The Million-Dollar Heart

The cameras started rolling, and the reality show "Escape to the Wild" was underway.

The production team had scouted a variety of campgrounds, but it was up to the celebrity contestants to fend for themselves when it came to food and drink. At 8:30 each evening, a live broadcast was scheduled where fans could interact with the stars and vote for the least favorite. The one with the most votes would end up playing butler for the next day, taking care of all the chores.

On the first day of shooting, the group worked together to set up tents and cook dinner. It just so happened that Vivienne was not exactly an outdoorsy type.

Neither was Kala.

"Let me handle this, Granny. Why don't you sit and chat with Bo... Vivienne and the others?" Stephen, the only guy in the group, naturally took on more of the physical tasks.

Lucia and Lila also sat down, shamelessly buttering up Paloma Harris.

"Ma'am, your skin is just radiant."

"Ma'am, being around you feels just like being with my mom. So comforting."

The old lady was baffled. These two girls were not exactly known for their integrity, but they sure had sweet tongues.

Paloma clicked her tongue. "Oh, honey, we come from a family of good looks."

Vivienne could not help but burst into laughter.

Kala quickly tugged at her. "Vivienne, stop laughing. It's not nice."

Lucia and Lila did not dare confront Paloma, so they redirected her anger toward Vivienne. "You think it's funny? A murderer's granddaughter, I'd hide my face if I were you." Kala hung her head in shame.

But Vivienne, legs crossed nonchalantly, eyed Lucia. "Heard that the murderer gene is hereditary. Want me to give it a try tonight?"

Lucia shivered. "Are you trying to scare me? You dare say anything. Aren't you afraid of biting your tongue?"

should I

shall prevail. Some people never change, and if it weren't for family support, they'd be nothing." Vivienne

hit a nerve. "Dare to say that again, Vivienne, and

you and dragged you from the penthouse to the lobby. It cost

How

things were going south, she blocked the camera. "You little bitch,

roles for her, costing Lucia a hit show. Oh, and another

pale.

was you! I'll start with your mouth!" In a rage, Lucia slapped Lila

corner of her mouth, engaged

better than watching a dogfight. Kala was stunned. "Vivienne, how do you

to die

striking. "Gossip

loved gossip, but this was no

hired some online trolls to target Vivienne and Kala's broadcast with vitriol. The trolls filled the chat with demands for Kala to leave showbiz. Vivienne, known for her sharp tongue, went

murderer's granddaughter doesn't belong in showbiz.] Vivienne shot back, "And you do? Who's asking for you?"

afraid. The lightning

Kala's defense appeared,

not. Why are you

invited the defender to a private chat and, without a word, donated a lavish virtual gift

Even the trolls started

you can buy us? Don't think

so what?

didn't do anything wrong. She's a good actress. I've watched

gifted this

trolls slowly turned to

The intelligent ones know it. I don't want to hear another word about her leaving showbiz." The chat exploded