Elaine observed for a while. From this distance, it will probably take at least thirty minutes before the cruise ship reaches the shore. She walked up to Janice and the others and lightly nudged them with her feet. "Elaine, is something wrong?" asked Janice, still rubbing her drowsy eyes. Elaine extended her arm, pointing towards a distant object, and replied, "Take a look over there." Janice, who had just opened her eyes, had a moment of blurry vision. She rubbed her eyes, and as her sight cleared, her eyes sparkled with excitement, and she quickly stood up. "The cruise ship is here? Is that the production team's cruise ship? That's fantastic! They've finally remembered us and come to pick us up!" Janice exclaimed, jumping up and down with sheer excitement. Jett and Xavier were equally overwhelmed with excitement as they spotted the cruise ship. They hurried to the riverbank and waved their hands vigorously in the direction of the approaching cruise ship. Even though it was far away and the people on board might not necessarily see them, the two still waved their arms in the air eagerly. Elaine didn't join them. Instead, she turned and made her way into the forest, as she was hungry and wanted to look for something to eat. Even if the production team is here, they can't stop me from looking for food. Besides, the injured monkeys still need my care, and I have to check on how they're doing. While I'm at it, I have to make sure if those yellow-throated martens have indeed left, or if they're back causing trouble again. After Elaine left, Miranda and Gavin also spotted the approaching cruise ship in the distance. Their initial joy and excitement were palpable. However, a sense of fear and unease soon gradually overcame Miranda's expression. She tightly gripped Gavin's arm, her distress evident. "Gavin, the production team is here. What should I do? My emotions got out of control these past few days, and I've been acting out of character. I even had a falling out with Janice and the others. What if they say negative things about me on camera, exposing my behavior? My reputation will be ruined!" Her face turned pale as she continued, "If it's only Elaine making those claims, I can deny it and argue that she's making false accusations against me. After all, her reputation isn't great, and she's been targeting me since the production team left. But Xavier and Jett are different. They have a large fan base and good reputations. If they accuse me, the audience might believe them, and it could harm my image... Gavin, I don't want to be criticized, and I don't want my reputation to be tarnished." Gavin lightly patted her shoulder and reassured her, "Don't worry. Let's talk to them and ask them to be careful with their words." Miranda, still concerned, bit her lip. "What if they refuse? Don't forget that they've accepted Elaine's favors! They'll definitely side with her!"Gavin furrowed his brows, deep in thought. The look in Miranda's eyes darkened, and in a hushed tone, she suggested, "I have an idea, Gavin." "What idea?" Gavin immediately asked. Miranda responded, "We could claim that Elaine, Janice, Jett, and Xavier engaged in promiscuous behavior while the production team was away... and they're supporting Elaine because they've been intimate with her! You're Elaine's biological brother, so everyone will undoubtedly trust your words. It'll be useless no matter how they deny the claims!" Gavin's expression shifted instantly, and he shook his head vigorously. "No, Miranda. We can't do that. It would lead to cyberbullying, and we shouldn't resort to that." Miranda bit her lip and said sorrowfully, "If you won't do it, then it'll be me who gets cyberbullied! Is Elaine's reputation more important to you than mine? So you'd rather see me get cyberbullied? Are you lying when you say you love me?" "That's not it..." Gavin quickly denied. Miranda, however, did not want to hear his explanation and began crying. "I don't want to hear your excuses! I've known it all along. We're not related by blood, and no matter how well I treat you, you'll never see me as your sister. Conversely, no matter how cruel Elaine is to you, you'll always be more concerned about her than me." She paused for a moment. "If I had known you cared about Elaine this much, I wouldn't have saved you that night. I should have let you die in front of her. You probably wouldn't have minded, given how much you like her!" Miranda's mention of that incident reignited the resentment that Gavin had harbored toward Elaine. Her indifference when he was in distress and her apparent lack of concern had left a lingering psychological impact on him. Gavin gritted his teeth with resolve and said firmly, "If Elaine won't treat me as her brother and shows no concern for my well-being, then I can do the same. Miranda, I'll go along with your suggestion. If they dare to support Elaine and speak ill of you, I'll make a false counteraccusation and claim they're having an affair!" I can't be blamed for this. If anyone is to blame, it's Elaine for her indifference and relentless targeting of Miranda. If Elaine had been more considerate, offering food and being friendly from the beginning, Miranda wouldn't have been pushed to such extremes. At least Miranda is inherently kind-hearted. Elaine, on the other hand, is totally heartless. There's nothing wrong with me choosing to support Miranda. "Thank you, Gavin. You're the best! I love you!" Miranda exclaimed, a smile breaking through her tears as she embraced Gavin. He reciprocated with a warm smile, returning the hug and patting her back tenderly. Miranda is so innocent. All her emotions are written on her face. She's not a scheming person at all. Elaine can't even compare to Miranda. The viewers' comments came flooding in: Holy cr*p. I'm so angry. Miranda doesn't have anything good to say, does she? How dare she incite Gavin to slander Elaine?I would have been fooled if it weren't for the hidden camera. After all, Elaine doesn't have a good reputation. If her relatives come forward to expose her secrets, many people will probably assume that they can no longer tolerate her because she has gone too far. Who would have thought that it was actually because her relatives were foolish, wicked, and even worse than animals? Oh my goodness. I wonder how many other people on the internet are victims of such unfounded rumors. There are many. There was a case where someone was falsely accused of having an affair simply because they went to pick up a package. It was based on nothing more than a rumor, but unfortunately, it was difficult to clear their name. In the end, they lost their job and their entire life was ruined. They even became ill. There have also been many other cases where victims were driven to commit suicide because of such rumors. Miranda is so evil. Gavin is no better. How could he agree to help spread such malicious rumors? I can't even imagine it. What would have happened to Elaine if it weren't for the hidden camera? I feel so sorry for Elle. I hope these two terrible people find out about this hidden camera and face the consequences. I want to be one of those who bring them down! They need to experience the bitter consequences of their actions!Back at the site, Miranda and Gavin approached Janice, Jett, and Xavier after their conversation. In stark contrast to her arrogant and aggressive behavior over the past few days, Miranda returned to her usual gentle facade in front of the cameras. She spoke softly to them, "Janice, Xavier, Jett, I have a favor to ask of you. Please, when the production team arrives later, don't mention what happened in the forest over the past few days. Just tell them that the five of us got along well and nothing unusual happened during our time here. Let's just say that Elaine was less sociable." Xavier responded coldly, "That's enough. We're not the type to betray others. Elaine helped us, and we won't help you ruin her reputation." Miranda's face darkened as she retorted, "Have you conveniently forgotten that you all bullied her as well?" The trio visibly stiffened, guilt casting a shadow over their faces. "You guys either keep quiet or take my side," Miranda demanded. "If any of you dare to slander me, I'll expose everything you guys have done. You've been treating Elaine poorly since the beginning of filming, so the audience will definitely believe me. In the end, not only will you gain nothing, but you'll also ruin your own reputation! Even if you don't care about your reputation, you should consider your company's reputation!" The trio's expressions grew even darker. Janice, in particular, displayed a mix of fear and apprehension in her eyes.One of the clauses in the contract she had signed stated that if the company suffered significant damage or losses due to her actions, she would be responsible for compensating the company. Although Xavier and Jett aren't under the same company as me, they probably have a similar clause in their contract. Elaine has a bad reputation. Even if we help her, we can't change the public's opinion of her. Instead, we might get ourselves into trouble. Miranda snorted coldly before warning them again. Then, she fell silent as she eagerly awaited the arrival of the cruise ship. Gavin turned his attention to Janice and the others, speaking earnestly. "It's not worth risking your careers in the entertainment industry for the small favors Elaine provided. If any of you feel guilty, you can compensate her financially, considering it as repayment for the food she offered. This way, you won't owe her anything, and there will be no need to provide her with extra help. I assure you that if you watch your words and stay quiet, I'll personally ask Yoel to provide you with valuable resources once we return." He continued, "Xavier, since you're a musician, I can have the Grant family connect you with the HiOne band in Moranta to help you produce a song. Jett, with your impressive track record, I can arrange for you to star in a Hollywood movie, allowing you to collaborate with renowned directors and celebrities, potentially leading to international awards. As for Janice, I might not be familiar with your career path, but period dramas are currently in high demand. I can have Yoel invest in a leading historical drama, with you as the female lead." Almost instantly, Janice, Xavier, and Jett fell silent.Gavin's offer was undeniably tempting, aligning with their deepest desires and ambitions. The trio considered their options. They realized that supporting Elaine might not necessarily change the audience's opinion of her, and instead, they risked damaging their own reputation and the company's standing. On the other hand, helping Miranda promised significant benefits without apparent risks. Their relationship with Elaine had always been transactional—she provided food in exchange for their performances. In their eyes, this was a fair exchange, and they didn't owe Elaine anything. Supporting Miranda wouldn't make them appear ungrateful, and the potential rewards were too enticing to ignore.