grilled fish. She sneezed a few more times after that. "Who's scolding me behind my back?" Elaine furrowed her brow and wiped her nose with her arm. "Are those fools thinking of challenging me again?" She let out a scornful snort. Bring it on! I'm ready. Having already dealt with the troublemakers earlier in the day, she was fed up and had no intention of going easy on them if they came to stir up more problems. However, they never showed up again even after she finished her meal. Elaine sat there and took a short break after dinner. As the sky darkened, she grabbed a flashlight and made her way to the riverbank for a bath. She removed her waterproof jacket and pants, leaving her in just a tank top and underwear, and then jumped into the river. After spending some time soaking in the water, she lathered up with soap and proceeded to thoroughly cleanse herself.The viewers began marveling at her figure again: Wow! It's our favorite time again, my fellow connoisseurs! Elle's skin is as radiant as the moonlight. She's so mesmerizing! Ah! Elle's figure is excellent! Netizen A: According to the rules, an elegant lady like Elle should be with a scumbag like me. Elle, come home with me! Netizen B: D*mn it! I'm so excited! Netizen C: First of all, I'm not a simp. So, I don't really have any fantasies about Elle. However, I have to admit that her figure is great. I'm really not a simp. I'm just stating a fact. Elle is really beautiful. My heart flutters every time I see her. How I wish we could hold hands, kiss, and fall asleep together. Again, I'm not a simp. Netizen D: Wait for me, Elle! I'm booking a flight to come and find you! Netizen E: Simps are so scary...