The rumors suggested that Ariana had first tried and failed to charm Jasper, only to marry his brother in a bid for wealth. They spoke of her entering the Anderson household in the unconventional role of a surrogate without the blessings of a proper wedding.

Furthermore, she was labeled a widow-maker; her husband's tragic death in a car crash barely a year after their union fueled such gossip. A tidal wave of online users chimed in, claiming previous reports had said Ariana was at the accident scene, fully unharmed. To their shock, the narrative claimed she had left her injured husband behind, leading to his unfortunate demise due to delayed rescue.

In an instant, the comments streamed in.

"I had a feeling she looked familiar! So, she made headlines five years ago, too?"

"Absolutely, I recall now. Not only the surrogacy tale, but she also tried to snatch her own sister's love interest. No line she won't cross, huh?"