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.

was just another mid-tier player. After the incident, he was soon forgotten, as if he had never mattered at all. Now that the old incident has resurfaced, Aubree not only reached out to Nick but also made every effort to contact any streamer who had been affected

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

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 might lash out in a petty,

ordered to shut down by the authorities. Whether

yesterday. However, this morning, she woke up to find a notice from school

hurled it at Carmen. At such close range, the

into tears as she rushed forward, desperately trying to pull him back. “But she’s our daughter!” Her voice trembled as she cried. Alice never imagined that Ronald would

hurt Carmen

his face. His heart softened—he was about to comfort her when Daxton’s frantic, panicked voice suddenly pierced the air as he burst through the front

night. The moment he heard the news, he hurried home, only to realize he

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