Chapter 106
Moreover, they’d been perpetrators. Miranda had always regarded the family as nothing short of beasts.
Poor Miranda had never been treated like a person by either her adoptive or biological parents..
“One of the main sponsors of this show is the Hawke family,” Sebastian said quietly, his voice calm. “So be careful; they might try to sabotage you.”
Miranda chuckled. “Well, let’s see if they have the guts to do that.”
Sebastian’s lips curled up slightly, curious to watch the scene unfold.
Right now, the show’s producers wouldn’t dare to mess with Miranda. After all, she was now Ms. Lancaster, and her connections were formidable.
The big shot behind this show had been a guest at the Lancaster Group’s banquet, so judging by those factors, they wouldn’t dare cross Miranda.
That was why they treated her with such respect and humility. Not to mention, Miranda was the star of the show, already trending with countless hashtags in just a short while.
Even if it came down to a choice from two, the producers would rather see the Hawke siblings get a verbal thrashing from Miranda to boost ratings.
They’d prefer angering the Hawke family over provoking the Lancaster Group and the host of wealthy heirs and heiresses backing Miranda.
When the camera panned around, it caught Miranda and Sebastian just finishing their conversation, turning away from each other.
The way they occasionally whispered to each other had already sparked quite a bit of shipping among online
viewers.
After all, both were easy on the eyes, and Sebastian was always standing up for Miranda. This kind of natural chemistry was like candy for fans hungry for a good romance.
On stage, the teams had picked their members, and Lysander’s Vortex Esports immediately chose Arabella.
The chat was flooded with comments about sibling bonds and potential sibling romance. Arabella’s fans were over the moon.
After the teams were set, Arabella chimed in abruptly, “Why don’t we let the guests join the teams too? Wouldn’t that be more fun?”
The host chuckled. “But our rules don’t allow for guests to join.”
Arabella turned to Miranda and went on, “It’s breaking the rules that makes things interesting. Don’t you think so, Seb?”
She flashed a sweet smile at Sebastian as she said this. The latter frowned at the way she called him “Seb“.
The host glanced at the director, seeking guidance. The director turned to the guest section.
“Director, the viewers are saying they want the guests to join,” the assistant director mentioned.
Sebastian replied coolly, “I’m not that familiar with you, Ms. Arabella Hawke, so let’s not use nicknames that might lead to misunderstandings.”
Arabella continued to smile. “We’ve met before, not strangers, calling you that is totally normal, no?”
Sebastian’s frown deepened. Miranda pressed her lips.
Sebastian was too polite for his own good. If it were Elian, he’d have shut her down immediately.
Arabella pouted, “Lysander, can we have Seb join our team?”
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Another team member interjected, “But we already have enough people.”
Arabella insisted, “Just have someone sit out, it’s no big deal.”
This suggestion didn’t sit well with Lysander and the other team members.
Lysander frowned. “That doesn’t seem right.”
Arabella persisted, acting all sweet, “It’s just a fun match, what does it matter?”
Two of the team members showed signs of displeasure. They were teammates, had worked hard to be here, and how could they just be sidelined at Arabella’s whim?
Then, she specifically looked at Miranda. “As guests, you must be familiar with the game, right?”
After some discussion with the director, the host asked, “So what do our three guests think?”
The director waved it off with a smile. “I’m too old for this, let the younger folks have fun.”
Miranda smiled. “Sure, I’m in.”
Sebastian shrugged, “Whatever.”
The host got excited, uttering instantly, “Alright then, let the teams pick their guests! Miranda and Mr. Everhart will join as the sixth members! But, for the sake of entertainment, the final decision on whether guests play will be up to the team captains!”
Lysander, catering to Arabella, chose Sebastian. Arabella turned on the charm towards Sebastian.
The other team, feeling disgruntled, had no choice but to pick Miranda.
The original balance of team–to–celebrity ratio was meant to give celebrities screen time and boost team popularity.
Now, Arabella’s whims had forced someone to miss their chance in the limelight. So, not everyone was thrilled.
Everyone knew, despite what the host said, that the captains would want the guests to play.
“But I won’t join any team. I’ll be a one–person team. I don’t want anyone to miss a chance to shine,” Miranda suddenly said, her voice indifferent.
“But just you? You don’t have enough people for a third team,” the host pointed out.
Miranda grinned. “I’ll play with bots.”
Sebastian, who had been silent since the selection started, spoke up, “Count me in.”
Miranda glanced at Sebastian. His lips curved slightly. “You can consider me a bot.”
The audience in the live stream chat went wild.
“Miranda is so kind, I’m literally crying!”
“Arabella is so selfish! All for her crush, she’s attempting to let others miss out.”
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