Their Punching Bag Became The Storm novel Chapter 62

Chapter 62 Ungrateful Snakes

Chapter 62 Ungrateful Snakes

Once Whitney did that, the internet would explode with twisted narratives and fake outrage. It could also give her a bad rep really quickly. That wouldn’t help Whitney’s rise to stardom at all.

But Emily was just way too two–faced. Except for those die–hard fans who were as thick–headed as a brick wall, anyone with half a brain could see right through Emily’s callous disregard for others‘ lives.

[When she was in danger, she practically wanted everyone else on the boat to plunge into the water and risk dying with her.

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[After the lifeguards pulled her out, she pretended to be clueless, not caring about saving anyone else. She just kept urging Chase to hurry up and get the boat out of there.]

[She knew damn well the waves were wild out there. The lifeguards got swept away repeatedly, but she only fretted that her own boat might get swept away. Never once did she consider the lifeguards could be marooned without rescue.]

[By the time Wild Beauty rushed to save them, those two lifeguards were already wiped out. If she hadn’t shown up in time they would’ve been done for when the next wave rolled in.]

Emily’s fans and the paid trolls immediately kicked up a fuss.

[When did Emily ever show a lack of concern for others‘ lives? Didn’t she say she didn’t want everyone else on the boat to go through the danger with her?]

[After Emily saw her teammates were all safe, didn’t she want to jump back in and help the lifeguards? It’s just that she took a tumble into the water and was too exhausted. Chase wouldn’t let her go, that’s all.]

[It’s not like Emily didn’t want to help. You can’t badmouth her just because Whitney was the one who pulled off the rescue.

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Those comments actually made some neutral viewers crack up.

[Weak and exhausted? Was it a rescue mission or a performance? Anyone with eyes can tell. She couldn’t even stand on her own two feet and had to be carried by Chase. Shouting about saving people doesn’t mean she actually did it.]

[She’s bawling her eyes out and can’t even take care of herself. How’s she supposed to find her way?]

The live chat turned into a battlefield as fans from all sides threw shade and roasted each other nonstop.

Whitney’s fans were as unyielding as Whitney, who had been ordered to apologize but refused to admit any fault or say

sorry.

Faced with Chase’s angry scolding and commands, Whitney simply raised her hand and gave her fingers a light pinch. Her fingers were speckled with droplets of seawater, sparkling in the light. They made her hands look so delicate, as if they might break with just a little pressure.

Yet, with the seemingly fragile hand, Whitney curled her lips into a cryptic smile. “I didn’t just slap her. I’m fully capable of doing the same to you.”

She thought to herself, ‘You two are cut from the same cloth. Neither of you gives a hoot about others‘ lives, yet you still pretend to be noble and selfless.‘

As Whitney raised her hand, Chase couldn’t help but recall the slap Whitney had landed on him the day before. Whenever he thought about it, his cheek still tingled with that fiery sting.

Whitney might look delicate and fragile, but in fact, she packed a real punch. He knew it well.

Without thinking, he grabbed Emily and stepped back with her. As soon as he did that, his face fell into a deeper scowl. Chase wondered, ‘Why should I back off? What the hell am I scared of Whitney for?‘

Whitney took the production team as her cover to call out Emily on camera. She’d cooked up a good excuse, so she wasn’t afraid to go after Emily.

He didn’t believe for a second that Whitney would actually dare to hit him right in front of the cameras.

The Andersons were all camped out in the livestream, keeping a close eye on Emily.

If the Andersons caught sight of Whitney slapping both Emily and him, there’d be no way she could ever get officially recognized by the family.

“You both deserve to get slapped.” Suddenly, a cold, deep voice broke in.

Ryan stepped up behind Whitney and laid a hand on the towel wrapped around her neck.

Chapter 62 Ungrateful Snakes

From where he stood, it looked like he was wrapping his arm around her shoulders, pulling her into his embrace.

But Ryan just hooked his finger around the towel, lifted it, and plopped it back on Whitney’s head.

His fingers brushed against the skin on Whitney’s neck, sending a shiver down her spine, like a jolt of electricity. She jerked her neck back, feeling a bit flustered.

Ryan once again helped her wipe her still–damp hair. His hands kept moving, but he casually lifted his gaze, shooting Chase a cool, indifferent glance. “Whitney has every right to put you two in your place.”

When Whitney came at him all high and mighty, Chase felt a flash of fear before anger quickly took over.

But when Ryan’s gaze fell on him, it was like the air around him had frozen solid. He couldn’t breathe right, like all the oxygen had been sucked out of the place. And that coldness kept seeping through his skin into his body.

When facing Whitney, he was all tough, barking out orders like he owned the place. But with Ryan right there, he didn’t dare to say a thing.

Ryan dropped his gaze, locking onto Emily standing behind Chase. Her face was pale, yet her expression was twisted with stubborn resentment.

Ryan smirked, his voice casual but dripping with a devilish, mocking undertone.” You seriously have no clue who’s been cleaning up your messes, huh? A few slaps are getting off lightly.”

With that, Ryan casually rested his hand on Whitney’s shoulder, guiding her toward their quarters on the other side. “Why waste your breath on a bunch of ungrateful snakes? If they piss you off, just go for it. I’ve got your back,” Ryan said.

word. His voice wasn’t loud, but it was clear enough for Chase and Emily to catch every

He was warning them, and dropping a hint too. No matter how many times Whitney laid into them, he would always have a way to protect her.

He continued, “Go change out of those wet clothes. We’ve got two more days to go. Don’t run yourself ragged.” Chase and Emily watched the pair walk away, their faces darkening with fury.

Especially Emily, who was barely holding back her overwhelming resentment and bitter jealousy.

Ryan was a legend in the entertainment world. He was the undisputed king at the very top of Roynfort. With just a single word, he could turn someone’s fate around. Everyone knew that, including Emily.

Whitney slapping her was supposed to be her shot at turning things around.

But because of Ryan’s stance, not only could she not make a big deal out of it, but she’d also be branded as someone who didn’t give a damn about others‘ life, thanks to Ryan’s words.

She could almost picture how tarnished and notorious her reputation had become.

‘It’s all because of Whitney.

‘Why does Ryan always treat Whitney like she’s some kind of VIP? What’s so great about her that I don’t have?

‘Every time I try to cozy up to Ryan, all I get is a brush–off. Why is it always Whitney that Ryan goes for?

‘Does Whitney have to snatch up everything that’s supposed to be mine?” Emily’s eyes turned red with fury.

She couldn’t imagine how she’d face that person’s wrath once she left the wild island after this episode wrapped up. If that person lost faith in her, she’d be ruined. She’d be finished.

‘No! I can’t just roll over and admit defeat. I’m not losing to Whitney. No way, she vowed to herself.

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