Dallas smiled meaningfully. "Yeah. Our show is incredibly popular, with netizens worldwide paying attention. The live room's peak viewership exceeded three hundred million! And many international viewers couldn't even use VPNs to watch live. Without restrictions, the viewership would be even higher!

However, even with those restrictions, people are cutting and subtitling recordings, posting them online, so even more people are seeing your amazing performances. The actual viewership is far greater than the live room numbers!"

Three hundred million! Meghan and the others were dazzled, the enormity almost unbelievable. It felt like a dream.

Even Evangeline was surprised. How could a random variety show attract so much attention? she wondered. Especially since the production team lost contact with them on the first day, only starting filming yesterday, with no time for promotion.

Evangeline recalled the boring filming. What was there to see? Why so much attention? she puzzled.

Jolene, unable to contain her excitement, asked in a trembling voice, "Ms. Fowler, you're not lying? Really that many people? Even internationally?"

If this show's so popular, I'll get tons of attention, even with limited screen time, Jolene thought, dizzy with excitement. More jobs, maybe even fame! I can finally make some real money… Years of lackluster career had prepared her for this unexpected windfall. Even seasoned veterans Kendrick and Travis looked surprised and happy; their previous shows had never generated this level of interest. Three hundred million online viewers—unimaginable. That number didn't represent the total viewership, which was likely much higher.

"Why would I lie?" Dallas chuckled. "If the show wasn't popular, why would so many reporters be here?"

Everyone was ecstatic except Evangeline. The more attention the show received, the harder her life would become. International recognition meant potential harassment, chasing, and curses abroad. She might even face vigilante justice. While most couldn't physically harm her, the hassle would be immense.

Evangeline was upset. She'd expected notoriety only within the country, not worldwide. Samson sneered, "I didn't expect this show to be so popular. The world will see your evil side. You're doomed!"

Meghan sighed dramatically. "Evangeline, I gave you chances, but you repeatedly rejected my kindness. Sam's angry, and I can't persuade him. You're on your own. Don't blame anyone; your actions led to this. If you hadn't bullied me on camera, your evil deeds wouldn't be global news. Don't blame others if you're cyberbullied. You reap what you sow!"

Evangeline coldly kicked Meghan into the banquet hall. "Noisy," she snapped. "Let's finish this and leave."

Samson, face ashen, glared angrily. "Evangeline, you're arrogant! Hitting her in front of the media? Aren't you afraid of cyberbullying?"

Evangeline looked at him lazily. "The show's ratings are sky-high. Even if I did nothing else, my actions are already everywhere. One more kick won't matter."

Samson raged, "You're incorrigible! Hopeless!"

Evangeline said indifferently, "Want me to send you in too?"

Samson choked.

Evangeline smiled faintly. "Your sweetheart Meghan's on the floor. Help her up, comfort her. She's been wronged, and needs your comfort."

Samson rushed to Meghan's side. "Meghan, are you okay?"

Meghan, eyes brimming with tears, shook her head dramatically. "I'm used to it. It's nothing serious. Don't worry." The media are watching! she thought gleefully. They filmed Evangeline kicking me! She's finished!

Dallas interrupted, "Let's put aside personal grudges. Take your seats for the media interviews. They've been waiting hours!"

Meghan quickly composed herself, aiming for her best appearance. Dallas led them to the stage, where six chairs were arranged behind a long table, nameplates in place. Evangeline's seat was in the middle, with Meghan's beside it.

Evangeline sat down impassively. Meghan fumed. Why is my seat next to hers? That vixen! she thought, comparing their appearances unfavorably. She'd previously sabotaged Evangeline's image, but now, with everyone seeing Evangeline's vicious side, her appearance was secondary.

Meghan eventually calmed down and sat. The others followed suit. The live chat exploded.

“[Oh! Finally starting!]” “[Let's expose this bitch's hypocrisy!]” “[If I were there, I'd kick her ass! Why provoke Evangeline?]” “[Meghan provoked Evangeline to get beaten. Without the livestream, Evangeline would be destroyed!]” “[Meghan plotted against Evangeline! Vicious!]” “[She's a great pretender!]” “[Don't worry, the truth will come out!]” “[Except Evangeline, the others can go to hell!]”

At the press conference, Meghan took the microphone. "Hello, everyone. I'm Meghan Gallagher. Thank you for coming. Please ask your questions." She repeated this in several languages.

Meghan imagined praise for her elegance and culture, but sensed the reporters' strange gazes. Illusion! she thought. Sympathy and appreciation!

A reporter asked, "Meghan, your thoughts on life in the forest? And the other participants?"

Meghan smiled gracefully. "The experience was challenging but rewarding. I learned independence, unity, and endurance. I'm grateful. The only sadness was Evangeline's refusal to cooperate. I invited her several times, but she refused and even beat me. My injuries, and others', are all because of Evangeline. She also stole our food…"

A reporter interrupted, "Do you swear this is true?"