Chapter 448
Chapter 448:
Gabriela spent nearly the entire day at the police station.
Fulton’s family refused to negotiate, shutting down any hope of bail.
Soon after, Billy arrived with Benedict and assured Gabriela they were confident they could get Tessa released. Only then did Gabriela finally breathe.
Back at home, she nearly collapsed onto the velvet sofa, her mind replaying the same image over and over: Tessa’s face, smeared with blood and despair. The ache in her chest was unbearable.
Loretta appeared quietly with Truett in her arms. Her voice was soft as she asked for an update.
Gabriela straightened and forced steadiness into her tone. “Don’t worry. Mr. Moss already brought in Benedict, one of the best lawyers, to handle everything p>
But Miriam’s concerns were elsewhere. Her voice trembled with unease. “The internet is going wild over this p>
And she was right. Tessa’s blood-soaked image had already gone viral, spreading like wildfire and feeding the bottomless appetite of the online crowd. This time, Tessa and Fulton hadn’t just made headlines. They had ignited a nationwide storm.
Raven and Sigrid wasted no time capitalizing on the chaos. Riding the wave of attention, they thrust themselves into the spotlight. Night after night, they appeared in popular livestreams, parading themselves as the aggrieved family while collecting generous payouts from interview after interview.
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Meanwhile, Farley and Ken tried to defend Tessa online, but their words drowned beneath a flood of jeers and poison.
Gabriela stayed composed. “Don’t bother with them. The tide will turn soon enough. Those ugly words aren’t worth your attention p>
Tyler had already dug up the identities of the men who attacked Tessa back in college. Now, all that remained was dragging them into the light.
Meanwhile, Rebecca stormed into her home, her anger boiling over as she flung her car keys to the floor.
How could Wesley be so blind? They had once been schoolmates. Their families were equally powerful. She was just as beautiful as Gabriela, perhaps even more refined and accomplished.
Why, then, did his eyes follow Gabriela alone, as if Rebecca didn’t even exist? Her resentment curdled into something darker. She regretted not having run Gabriela over when she had the chance.
“Becca? What’s wrong p>
Rebecca froze, her fury interrupted by a familiar voice.
She turned to see Jasper standing in the doorway with Matthew beside him, both watching her with puzzled expressions.
In an instant, she smoothed her face into gentle sweetness. “Jasper, what are you doing here p>
“I came to discuss the Eventide Vale project with your father,” Jasper said, his tone calm. His gaze lingered on her with quiet affection. “But tell me — who made you this upset p>
At his tenderness, Rebecca sank heavily onto the sofa, her voice bitter. “It’s Wesley p>
She snatched up her phone and pulled up a video clip. The screen lit with the image of Tessa, bloodstained and frantic, sprinting from the scene after stabbing Fulton.
“Their fight is everywhere online now,” she said through clenched teeth. “Tessa’s become the villain, and Gabriela’s being dragged through the mud right along with her. Wesley actually thinks I orchestrated this. That’s ridiculous. What does Gabriela’s downfall have to do with me p>