Chapter 301

Comments fluttered across the live stream like snowflakes.

"Finally, season two! Beatrice looks stunning today!"

"How dare Bianca show her face after hurting Beatrice last time?"

"Who's that new civilian girl clinging to Julian?"

Evelyn Laurent sensed hostile gazes as cameras panned over the guests. She instinctively moved closer to Julian Langley.

"Relax," Julian murmured, maintaining his Oscar-winning actor aloofness.

Beatrice Quincy approached with a saccharine smile. "Need help, Julian?"

"No." His curt reply made her smile falter.

A flicker of malice crossed Beatrice's eyes when she glanced at Evelyn.

"Ugh—"

Bianca's sudden retching broke the tension. She crouched on the sand, face ashen.

Evelyn frowned and pulled a water bottle from her bag.

"Here."

Bianca looked up, startled. "Thanks..." Her weak gratitude held complex emotions.

The cameras captured it perfectly.

"That civilian's surprisingly kind."

"Total act for screen time."

Timothy Gold clapped for attention. "Welcome to 'Sibling Revelry' season two! We'll spend ten days surviving on this private island!"

He winked. "You've noticed our two mystery guests."

Cameras shifted to Liam and Lucas Croix, who fidgeted under the celebrities' gaze. Rachel and Leo Clemenson appeared more confident from last season's popularity.

Crystal Rothschild clung to her brother Hugo's arm. "Hi everyone!"

Hugo merely nodded, his icy prince persona intact.

"First challenge—build your camp!" Timothy announced. "Two hours. Teams of two."

Evelyn moved toward her brother, but Beatrice intercepted.

"Partner with me, Julian?"

"I already have one." Julian strode to Evelyn, leaving Beatrice digging nails into her palms.

Danmu exploded.

"What's happening?"

"Who IS that civilian?"

Island winds whipped Evelyn's hair. She glanced toward the dense jungle, sensing unseen eyes watching...