Meghan said without hesitation, "I dare! I swear I'm telling the truth. If you don't believe me, ask the other four. They can all testify!"
Samson picked up the microphone and said, "Meghan's right. She helped Evangeline hide many things. Evangeline has done far worse." Jolene added, "Meghan's not lying." Travis stated, "Evangeline has been targeting and beating us. She almost killed Samson." Kendrick agreed, "They're right."
The reporter asked, "Do you all dare swear that Evangeline took the initiative to fight you and steal your food? If you lie, you'll kneel and slap yourselves ten times. Do you dare swear?"
Meghan immediately raised her hand and said fearlessly, "I swear that if I'm wrong or slander Evangeline, I will kneel and apologize to her and slap myself."
She thought, Anyway, the other four are on my side. There were only six people in the forest. If five accuse Evangeline, she'll have to admit it, even if she's innocent. How can one person beat five? This time, I'll bring Evangeline down! She's out of the Gallagher family's control. If I don't defeat her and tarnish her reputation, she'll become my enemy. I won't let that happen!
Samson, Jolene, Travis, and Kendrick also swore.
Another reporter asked, "Meghan, you've always been kind and generous. Why expose Evangeline now? Aren't you afraid of cyberbullying?"
Meghan bit her lip and said sadly, "I've forgiven Evangeline many times, but this time is different. She went too far; she almost killed my brother. I don't care if she only hurts me, but I won't forgive her hurting my family. Family is my bottom line!"
Samson looked at the reporter with displeasure. "What kind of question is that? Are you deliberately making things difficult for Meghan? Evangeline beat Meghan badly. Meghan only exposed her evil deeds. What's wrong with that? How can you say Meghan isn't kind? Evangeline deserves it, even if she's cyberbullied!"
The reporter asked Samson, "Isn't Evangeline your biological sister? Why do you hate her so much and favor someone who has taken her place?"
Samson said grimly, "I side with reason, not family. Evangeline has done terrible things. Even though she's my sister, I can't condone her evil deeds! Her actions forced my hatred! She almost killed me in the forest. Shouldn't I hate her? She deserves to be cyberbullied! Even if Meghan hadn't spoken, I would have."
Meghan lowered her eyes and sadly wiped away tears. Heartbroken, Samson gently wiped her tears and comforted her, "Don't cry, Meghan. I'll protect you."
The reporter asked, "Samson and Meghan, you're not blood-related. Will you become a couple? Are you already dating secretly?"
Samson's face darkened. He glared at the reporter and roared, "What nonsense! Meghan is like a sister to me. How could I date her?"
The reporter said, "Oh, I saw you were more intimate than ordinary siblings and thought you were dating. I apologize for the misunderstanding."
Samson gritted his teeth. "A dirty mind sees dirt in everything!"
Meghan shook her head at Samson with damp eyes. "Don't be angry, Sam. As long as we're aboveboard, we shouldn't care what others say."
Samson said distressedly, "I don't care about myself, but I can't bear to see you criticized. You're so kind. Why do people always want to hurt you?"
Meghan bit her lip, a wry smile playing on her aggrieved face. "Stop it, Sam. I'm used to it. Thanks to Evangeline bullying me, my tolerance has grown stronger."
Samson felt even more distressed. "I'm sorry you suffered. I won't let her hurt you again."
10:30 AM
The two interacted affectionately as if no one else was around.
Suddenly, Evangeline screamed, "Argh!" She rose and kicked over the table. Pacing back and forth, she tugged her hair, looking ferocious and angry. "What wrong have I done to deserve this disgusting show? I only signed a seven-day contract, but today is the eighth. Why should I follow the director's instructions? To hell with this interview! I'm done!" Her reputation was ruined; she didn't care about her image, only the contract, which ended yesterday. She didn't need to listen to the production team. Since she couldn't stay in the entertainment industry, there was no need to maintain her image.
Evangeline walked to Meghan, overturned her table, and kicked over her chair.
"Argh!" Meghan screamed as she fell.
Evangeline spat at her and roared, "You vicious bitch! Stop spouting nonsense and acting! My reputation is ruined; I don't mind destroying it further. If you continue, I'll slap you once for every word!"
Meghan stared at Evangeline in disbelief. So many reporters are here. Has Evangeline gone mad? She dared hit me! She's asking for trouble! But seeing Evangeline's crazed look, she was too scared to speak and trembled on the floor.
Before Samson could speak, Evangeline kicked him. "Shut up! Or I'll punch you!"
Evangeline continued to pace, pull her hair, scream, and flip tables.
Live chat comments included: [Evangeline went into a frenzy!], [Why did Evangeline get sick again? But I like watching her go crazy!], [Evangeline's state is like my inner state, but I don't have the courage to show it.], [Evangeline was driven crazy by Samson and Meghan. She's so pitiful…], [I'm pissed off. Meghan is shameless!], [Don't worry, the director and reporters will slap them hard later!], [The atmosphere is hyped. Hurry and tell them the truth!]
Evangeline kicked everyone on stage and overturned all the tables. She jumped off the stage to leave. Dallas shouted anxiously, "Evangeline, don't go! There's still an important part. Watch it before you leave!" Evangeline didn't stop.
Dallas said, "I still have your phone. Don't you want it?"
Evangeline stopped. Oh yeah, I haven't gotten my phone back. I don't have any money for a taxi, she thought.
Evangeline turned and jumped back onto the stage, walked to Dallas, and asked for her phone.
Dallas scratched his nose awkwardly and said, "The staff is borrowing a cutter to open the iron box. It will take a while. After the press conference, you'll get your phone!" Evangeline's face darkened.
Dallas whispered, "Evangeline, please stay until the end. I'll pay you $20,000 extra. What do you think?"
Evangeline said, "Deal!" Stay a little longer for $20,000 more. Only a fool would refuse!
Dallas breathed a sigh of relief. He picked up the microphone. "Since the tables and chairs are overturned, let's stand. The interview is over. Let's watch a video! It's the highlight of our guests' life in the forest."
The staff turned on the projector, and clear pictures appeared on the large screen.
Meghan smiled secretly. There must be scenes where Evangeline bullied me. The more they see her vicious face, the more they'll hate her!
However, her smile froze. Her face paled; her eyes filled with horror and disbelief. How did this happen? Why does the video show the previous six days? Only six of us were in the forest. Where did these videos come from?
Samson, Jolene, and the others were also stunned. Their faces turned pale. It's over… We're all finished!
Even Evangeline was astonished. She, too, was confused about the video's origin.
The video showed the night the production team lost contact. Meghan asked Jolene, Travis, and Kendrick to isolate Evangeline and rob her things. When Evangeline refused, Meghan had them beat her. The five had beaten Evangeline to a pulp and stolen her things while she bathed. Meghan selfishly kept everything. The video also showed them forcing Evangeline for food. It showed the night Samson was scratched by a monkey and fell unconscious. Meghan and the others left him. Evangeline collected herbs and treated him. The next day, Meghan lied to Samson that she had saved him. Samson tried to push Evangeline into the river, but she threw him in instead. Kendrick wanted to save Samson, but Meghan hugged him to prevent him from entering the river. The hidden cameras captured her shrewd and sinister look.