Chapter 225
Chapter 225
“I still believe Miranda’s gone too far. I mean, blood is thicker than water, right? Even her parents have tried to make peace. She’s just so cold–hearted.”
“Wasn’t the money Miranda spent from her adoptive family? She does splash out quite a bit.”
“Let’s not just single out Miranda. What about Arabella? She’s been spending her adoptive parents‘ money for
years.”
“I heard a rumor that Arabella might have been involved in some serious bullying at school. Not sure if it’s true, though.”
“Unless there’s proof, don’t spread rumors. Alistair will sue you guys if you keep this up!”
Meanwhile, the online gossip mill kicked into high gear with a new bombshell revelation.
An anonymous classmate of Arabella’s posted a detailed account of how Arabella bullied her peers, particularly targeting Sunny and Cathy. The post was thorough, with a clear timeline and vivid descriptions of specific incidents, even backed up with some old photos.
The two accounts sharing these stories went viral, causing a massive uproar.
The Hawke family scrambled to control the damage, but the story was already out there, impossible to contain. They tried hiring online trolls to report and distract, but the posts were being shared and commented on by more and more of Arabella’s former classmates.
“I was in Sunny’s class. I heard she tried to take her own life by cutting the wrist but was saved just in time.”
“I always thought it was weird how Sunny changed so much, became so quiet. And there were those rumors of her compromising photos being spread around. Turns out Arabella was behind it.”
“Didn’t Sunny have a crush on Dorian? I remember her slipping him a love note after school.”
“Cathy fell down the stairs, right? She dropped out after that, but she was always bullied. I wanted to help, but I was scared of crossing them.”
“I went to the same high school as Arabella. She was always bullying people and hung out with a rough crowd. When I tell my current friends, they don’t believe me. They think a ‘little princess‘ like her wouldn’t stoop so low. Well, here’s the truth for you. It is impossible to judge people’s heart from their face.”
“It wasn’t just a fall; Cathy ended up a vegetable. They say the culprit was caught, but no one’s sure who it is.” With these classmates corroborating the story, the anonymous posts gained credibility.
The internet exploded with reactions. People initially thought Arabella was just a fake heiress, a phony, but now she seemed much more malicious.
Clips of Arabella’s biological parents also resurfaced, fueling the fire. Soon, hashtags like #Arabella Bullying, #Arabella Vicious, and #GeneticInheritance were trending.
More rumors emerged about Arabella’s entanglements with other men, claiming she liked to string them along, even when her brothers‘ protective nature was well known. She supposedly led some boys on knowing they weren’t interested, causing unnecessary drama.
Theo jumped on Twitter, furiously tweeting about Arabella. The internet was ablaze with discussions; everyone was gossiping over the topic.
At the Hawke residence, the sound of a sharp slap echoed through the house, casting a dark shadow over the family.
Arabella lay sprawled on the floor, her cheek swollen and red beyond recognition. The recent cosmetic work she had done shifted awkwardly under the force. *
08:13
“You’re a real monster! All these years, and this is how you repay our kindness?” Mrs. Hawke was trembling with rage. “I can’t believe I never saw how cruel you really are! What else have you been hiding from us?”
