Chapter 112
On the other side, at the live show, the cameras were rolling, capturing the preparation of the two competing teams.
Miranda, trying to avoid upsetting Marion, decided to keep quiet for the time being. After all, she didn’t want her newly launched company to crumble because of a PR disaster.
However, her silence seemed to dampen the show’s buzz. Sebastian, too, wasn’t saying much. He just sat there with an air of elegance, occasionally sipping his coffee, and every now and then, he’d glance at Miranda, whispering a few words to her. This only added to the silence in the guest seat.
There was sporadic commentary from another director guest, but for the most part, the only sounds in the studio came from the two teams.
The host decided to stir things up and handed the mic over to Miranda. What followed was a scene like this during the teams‘ prep time.
When Arabella started whining, trying to avoid training, Miranda chimed in, “What’s my take? I’d say the team should just replace her.”
As Arabella lagged behind in practice, whining, “Oh, I’m so bad at this, I’m such a klutz, I give up, I can’t do it,” Miranda didn’t hold back. “Yuck, does she really think that’s cute?”
When Lysander comforted Arabella, saying, “It’s alright, Bella, just stick with me, it’s no big deal if you can’t keep up,” Miranda quipped, “Wow, that’s impressive. If they lose, maybe they should just leave the circle.”
Seeing the stars of the Shadow Reapers were diligently practicing with their teammates, Miranda noted, “Vivian’s got great speed and sharp reflexes. Well, she’s quite the looker. Their teamwork’s solid, way better than dealing with that dead weight of the other team.”
When the Shadow Reapers analyzed their new members, Miranda observed, “No complaints here, their analysis is spot on. The new members all adopt aggressive strategy, switching to that suits their lineup perfectly.”
The Shadow Reapers got complimented. It was then that people realized Miranda wasn’t just there to slam others; she could dish out praise too, albeit directly and without a hint of subtlety. Besides, she carried her own opinions on their analysis of the game, which began to change the minds of some viewers who had initially held a grudge against her.
Still, there were a few dissenting voices.
“Miranda’s not targeting the Hawke siblings, she’s just stating facts. Why isn’t she slamming the Shadow Reapers?”
“Hahaha! Miranda is my happy pill – every line she says cracks me up.”
“Is this what it means to be a master of snark? I’m loving it!”
“Exactly, just look at the difference between the two teams. Vortex Esports is held back by Arabella, who’s proud yet lazy and can’t keep up. Shadow Reapers are working hard! Even the stars are down to earth. It’s my first time seeing this side of Vivian, and I’m a new fan now.”
“Only those who work hard deserve admiration, right? What does Arabella have to show for it? Just her four brothers?”
“Oof, better not say anything. Arabella’s fans might come at me with ‘if you’re so good, why don’t you do it?‘ Well, I have a busy schedule.”
“Arabella herself said she isn’t good, so what are you expecting from her? If you’re so good, why don’t you do
it?”
“Some folks should just chill. Even if Bella’s not great, so what? Don’t forget there’s Lysander. Our guy will carry
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Bella to victory, no sweat!”
As the show’s viewership numbers climbed back up, the producers breathed a sigh of relief. It had to be Miranda; her comments were indeed pure gold for ratings. Even though Sebastian didn’t speak much, his occasional responses to Miranda kept things interesting.
