Chapter 548:

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Hayley raised a brow, a faint, knowing smile forming on her lips. “Just as I expected. Emmalyn, I hope your performance lives up to my expectations.”

The studio lights flicked on, and Emmalyn’s live stream began.

Under the banner of “Daughter of the Morgan Family,” backed by the family’s aggressive promotion, the stream surged in popularity almost instantly. Viewer numbers skyrocketed within seconds.

On screen, Emmalyn appeared flawless. Her makeup was delicate, accentuating her soft, innocent eyes. Every movement carried the grace and fragility of a refined socialite, effortlessly stirring sympathy.

“Is that Emmalyn Morgan, the Morgan family’s adopted daughter? She’s gorgeous!”

“She appears genuinely kind at heart. It’s no surprise that someone like Hayley would bully her.”

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“Are you live streaming to expose Hayley’s evil deeds? You have our support.”

While ordinary viewers were still reacting, hired commenters flooded the chat first, aggressively shaping the narrative and directing all blame toward Hayley.

Emmalyn’s eyes flickered briefly to the soaring viewer count in the corner of the screen. A faint, satisfied smile tugged at her lips, but disappeared in an instant as she shifted into a fragile, tearful expression.

“Good evening, everyone.” Her voice was soft, with a gentle nasal tone that tugged at the heart. “I gathered the courage to go live tonight to support my good friends, Paula and Karin.”

She hesitated, her eyes growing dim. “I had remained silent, naively believing that my endurance would prompt my sister to change and offer an explanation to the victims.”

A single tear slipped down her cheek, clinging to her skin in a heartbreakingly delicate way. It shattered whatever restraint remained among viewers.

“Please don’t cry, sweetheart! Someone like you shouldn’t waste tears on a monster!”

“My heart breaks for you. What has that crazy Hayley done to you? Don’t cry. She’s not worth your tears!”

Fueled by the overwhelming support, Emmalyn drew in a breath and forced a fragile smile. “Thank you for your support. You’re right. My tears shouldn’t be wasted on someone so cruel.”

Her eyes suddenly turned cold as she stared into the camera, as if addressing someone behind the screen. “Hayley, don’t blame me for being harsh. I seek only justice for those who are genuinely kind.”

After saying that, she tapped the screen and played a video clip.

In the footage, Paula and Karin appeared utterly terrified, kneeling before the camera, repeatedly bowing their heads, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.

Despite being muted, the footage vividly conveyed Hayley’s domineering demeanor and her misuse of authority.

The evidence was undeniable. Viewers who had once doubted Paula and Karin now turned completely against Hayley, joining the backlash.

“This is insane! What kind of era are we living in where people are forced to kneel like this? This is a direct insult to the law!”

“I was wrong. I thought it was staged. Hayley really is this cruel.”

“Hayley, come out and apologize! Someone like you belongs in prison!”

As the screen flooded with curses, Emmalyn experienced a sense of exhilaration, a trace of satisfaction gleaming in her eyes. But she knew that this was only the beginning.

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