The Queen They Buried

Chapter 226

Carmen’s eyes widened in sudden panic. Almost immediately, her phone rang-it was a call from a company executive. “Miss Wilson, Nick’s death is all over the internet! What should we do now?”

Nick was the streamer who lost his life in the accident despite rescue efforts. Carmen’s head was spinning as she frantically grabbed her phone. She didn’t even need to search-when she opened her news app, bold headlines screamed at her.

[Genius Sisters or Ruthless Killers?]

Upon clicking, the article carefully revealed how MindDrift ruthlessly exploited its streamers through relentless battle punishments, causing many to become injured or ill, and, even more shockingly, leading to some fatalities.

Soon, fans voiced concerns online, noting that in a previous livestream, Nick appeared distressed and asked to end the session, promising to finish the punishment later. The opposing streamer refused, accused him of dodging the challenge, and even threatened to report him if he didn’t comply.

To maximize profits and encourage user spending, Carmen implemented strict rules: anyone found intentionally avoiding challenges would face penalties-minor violations would incur a fine. At the same time, more serious offenses may result in a complete account ban. Nick had no choice but to endure the punishment. After that, he never went live again.

that the old incident has resurfaced, Aubree not only reached out to Nick but also made every effort

help Aubree expose the platform. That night, the internet erupted-viewers circulated clips of battles where both sides casually threw around nearly 300 million dollars. The sheer

distance. The backlash against Carmen had gone far beyond simple criticism-she had become the face of public outrage. The hostility was so overwhelming that stepping outside risked more than just harsh words; someone

ordered to shut down by the authorities. Whether the ban would ever be lifted

admiration just yesterday. However, this morning, she woke up to find a notice from school stating that she

nearest object and hurled it at Carmen. At such close range, the projectile struck her forehead with brutal force, causing

“But she’s our daughter!” Her voice trembled as she cried. Alice never imagined that

Carmen like

flicker of panic and guilt flashing across his face. His heart softened—he was about to comfort her when Daxton’s frantic, panicked voice suddenly pierced the

Daxton exclaimed, breathless from rushing back after being away last night. The moment he heard

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