Chapter 28
Arabella had always been treated like a little princess, adored by her online followers But now, she was hearing words she never thought she’d hear, facing a kind of injustice she had never experienced
Reading those harsh comments, she threw things around her room in anger before collapsing onto the couch and bursting into tears.
Dorian had a grim expression. “Someone’s out to get us. Dad’s already given the word, we need to sort this mess out quickly.”
Alistair spoke with a calm determination, “Don’t worry, I’ll have someone gather evidence. Every single person who wronged you will pay.”
Orion chimed in, “I’ve got the internet trolls ready to counterattack. They’re already on it.”
Lysander frowned. “Maybe we should hire a PR firm? This isn’t going to go away on its own. That video is bad news for both Bella and the family.”
Arabella, still crying, protested, “I didn’t do anything wrong. Why are they attacking me?”
She bit her lip in frustration. “I just wanted a small role in the play. If it weren’t for Miranda’s deliberate live–streaming. She hates me so much, she wants to ruin me.”
She felt as if the weight of the world was on her shoulders, and she was utterly miserable.
“I’ve always said, I don’t care about this status. I can give it back to her. If she just comes back, we’ll make it up to her. But she…”
Arabella was too choked up to continue, tears streaming uncontrollably down her face.
“What is Miranda trying to achieve?!” Orion punched the coffee table in frustration.
“How can she be so cruel? Doesn’t she realize the damage she’s doing to Bella?” Lysander said coldly, “I bet those negative posts being reinstated is Miranda’s handiwork.”
Alistair shook his head. “It can’t be her. She doesn’t have that kind of power. It must be her sugar daddy pulling the strings.”
Miranda’s actions, coupled with Arabella’s dramatics, led them to believe she had indeed found someone wealthy to back her.
They didn’t even know who this mysterious person was. Even Miranda’s audition success and landing that role were likely orchestrated by this man.
Dorian stayed silent. He suspected Elian was behind it all. That phone call… Elian was intentionally revealing his identity.
So those online posts might have been his doing too.
But he was baffled why would Elian get involved in this. If it really was him, he was someone the Hawke family couldn’t afford to cross.
What was his connection to Miranda?
Dorian looked at Arabella. “Keep a low profile for the next few days. I’ll handle the PR. As for Miranda.” he murmured, “I’ll have a conversation with her.”
Arabella nodded, still feeling hurt but obedient.
Soon, Dorian reached out to a couple of PR firms. They promised to mitigate some of the negative impact, but couldn’t guarantee full success. The cost was twice as much as other firms.
But right now, Dorian had no choice. Even knowing they couldn’t completely erase the negativity, he had to pay the steep price because no other PR company would take on their case.
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Chapter 2
So he accepted the high costs. The negative comments about them fluctuated, disappearing for a while but then reappearing shortly after.
Dorian could only resign himself to this reality. Meanwhile, Alistair made a statement on social media.
“I am collecting evidence and will send legal notices to those defaming my sister. I advise you all to consider your actions.”
In the past, netizens would have rallied behind Arabella, envying her good fortune. They would have praised Alistair, clamoring to be his sister.
But now, his statement polarized opinions. Half mocked and provoked, while the other half supported Alistair, urging him to protect his sister.
Then, a newly registered account named “Mr. Grey” posted a statement.
“Anyone who receives a legal notice from the Hawke family can come to me for free legal defense. Guaranteed victory.”
Wow. The internet buzzed with excitement.
People tried to uncover the identity of Mr. Grey, but to no avail. All they found was a renowned industry figure named Mr. Grey who had been quite famous three years ago.
