Ariana, overflowing with gratitude for the young girl’s assistance, swiftly uploaded both the drug test report and the video online, fervently proclaiming Tom’s innocence. She emphasized that he had been fervently performing at the bar, completely detached from any drug usage.

Yet, the comment section metamorphosed into a den of trolls and cynics who refused to accept the clarifications.

“He had the drugs in his possession. He might not have indulged this time, but who’s to say he won’t next?”

“Yeah, that underground bar seems sketchy. Why would anyone perform there regularly?”

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“Even if he didn’t partake, he must’ve been aware of the dealings, making him an accomplice.”

“People like him have no business appearing in public. He should withdraw from the competition! Spare the audience the spectacle. He doesn’t deserve it.”

a chorus of calls for Tom to step back from the competition. Ariana discerned the clandestine orchestrations at play, an insidious hand intent on

of paid commentators. Soon, the

Tom at the underground

sea of public sentiment turning against him, Tom’s spirit waned, and he confided with a heavy heart, “Perhaps I should gracefully step aside from the competition.

“No,” Ariana promptly interjected.

not

cannot yield now, for that would

the current situation, we are unable to vindicate ourselves clearly, and the live performance

his desolation

churning with a potential solution. Suddenly, inspiration struck, and

eagerly, a glimmer of hope illuminating

suddenly approached me and handed me the drugs. I was positioned in a spot that the surveillance cameras would undoubtedly

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