Chapter 275
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The gossip-laden article painted a sensationalized account of Sophie's supposed "social climbing history."
The most outrageous claim came in the final paragraphs—alleging Sophie had seduced an elderly sugar daddy old enough to be her grandfather, who lavished fortunes on her.
Vivid details described their transactional relationship: he provided resources and connections while she offered youthful beauty. The narrative grew more ludicrous, asserting Sophie desperately sought to bear his child.
Reportedly, the childless tycoon promised half his estate for any offspring. But due to past lifestyle choices causing infertility, Sophie allegedly underwent expensive fertility treatments for a precarious pregnancy.
The hard-won pregnancy ended in miscarriage. Worse, the sugar daddy's health rapidly declined. Desperate, Sophie supposedly sought new patronage—leading to her clash with Summer Sky Entertainment.
The article portrayed Sophie as a scheming femme fatale. She allegedly fabricated an affair with a finance prodigy to sabotage his relationship, exploiting his need for privacy to gain advantage.
The cruelest irony? It hinted the sugar daddy condoned this—playing the doting "father figure" to secure his mistress's future.
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Though patently absurd, the story went viral.
Even non-fans devoured the scandal. Planted comments in curated discussion threads pointed fingers at Evelyn Sinclair.
"If only the fan club still existed!" Iris Cooper fumed. "At least someone could defend you."
These Buzz Accounts were cunning. Using pseudonyms, they could claim fictional storytelling if sued. Deleting posts only fueled conspiracy theories about powerful suppression.
Evelyn reassured her: "Disbanding was right. They shouldn't waste time on my troubles."
"Our priority is finding that interviewee." Roman Young tapped forged documents—only the photo was genuine.
Iris frowned. "What good would that do?"
"It's our breakthrough." Evelyn's gaze hardened. "I'll make Hugo Lee retract these lies himself."
Her instincts rarely erred. This mysterious applicant held the key.
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Before leaving work, Eleanor Kingsley called.
"Evelyn, could you and Alexander come for dinner tonight?"
The gentle tone held caution. Evelyn understood—the scandal had reached the Kingsleys.