Chapter 789:
Yet, that was merely the beginning of the complications. Following the thread’s explosion in popularity, the troll traced Louis’s alternative account and revealed their discussion from the night before.
In this era where online users often assumed the role of investigators, it wasn’t long before they traced the account back to Louis.
The situation escalated with Louis’s involvement, drawing scrutiny upon him. The trolls jumped at the opportunity to criticize him.
“Why is Louis even on Lena’s side?”
“How can he claim the Best Actor award with such antics? The entertainment industry’s standards must have declined.”
“Louis’s film, A Dream Within A Dream, is currently showing. He’s clearly willing to degrade himself by engaging with trolls just to boost ticket sales.”
“It’s ridiculous—he hides behind an alternate account, hurling insults while staying anonymous.”
Confronted with the flood of comments and his argument with the troll now public, Louis could no longer feign ignorance of Elena’s alter ego, Lena. He offered an apology, “Sorry, Elena. It seems I’ve stirred up some trouble for you.”
Elena appeared calm. “You’re aware that I’m Lena?”
Louis confirmed with a nod, “I had my suspicions.”
Elena simply nodded in return, choosing not to inquire about how he came to that conclusion. The details didn’t matter to her.
Elena scrutinized the evidence chart with a critical eye. She noted that the allegations of plagiarism largely involved phrases she frequently used, which were her own. These familiar phrases had been misrepresented, twisted to look like proof of her plagiarizing. At a casual glance, the evidence seemed damning, but a deeper analysis would reveal its flaws—it was crafted to mislead the public.
Suddenly, Louis interrupted her thoughts with an exclamation.
Her gaze shifted upward as he started a video. “Check this out, Elena! There’s a new video online from when we were picking the cast!”
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This video set off a fresh storm of controversy. The internet was soon abuzz with explosive reactions.
“Incredible! Lena turns out to be Miss Harper, and she’s Louis’s sister!”
“It makes sense now why Louis was tirelessly defending her against the troll all night. Lena is his sister.”
“Doesn’t the Harper family rank among Klathe’s elite? What drives them to pursue profits in the entertainment sector?”
“One engages in producing plagiarized novels, while the other capitalizes on connections to snag lead roles. Together, they seem to conspire to deceive their audience. It’s disgusting!”
“I once viewed Louis as a revitalizing force within the entertainment scene, but he’s turned out to be yet another disappointment.”
“The entertainment sector is exploiting its audience. Louis is not merely an actor. He’s a member of the privileged elite.”
Public sentiment intensified rapidly, causing Louis’s reputation to decline by the day, with widespread demands for his exit from the industry.
Louis’s phone rang, his agent’s voice brisk and cautious on the other end, advising him not to post anything, not to show his face, and to let the internet run its course—burn out on its own.
The call barely ended when a sharp thought struck Louis. He stood up from the sofa without hesitation. If Kiera saw the mess online, she would panic for sure.
Halfway into his coat, Elena called out from behind, “You’re heading out? I thought your agent told you to stay put.”
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