Chapter 329

No one knew when Odalys would begin her livestream, so many followers enabled notifications. The moment she went live, a staggering 50 million viewers joined instantly.

“Selah! Odalys!” Lucian stared at them in shock.

Flushed with embarrassment, he watched as Selah rushed toward him, throwing something in his direction.

“Lucian, we’re friends,” Selah exclaimed. “Why would you do this to me? You used me to hurt Odalys before, and now you’re trying to trick me into coming here with these men?”

Lucian groaned as he was hit by the objects she threw. Blood poured down his forehead, making him feel faint. The other men in the room remained motionless, terrified that their faces might be caught on camera. They were silent, like statues.

Selah shouted, “All the dirty rules in the entertainment industry exist because of trash like you! You trick women into these situations, and you even do it yourselves!”

“No wonder you always had access to the best resources,” she said, her voice dripping with contempt. “Turns out you were earning them in bed.” Lucian struggled, but the ropes binding his hands and feet tightened with each thrash. His eyes turned bloodshot with frustration.

Odalys said coldly, “I remember you trying to frame me before. I reported you, and you were arrested. Why are you here instead of in custody?” The question echoed through the room.

Lucian paused for a moment before glaring at Odalys with seething hatred.

“Odalys, you bitch! Do you still want to put me in jail? But I have plenty of connections. Even if I get arrested again, I’ll be out in a few days!” he declared arrogantly. This was the power of money. Regular people might rot in jail, but not him. As long as he stayed out of the public eye, no one would know he was free. His low profile had led to the day’s events, sparking a fleeting regret. However, gazing upon Odalys and Selah, his heart brimmed with overwhelming discontent.

Odalys replied calmly, “Is that so? Seems like your backers aren’t that great after all. They bailed you out only to throw you into this mess. You’re nothing but a broken man now. You can call us names, but at least we can live better than you.”

Odalys said softly, “Your body seems to be struggling. Look, there’s blood on your buttocks.”

The calmer she became, the angrier Lucian became. He shouted, “Odalys, you dare insult me? I’ll fucking kill you!”

Lucian sneered. “You think getting Selah to run errands for you makes you invincible? As long as she’s in the entertainment industry, my boss will…”

Odalys chuckled, her laughter dripping with disdain. "Selah is under my protection. Let’s see who dares to harm her,” she declared, her voice resolute. She was addressing not only Lucian but also the people watching her livestream. She knew there were people in the industry…

Suddenly, Lucian’s phone buzzed. Before he could answer, Selah rushed forward and snatched it, staring at the familiar number on the screen.

“It’s my former boss,” Selah said.

As soon as she spoke, Lucian stiffened. His eyes widened in panic.

The men, as if by silent agreement, suddenly tried to flee the room. But the moment they rushed to the door, they were met with Francis and Stellan, who blocked their exit. With a thud, the men were thrown back. They fell to the ground. Odalys stood there, looking down at them. “Well, you look familiar. Have we met somewhere before?” she said.

The men were none other than shareholders of the Bennett Group. These shareholders had an unexpected connection to Lucian, meaning they also knew his boss. This was why Lucian was assigned to entertain them.

“Who are they?” Selah asked, confused. Though she hadn’t seen them before, something about their faces filled her with a wave of unexplainable anger and disgust.

Odalys replied, “Shareholders of the Bennett Group. Seems like they’re close to your former boss. The shady rules at your company were likely tied to them.”

“No wonder Lucian was so eager to cozy up to Sophia,” she added with a sarcastic smirk.

The entertainment industry, it seemed, was a disturbingly small world. Everything and everyone was somehow connected, circling back to the same group of people.

“My old boss wanted to curry favor with the Bennett Group’s shareholders? So the two companies were already linked?” Selah asked, shocked.

[This is no surprise!] [As expected. Odalys’s livestreams keep getting more explosive!] [Is Lucian seriously here after being abused? There’s blood everywhere!] [Odalys truly is our queen! Her gossip is not only intense but also real. Paparazzi, take notes. This is how you do it!] [Is this how the entertainment industry’s dirty rules work? These people go after both men and women?] [This is terrifying. Selah ended her contract, yet Lucian still tried to lure her here. If she had come, wouldn’t she have been…] [Call the police! Has anyone called the cops yet! This is horrifying. These disgusting men need to be arrested immediately!] [Lucian says he has connections, so he skips jail time? What kind of fairness is this?]

The livestream exploded in popularity. Initially, 50 million viewers joined, but as the shocking events unfolded, many began inviting friends to watch. Some even bought trending hashtags to spread the word. Within moments, the incident dominated the top 10 trending topics. Millions of netizens joined the livestream, curious about the buzz. The online viewership skyrocketed from 50 million to over 100 million in just 2 minutes, and now reached a staggering 700 million viewers worldwide! The streaming platform even crashed due to the overwhelming demand.

The data was undeniable. A livestream, without any paid promotion, reached an incredible 700 million views. This unprecedented success proved one thing: Odalys’s popularity was entirely genuine. Even if she stopped acting, her influence spanned far and wide.

Odalys glanced up as Lee entered, holding his police ID. He acknowledged her livestream.

Lee said, “I’m Lee Haisey, from the Crowdge Police Department. I’m here investigating a report alleging you bribed someone and left the establishment before being officially released. We also suspect your involvement in illegal transactions.” He turned to Lucian. “Are you Lucian?”

Lucian’s lips trembled, and his face turned ashen. “Yes.” Lucian knew he had no way out.

Chapter 329

Having been released only two days ago, he was now caught red-handed by the police. This time, he realized he might never see freedom again.

“Excellent!” Lee nodded slightly.