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.

The country bumpkin

of the internet. “Rip that ‘Sweet Candy‘ troll to shreds! She’s as blind as a bat and as dumb as a doomnail. Selina over a healing saint? As if!”

was clear that people celebrated Howard and Gwendolyn, more interested in their contributions to society than some petty

hurled her way, Candy was

snatched up her phone

I’m about to blow a gasket! Those clueless trolls don’t know the real story! You and Howard were the couple made in heaven, and now they’re all about the hayseed heroine!”

was on a tirade, her voice

away! It’s that country mouse’s

just going through a rough patch, and that’s all! With your pedigree,

a heavy silence on the other end. Selina’s knuckles were white, her grip on the phone

Even the

was taking

she’s just too much. I

two are perfect for each other! and was their number one shipper. She shipped

to think so. Howie likes things squeaky clean, and he’s got a bit a complex. I’ve always played the part,

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