Ariana simmered with fury but couldn't help but chuckle. As she scrolled further down, a chorus of voices emerged, each claiming to possess inside knowledge or to be close friends with Brielle. They all asserted that Brielle and Jasper had a longstanding relationship, with Ariana cast as the intrusive third party meddling in their affair.

Moreover, many proclaimed themselves to be employees of the Anderson Group, insiders privy to the situation.

“Ariana has perpetually exploited Brielle’s fame to suppress newcomers and seize all available resources for herself."

“Indeed, Brielle and Jasper have endured Ariana's presence for the sake of family harmony, but now she has finally crossed the line.”

“Ariana's actions are utterly repulsive, attempting to steal her own sister's fiancé."

“Poor Brielle, burdened with such a sister. She has stood by Sarah's side since Sarah rose to prominence."

Ariana was left baffled by the onslaught of these comments. The orchestrated efforts of these paid commenters were no less skillful than the media outlets in their distortion of the truth.

Ariana reported the comments

There were, of course, a few level-headed netizens who suspected that Brielle was manipulating public opinion.

But amidst the chaos, someone decided to further fuel the fire by posting photos of the recent conflict between Ariana and Brielle.

Several photos were posted, first showing Brielle and Jasper handing out wedding candies at the company, followed by a scene where Ariana and Brielle confronted each other.

These images, seemingly unrelated at first, when presented together, painted a picture that implied Ariana was the troublemaker, driven by jealousy. And to make matters worse, Brielle's pitiful expression in the photographs only intensified the sinister narrative surrounding Ariana.

As soon as the photos were posted, a swarm of paid commenters swiftly joined the discussion, further solidifying Ariana's “guilt”.

The accompanying text, cleverly twisting the truth, swayed public opinion overwhelmingly against Ariana.

In a sudden realization, Ariana understood why Brielle had acted so strangely that day - she had been waiting for this moment.

At the sight of these developments early in the morning, Ariana's anger flared.

Turning her attention back to the trending news, she discovered that Brielle's new movie release date had surged to the top as well. It became evident to Ariana that Brielle had malicious intentions, leveraging this controversy to promote her film. By discrediting Ariana through the court of public opinion, Brielle was not only gaining exposure but also boosting the movie's popularity.

While Ariana was left to grapple with the arduous task of debunking the rumors and contacting various parties to prove her innocence, Brielle could effortlessly ride the wave of publicity. Regardless of the outcome of Ariana's efforts, Brielle stood to benefit from this situation, while simultaneously causing Ariana immense distress.

Ariana found herself in the eye of a public opinion storm, not just for herself, but also for the artists under her management.

Especially Sarah.