RedNovelChapter 226 The Backlash Sierra took a deep breath, calming herself before reaching out to stop Madison. "That's enough, Maddy. You won't win against bots." Madison sent one last scathing reply before looking up. "Bots?" Sierra nodded, pointing at a few of the most aggressive accounts. "These were all created recently. They've never followed me, but they're attackingthe hardest.
"And then there are a few 'anonymous sources' leaking things aboutfrom campus. Whoever hired these bots is probably someone from campus." Madison scrolled through the comments again. Now that Sierra mentioned it, the pattern was obvious.
"These people are garbage," she muttered. "Sclassmates, but instead of supporting you, they're throwing you under the bus." Sierra stood up, heading to her closet. As she searched for an outfit, she commented, "I don't know who's behind the bots yet, but Benson's post needs to cdown. He has to make a public statement clearing our relationship." If she let this go, she would never shake the image of being a "cheater" who got in through connections. Even if she won the championship, no one would respect her.
She refused to carry that false reputation any longer.
She was going to confront Benson.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAt Oceanea Starline Media, Benson sat in his office, unable to focus on his work. Every few minutes, he checked his phone.
"Why isn't Cee calling me? Didn't she see my post?" Reagan entered, arms full of documents, only to find Benson staring blankly at his phone.
Raegan hesitated. Should he tell Benson that his post had only made things worse? That Sierra was now getting even more hate online? One glance at Benson's sour expression and he decided-nope. Not worth getting yelled at.
Not long after, the office went silent as soon as Sierra walked in.
Everyone had seen the news. Swere just curious to see the unfold, while others genuinely felt bad for her.
"Sierra, are you here to see Mr. Benson?" She nodded and headed straight for Benson's office.
As soon as she walked inside, hushed voices broke out.
"Man, what is wrong with Mr. Benson? Sierra used to like him, but he chose that goody-two-shoes, Sophie. Now that Sierra's moved on, he suddenly wants her back?" "Ugh, being liked by Mr. Benson is honestly a curse." "Have you seen the stuff people are saying online? It's brutal." The moment Benson saw Sierra, his face lit up with a smile, and he immediately stood up, looking at her with deep affection. "Cee." Looking at him now, she felt nothing but strangeness. She snapped when she thought about all the online insults, false accusations, and threats.
"Why did you say you're my boyfriend?" she demanded. "We already broke up, Benson." His smile faltered. He stepped closer, reaching for her hand. "Cee, you used to want us to go public. And I made sure to say that you got into the competition on your own-" Sierra frowned, cutting him off.
"Benson, do you seriously not understand? Making that post just made people doubteven more. One sentence from you doesn't clear my name. It only made things worse." His lips parted, but for once, he had nothing to say.
Sierra sighed, forcing herself to stay calm. "I've told you this before we're over.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmStop followingaround. Stop interfering in my life." She turned to leave, knowing this conversation was going nowhere.
But before she could take a step, he grabbed her wrist.
"Cee, please," Benson pleaded, his voice low, desperate. "Just giveone more chance. Nove you properly this time. We can start over, just like before." As he spoke, he tried to pull her into his arms, just like he used to.
However, Sierra shoved him away, th cold, sharp eyes.
stepping back with cold "HOW!! "How long are you going to keep humiliating yourself?"
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