James gave a mysterious smile. "Indeed, our show is a sensation, with people from all over the world closely following us. Did you know our livestream has reached an incredible three hundred million viewers? Furthermore, many international viewers are eager to watch but are hindered by online firewalls. Without these restrictions, our viewership could easily exceed that number! Even though international audiences have limited access, some dedicated fans have edited recorded videos, added subtitles, and shared them on foreign websites, allowing a wider audience to witness your exceptional performances. In other words, the number of people who have watched this live variety show greatly surpasses the number of live audience members!" Miranda and the others were left speechless when they heard the number, their minds reeling as if they were in a dream. Three hundred million! It feels as surreal as a dream! Even Elaine was somewhat taken aback by the figure. Why do so many people like such a low-quality variety show? Moreover, the production team disappeared on the first day and only resumed shooting content yesterday. They haven't had time for proper promotion. How did it manage to become so popular among viewers? As Elaine contemplated the uninspiring content they had filmed with the production team yesterday, she couldn't understand what made the show so appealing. "Mr. Grisham, you're not making this up, are you? Are you sure our variety show has become a hit with viewers and gained popularity overseas?" Janice asked, her voice trembling with excitement. If the show is truly this popular, I believe viewers will notice me even if I have limited screen time. With that, I might secure more collaborations in the future. Could it mean that I'll become popular soon? Does that mean I'm going to make a lot of money soon? Janice was overwhelmed with excitement by the thoughts she entertained. It made sense why she behaved that way. She had been in the entertainment industry for several years, but her popularity had consistently remained at a lukewarm level. That was why she couldn't contain her excitement upon hearing the director's update. Even for established celebrities like Jett and Xavier, who had already achieved significant fame, their expressions showed a mixture of surprise and delight. Despite their existing popularity, they had never experienced this level of attention in the shows they had participated in before. They had never imagined in their wildest dreams that they would be part of a show that had attracted a staggering three hundred million online viewers. Having three hundred million online viewers didn't mean only three hundred million people had watched the variety show. In reality, the number of people interested in it could be significantly higher. "Why would I make this up? I have no reason to do so, right?" James grinned. "If the show wasn't a hit, why would those journalists be clamoring to interview you? Everyone was overjoyed, except Elaine. The reality was that the more attention she received, the greater the challenges she would face in the future. With the entire country, and even the world, now taking notice of her, people would easily recognize her, and they might relentlessly criticize her for being cruel or malicious. There could even be self-proclaimed righteous defenders who might get physical to teach her a lesson. While she might outmatch ordinary individuals in a physical confrontation, it would be troublesome if they were to create a commotion in public. Elaine couldn't help but feel frustrated. Initially, she had believed that her notoriety would remain confined to the country, but now, it had expanded to a global audience. Gavin shot a contemptuous look at Elaine and taunted, "I can't believe this show is a hit. With your wicked side exposed to the whole world, you're doomed! Miranda gave you an opportunity to apologize, offering you a way back into the Grant family, but you didn't appreciate it. You even turned to violence. Even if you were to kneel and beg me now, I wouldn't agree to let you back into the family! I hope you live a life filled with humiliation and the disdain of others!" Miranda let out a sigh, pretending to be helpless. "Elaine, I've given you numerous opportunities, but you took them for granted. Now that Gavin is all worked up, I can't calm him down anymore, so you're on your own now. You can't blame anyone else since it's all your own actions. If you had been a bit nicer and stopped bullying me on camera, the whole world wouldn't have seen your dirty laundry. If you face online backlash, that's on you, and you'll have to deal with it. It's your own doing, so there's no one else to blame, you know." Elaine glared at Miranda. She then lifted her leg and kicked her into the banquet hall. "Oh, shut up." Elaine was annoyed. "Cut the nonsense, and let's get this interview over with." Meanwhile, Gavin exploded in rage. With a flushed face, he glared at Elaine. "What an obnoxious person you are! How dare you get physical in front of the media? Aren't you afraid of online backlash?" Elaine glanced at him nonchalantly. "My actions have already made headlines since the show is trending now. This one extra kick won't make much of a difference anyway." Gavin roared in anger, "Unbelievable! You don't even have a hint of remorse for your actions. You're a lost cause!" In an indifferent tone, Elaine said, "Do you want me to send you flying in that direction too?" Her threat left Gavin speechless. Elaine wore a sly but discreet smile. "Hey, look. Your baby sister Miranda is lying on the ground. Aren't you going to lend her a hand? You should console her since she has clearly endured so much suffering."Gavin glared at her and quickly moved to help Miranda. "Are you all right, Miranda?" Tears welled up in Miranda's eyes, but she maintained her composure. "I can handle it since I've grown accustomed to her attacks. Don't worry about me." While her face showed a sense of grievance, deep down, she was thrilled. With numerous media outlets on the scene and the live broadcast underway, she was confident that they had captured the moment when Elaine kicked her. It's game over for Elaine! Gavin sympathized with Miranda while also feeling angry at Elaine. He turned around and cast a scowling look in Elaine's direction. At that moment, James intervened, "All right, put aside your personal issues for now. Head up to the stage and take your seats. The media have been waiting for hours to interview you guys!" Miranda began to touch up her makeup, determined to present herself in the most attractive manner in front of the media. Shortly afterwards, James led them onto the stage, where a well-arranged table and six chairs awaited them. In front of each chair, a place card was positioned on the table, indicating their designated seats. Elaine was assigned to sit in the middle. Miranda's seat was also right in the center, next to Elaine's. Elaine walked over, wearing an expressionless face. Miranda, too, felt somewhat annoyed. Why did they arrange for me to sit next to her? That sl*tty b*tch has a fairer complexion than me, even without a speck of makeup. And those big, sparkling eyes of hers! Argh! Every time they appeared together on screen in the past, there were always people who commented that she didn't look as attractive as Elaine. That was why, since then, every time Elaine made a public appearance, Miranda would deliberately instruct the makeup artist to make Elaine appear less stunning. During film shoots, she would also purposely cast Elaine in unflattering roles to ensure that Elaine would never overshadow her. Now that Elaine was beyond her control, she couldn't make her deliberately appear unattractive anymore. Nonetheless, Miranda thought that now that everyone had witnessed Elaine's malicious actions, her looks would no longer be a focal point. People will simply despise and criticize her instead. With that thought in mind, Miranda regained her composure and took the seat next to Elaine. The others followed suit and took their seats. The comment section in the livestream exploded: Finally! It's about to start! Netizen B: It's time to expose her true colors and let her know she has messed up!Netizen C: D*mnit, if I were there, I would also want to kick that b*tch! Why does she always have to find fault with Elle?Can't she tell that Elle just wanted to stay away from her? Netizen D: I believe Miranda did it intentionally. She deliberately provoked Elaine so that she would resort to violence in front of the media. If it weren't for the hidden cameras earlier, everyone would have criticized Elaine for the kick! Netizen E: Exactly! It's clear that Miranda set a trap for Elaine. She just wanted to ruin Elaine. What a malicious woman! Netizen F: And yet, she still could put on an innocent look in front of everyone! Netizen G: Calm down, guys. Miranda has already sealed her own fate. The more self-satisfied she appears, the harder she'll fall when she discovers the truth! Netizen H: Those five idiots should just burn in hell! Meanwhile, everyone settled into their seats at the press conference. Miranda was the first to take the microphone and addressed the audience with a gentle voice. “Hello, everyone, I'm Miranda Grant. Thank you for taking the time to be here, our esteemed media friends. Please feel free to ask us any questions, and I'll do my best to provide answers.” Considering that there were foreign journalists at the event, she even repeated what she said in Anglandurn. With her poised and refined demeanor, Miranda expected everyone to regard her with high esteem.However, as she looked around, she couldn't help but notice something peculiar in the eyes of the journalists. Maybe it's just my imagination. They must be overwhelmed by my kindness, generosity, and immense talent. Soon, a journalist held a microphone and asked, “Miranda, could you share your experiences in the forest over the past few days? And what are your thoughts on the other guests?” With a gracious smile, Miranda responded, “The experiences I've had in the forest over the past few days have been completely new to me, unlike anything I've ever encountered in my life. The journey was challenging, but I derived great satisfaction from the process. In these past few days, I've learned the value of survival skills, teamwork, and assisting my fellow participants. I've also developed resilience in the face of adversity. This experience has significantly contributed to my personal growth, and I'm genuinely grateful for it.” “The thing that bothers me the most is that Elaine kept refusing to work as a team to tackle our challenges. I genuinely tried to reach out to her and get her to cooperate, but she just wouldn't have it. Instead, she'd resort to physical violence. I mean, look at these bruises on my body. She's responsible for them, and she did the same to others.” Miranda's voice quivered with sadness. She wiped a tear from the corner of her eye and continued, “And on top of that, she was always causing trouble among us. We put in so much effort to find food, and she'd swoop in and steal it.” Out of the blue, one of the journalists questioned her, “Can you swear that everything you've told us is the truth?”