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The cyber world was on fire with a fresh wave of backlash against Kylie, sparked by Craig’s statement. The talk of the town was that Kylie needed a stint in a mental health facility
So–called experts emerged, diagnosing Kylie with delusions, which suggested her love for her boyfriend had blinded her to reality, turning every woman near him into a perceived threat. They insisted it was high time that she saw a therapist.
These self–proclaimed professionals surfaced the moment Craig’s statement hit the web, and the local trending topics went
wild.
Trevor was scrolling through his phone in the car, and the drive though focused on the road, could cut the tension with at
knife.
Zach, who had just hopped in mid–journey, picked up on Trevor’s sour mood the second he got in. Glancing phone. Zach quickly piped up. “Mr. Walters, I spotted a bunch of so–called experts spreading misinformation online.”
“My sense of justice kicked in; I couldn’t stand by while the public was being duped. I made sure to expose these ‘experts. Their affiliated companies will be issuing statements soon, and they won’t be able to spew their nonsense anymore, Zach added.
Those clueless jokers don’t have a clue. They’re just parroting whatever the Lampard family pays them to say, Zach thought to himself.
Trevor locked his phone, rolled down the window, and lit a cigarette. He felt he’d been too involved in Kylie’s drama. potentially creating false hopes and suspicions for her. He decided this issue needed a more delicate touch.
After a few minutes of contemplation, he said to Zach with a stern face, “No drastic measures. Just put a lid on the online chatter.
Zach was taken aback, wondering, Is Mr. Walters backing off from helping Kylie now?
After leaving Starlit Villa, Kylie told Liam she’d be fashionably late. Then she headed to the police station where she’d filed a report previously.
During her drive, a flurry of WhatsApp messages and calls came in. She saw the screenshot Jessie had sent her–Craig’s statement on social media.
His statement accused her of being paranoid, convinced every woman near him was an affair, and claimed Melanie was an innocent victim in all this. He apologized to Melanie and everyone else she might have hurt on her behalf.
“Craig’s such a snake! He’s got no conscience. Kylie, I just posted on Instagram to support you,” Jessie fumed, incensed by Craig’s early morning antics.
Though Kylie was mentally prepared for Craig’s statement, it still stung. As she took a deep breath, her eyes shimmered with determination. She thanked Jessie for her support, mentioned she was on the way to the police station, and ended the call.
As she was about to hit the road again, Julie called. Her tone had lost its previous air of superiority.
“Given how things have blown up, I know you’re feeling wronged. You should place the blame on the boyfriend you chose, he’s the one who stirred up all this trouble. Melanie’s blameless. You can’t fault Melanie, so an apology on Twitter is in order. Once you’ve tweeted your apologies, we’ll figure out how to dial down the heat and send you overseas for studies, Julie said.
“Once you return, armed with international education, your dad can set you up with a position in the company and a suitable marriage. It’s not a loss for you. Just a temporary setback, Julie continued.
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Kylie couldn’t help but chuckle.
“What’s so funny?” Julie asked.
Kylie stifled her laughter and replied. “Tm laughing at your pipe dreams and fantasies.”
“Kylie, that’s incredibly rude! You have no manners. Who gave you the audacity to speak to me like that?” Julie retorted angrily
“She’s constantly defying me and provoking me with her outrageous remarks. Is she really not afraid of the Lampard family disowning her publicly? Julie pondered
kyle tapped the steering wheel lightly with her fingers. “It’s Melanie who’s been the aggressor, and you’re the one who can’t distinguish right from wrong. The term ‘manners‘ is as foreign to the Lampard family as a snowstorm in July. You’re using to reprimand me. Don’t you find it ironic?”
“Tell Melanie that she’s overreached, and when the time comes, he’ll be hoisted by her own petard. We’ll see how this then” Kylie added.
spin
After the time travel. Kylie had nothing to fear. She had her family and friends backing her up, and the courage to go all out, Suppressing the faint pain in her heart, Kylie added, “I was blind, trying to appease you. You’re not fit to be my mother.”
Julie stared at the phone that had gone silent, her mind racing. She couldn’t figure out why, but Kylie’s words–saying she wasn’t fit to be her mother–kept echoing in her mind.
She was Samuel’s wife, a prominent figure in Jardora, with three sons excelling in their fields, and a daughter, Melanie, who is both brilliant and beautiful, except for Kylie, the one switched at birth, whom she looked down upon, and after a few more scoldings, she became unfit to be her mother.
If it were before, Julie would have dismissed Kylie’s words, but now, she felt uneasy all over.
Melanie, noticing Julie’s furrowed brow, felt uneasy as she asked, “Mom, is Kylie still unwilling to apologize and won’t let this go? Craig has already explained, but she still blames me. If it doesn’t work, I’ll take the fall, go abroad to lay low, and let her
return home.
“Forget about her. She’s beyond redemption and stubborn as a mule. Let your brothers handle this and don’t dwell on kylie,” Julie said, frowning
Melanie was secretly shocked, thinking. ‘What exactly did Kylie say just now? Why do I feel like Mom is starting to brush me off now? I offered to apologize and go abroad, but Mom didn’t stop me or scold Kylie. Instead, she told me not to dwell on Kylic.
Melanie couldn’t just let Kylie slide. Without Julie’s knowledge. Melanie sent a message to her three brothers. [Kylie just called. She’s still not planning to admit her mistake or respect Mom. I feel like I caused all the trouble, so I should end it. I might as well swallow my pride and admit that Kylie is right]
Claude [Mel, no way. She should face the consequences of her actions.]
Austin: [We got this. Don’t worry.]
Chris: [Kylie is such a nuisance!]
Seeing their replies, Melanie smiled with satisfaction. She thought for a moment and then posted on Twitter as well. A picture of her with a wry smile, accompanied by the words “The truth will prevail. In just a few minutes, a bunch of people expressed their support and belief in her. She was curious to see what Kylie could do next.
Ten minutes later, Melanie was in high spirits, applying a facial mask and looking forward to meeting up with friends for a shopping spree later.
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She was only responsible for playing the victim, and her three brothers would handle the rest, Besides, she figured Kylie couldn’t make any waves now. Even if the video were discovered the online forces would bury the truth, and she had nothing to worry about.
Just then. Austin spoke urgently in their group chat. “Chris, whats up with the PR team? Why are there so many messages
hotel together?”
targeting Mel online now?! Wait, this video… Mel, did you and Craig really go are there so many messages
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