Chapter 388
Ethan Blackwood found Emily Carter's TikTok account within minutes.
Vivian Lockhart's stunning features filled his phone screen.
The small device held nuclear-level destructive power in its glowing display.
Ethan's grip tightened unconsciously. His piercing gaze remained fixed on the video.
"Hey lovelies! Welcome to SweetPea's live stream!" Emily chirped, adjusting her cat ear headband. "As you know, the hit show 'Love Connection' is casting non-celebrities. I secretly auditioned!"
The pink-clad influencer batted her eyelashes. "The producers said whoever gets the most donations tonight gets on the show. Help your girl make it big, okay?"
'Love Connection' was the golden ticket from influencer to celebrity status.
Emily had dragged Vivian onto her channel for extra views. "Meet tonight's special guest - the viral sensation herself, my cousin Vivian!"
"Hi everyone," Vivian forced a smile, making heart hands as rehearsed. "Please support Emily! Love you all!"
The cringe nearly made her vomit. This was the most embarrassing performance of her life.
Yet the audience ate it up. The chat exploded.
"Goddess Vivian! Marry me!"
"Queen of versatility! How can someone be this perfect?"
"Step on me please!"
"I volunteer as tribute!"
Emily's eyes widened at the flood of donations scrolling across her screen.
"Thank you for the 1500 Bits!"
"5000 Bits! You're amazing!"
"10000 Bits! Oh my god!"
Viewership skyrocketed from 10 to 30 million - unprecedented numbers for Emily's channel.
Her hands shook with nervous excitement. Normally she barely cracked 100K viewers.
When Vivian stepped aside, the numbers immediately dropped.
"Wait, don't leave!" Emily panicked. "Vivian just went to grab water! She'll be right back with a surprise!"
Some stayed, but many viewers disappeared.
"Quick question everyone," Emily improvised. "Which version of Vivian do you prefer? The badass from the viral video or this sweet angel?"
The chat erupted again.
"Both! I'd love her even if she picked her nose on camera!"