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Chapter 23: the storm

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Vanessa POV

The last 24 hours had been nothing but trouble. Susan's controversy had spread rapidly throughout all blogs, social media platforms, and entertainment channels. The leaked sex tape, hidden affairs, and corporate wrongdoing associated with her name dominated the headlines.

I was stunned, just like everyone else, but my stomach fell as I browsed through the comments and saw my own name dragged into the chaos.

"Vanessa Coleman is lying. She has always had it out for Susan."

“Susan deserved it!”

"She faked her relationship with Edward and now she's trying to destroy Susan too?"

"I wouldn't be surprised if she leaked this herself for revenge."

And the worst one —

“Edward is probably just using Vanessa. Can’t wait for him to dump her.”

These were disgusting. And False.

Once a rumor started to spread, it was hard to stop it. I sat on the edge of my bed, scrolling through the articles as fear grew within me.

Even though I understood that I would always b
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