Chapter 224

The announcement had smacked Selina across the face like a wet towel in one of those old locker room pranks.

And it elevated Gwendolyn to heights even the skyscraper couldn’t match–She was a scholarship girl, a Cinderella story backed by the Stellar Crescent Foundation. And she was giving back to the organization that lifted her from obscurity.

What a fairytale romance! The CEO of Summit Corp and the apprentice to a renowned doctor team up! They’re practically saints!]

I knew there was more to the foundation than just a love token. Talk about a slap in the face, literally!]

[While Selina’s pretty and all, our hearts belong to Dr. Quigley! Did you see her at the Bayridge Hospital charity event? Pure gold!]

Amidst the flood of admiration, dissenting voices still made their way through the chatter.

[Selina wouldn’t lie. She and Howard were seen as the ultimate power couple. Maybe Howard’s just a bridge–burner. And what’s this doctor’s apprentice? Sounds like a marketing stunt!]

[Could a country girl stack up against Bayridge City’s leading lady?]

In a mansion that screamed wealth and taste, Candy’s fingers flew over the keyboard, defending Selina and discrediting Gwendolyn.

thick as thieves, and Candy’s heart broke for her friend. The country bumpkin

commanded an army of keyboard warriors on the other side of the internet. “Rip that ‘Sweet Candy‘ troll to shreds! She’s as blind as a bat and as dumb as

more interested in their contributions to society than some

hurled her way,

phone and dialed Selina’s number.

online comments? I’m about to blow a gasket! Those clueless trolls don’t know the real story! You

on a tirade, her

supposed to be yours, and Howard has thrown it all away! It’s that country mouse’s doing. I’ll

and that’s all! With your pedigree, as the Hamilton heiress, who

other end. Selina’s knuckles were white, her grip on the phone tight. She had seen the clarifying

Even the

was taking

me. But Gwendolyn… she’s just too

are perfect for each other! and was their number one

Howie likes things squeaky clean, and he’s got a bit a complex. I’ve always played the part, kept myself just for him. But he still got swept away by

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