Chapter 166

Someone even released evidence of Laurel bullying female classmates in high school, proving this had always been her

character.

The attacks gradually expanded from her love life to her work and personal life.

News about Laurel’s poor acting skills, lip–syncing during performances, plastic surgeries, stepping on former friends to advance her career during her three years abroad, and sabotaging newcomers one by one, these topics climbed the trending search rankings.

I raised an eyebrow as I watched the explosion of posts online. No wonder Blake wanted me to clarify things – the pressure from public opinion had clearly become too intense for him to handle.

My phone rang, and Astrid’s name flashed on the screen.

“Audrey!” she exclaimed as soon as I answered. “You seen what’s happening online? This is karma! Laurel Rose thought she could destroy you with internet trolls, but it backfired. Now she’s the one whose reputation is in ruins!”

I frowned. “Besides me, who else has Laurel Rose offended?”

Though I was pleased to see Laurel facing backlash, I wasn’t naive enough to believe this tide of public opinion was spontaneous, especially when strong enough to leave even Blake helpless.

“With her personality,” Astrid coughed nervously, “isn’t it normal she’s offended powerful people? She…”

“Astrid,” I cut her off. “How much did you spend orchestrating this?”

silence, Astrid sighed. “You’re too sharp. I couldn’t stand watching Laurel bully you, so I

people could clean up those posts in minutes. Tell me the truth. How

just small change. The real money came from Felix and the mysterious person

the phone. “Felix is involved in

doing the work. The person who put up most of the money is the mysterious figure behind him. I’ve asked him repeatedly, but he won’t say

words made my head buzz with sudden

This mysterious person…

wasn’t some wealthy admirer with a

But rather…

Blake’s POV

Chapter 166

corridor, I accepted a file from

out,” Michael said. “Felix Thompson is

he received two transfers. One

sum… was from Mr. William

stared at the transfer figures, a cold smile forming on my

really went all out to

couldn’t delete those posts,

it to Michael. The proof was right there my grandfather had pulled serious strings to

I said. “We’re going to the

the file. His eyes darted toward

about Miss Rose?”

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