Chapter 254
Chapter 254:
How long could Yelena maintain composure?
The thought of Yelena eventually becoming a pariah, shunned and humiliated, sent a surge of satisfaction through Bella.
She could hardly wait to see how Yelena would handle it when the cracks in her facade started to show.
“Yelena, I just saw the livestream. You’re being attacked online, and I’m genuinely worried about you. Are you okay?” Bella spoke again, her voice dripping with fake concern.
Yelena’s lips curled into a faint smile, one that didn’t reach her eyes. She looked at Bella with a piercing gaze, her voice laced with subtle mockery. “You seem very concerned about me. Almost too concerned. I wonder…” She let the words hang in the air, her tone sharpening. “Did you have a hand in this? That mother-daughter duo showed up here today, and you were the only one home. Did you drive them away—or did you roll out the red carpet for them p>
Bella’s eyes flickered with unease. “I don’t even know what you’re talking about,” she said, her voice too quick, too calculated. “You know how it is—scammers show up all the time. We can’t just open the door to anyone. It’s too risky p>
Yelena’s sharp gaze caught every crack in Bella’s performance, the hurried deflection only confirming what she already knew. Bella had driven Tatiana and Sonya away, and now the two were leveraging their rejection to spin a tale of victimhood and moral manipulation.
“I’m just worried about you,” Bella continued, sliding effortlessly back into her mask of sincerity. Her tone was soft, her expression carefully measured. “You’re part of the Harris family now, Yelena. A tarnished reputation doesn’t just harm you—it harms all of us p>
Yelena’s lips curved into a faint, icy smile. “This is such a trivial matter,” she said, her tone light but dismissive. “You don’t need to concern yourself with it. Just focus on your own affairs p>
With that, Yelena turned on her heel and ascended the stairs, her movements calm and deliberate, as if to underline her indifference.
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Bella stood frozen, her nails digging into her palms as frustration flared within her. Why? Why wasn’t she reacting?
The Internet was buzzing with venomous chatter, a relentless tide of criticism aimed squarely at Yelena. Bella had counted on it to rattle her, but Yelena’s calm demeanor hadn’t wavered.
Bella believed Yelena was just putting on a show. No one could shrug this off so easily.
Her lips curved into a sinister smile as a new plan began to take shape.
After entering her room, Yelena closed the door behind her and opened a popular video-sharing app.
She didn’t even need to search.
As soon as she logged in, the trending topics plastered across the homepage told her everything she needed to know.
Dozens of videos dissected the issue, each echoing a narrative that painted Yelena in the worst possible light. Strangers, unaware of the truth, were quick to label her as ungrateful, accusing her of abandoning the family that had raised her for over a decade.
They repeated the story Tatiana and Sonya had fabricated, claiming that the Roberts family had only wanted to care for Yelena but had been cruelly cast aside now that she was living with her wealthy biological family. The narrative went further, alleging that the Roberts couple was heartbroken and nearly depressed because of Yelena’s supposed betrayal.
Clips of Tatiana and Sonya, with red, tearful eyes, dominated the app, their voices filled with anguish as they publicly accused Yelena of ingratitude.
The viewers not only condemned Yelena but also sent virtual gifts to comfort the grieving duo.
Behind the scenes, Sonya had hired online trolls to flood comment sections with supportive messages, ensuring the narrative gained traction. She had also paid to amplify their sob story, turning it into an issue no one could ignore.