Chapter 10
Just one day later, Chloe’s dark secrets exploded across the internet.
Though she’d always branded herself as a charming minor influencer, the truth painted a far uglier picture. She had used her looks to lure wealthy men online, treating each new relationship
as a transaction.
She’d throw tantrums to manipulate her partners, only to demand gifts and money under the guise of reconciliation. On top of that, she’d even forged medical records to scam her fans for
donations.
Videos of her abusing the elderly and mistreating animals soon surfaced, clip after clip, undeniable evidence. And of course, all the slander she had spewed about me during her live streams was systematically debunked.
Dozens came forward to speak on my behalf. They testified that for over two decades, I had devoted myself to my in-laws’ household, raising Caleb, caring for my husband and tending to my mother-in-law with unrelenting dedication. Not once had I wronged them.
Every accusation Chloe made had been a lie, her only goal was to kick me out.
With the truth exposed, public sentiment turned on her with venomous speed. She had still been ive streaming when the scandal broke, clinging to her carefully crafted victim image.
But as the tide shifted, the same audience that had once comforted and defended her now
urned on her viciously.
You called her a leech? You’re the one who drained your boyfriend dry!]
She sacrificed half her life for that family and you dare smear her like that?]
You’re not just twisted, you’re evil!]
You disgust me! Go rot in hell, you two-faced bitch!]
Comments flooded in, drowning her stream in hatred.
Chloe panicked, trying to explain herself, but it was no use. No one believed her anymore.
She slammed the live stream shut but it was far too late.
The outrage was relentless. The traffic she once used to twist the truth now turned into a wildfire of backlash.
Right then, my phone rang. It was Caleb.
“Mom…” His voice trembled with tears. “Chloe is being attacked online. Everyone’s cursing her.”
I scoffed coldly, “You call that an attack? That’s what truth looks like.”
He paused.
Then, trying to sound softer, “Mom… Chloe’s just a little blunt, but she’s not a bad person. Can’t you speak up for her? If you help her get through this, I promise. I’ll let you come back. We’ll live together as a family again.”
I laughed, furious.
“Caleb, you brought this crazy woman into my life. You expect me to clean up her mess now?
Don’t be ridiculous.”
“And as for that house, it’s mine. I’ll take it back and live there as I please. I don’t need your permission.”
He started to panic.
“Mom, don’t say that, we’re still family…”
“Get lost.” I ended the call without another word.
The fallout continued.
Chloe’s account was banned, her brand deals dissolved and legal action was filed against her.
As for Caleb’s family, their support of her only made things worse.
The world dubbed them the “Ingrate Family.”
Carlos was pressured to resign. The mother-in-law was ridiculed at the market.
They became a public cautionary tale. Mocked, shamed and isolated.
