Ariana seethed that someone would still employ such outdated smear tactics.

It was clear that the “sugar daddy" Carl alleged was none other than Holden. Merely because he had seen Shawn visiting her, the fool had spun wild speculations.

Online debates grew increasingly heated over the identity of her mysterious benefactor.

"No way a small agency got her on the show without assistance. I bet she's got a wealthy guy funding her."

"Meh, just because she's attractive doesn't mean she has a sugar daddy. Not everything is about looks."