---- Chapter 261 "After Scarlett''s apology statement, her followers plummeted," Summer continued. "She went from eight hundred thousand down to barely a hundred thousand-and I bet most of those are just fake ounts she bought." "Then more people starteding forward with dirt on her. Turns out her whole image was fake-she wasn''t some sophisticated, wealthy international graduate. Just a woman with stic surgery hanging onto rich men.
Stories about how she bullied people when she had Sean''s backing also surfaced. I wouldn''t be surprised if Asher''s people paid for those trending topics-Scarlett was in the trending charts for three straight days." Summer sipped her tea and added casually, "I checked this morning and her ount''s been suspended. She''ll never work in social media again." Thalia''s expression remained neutral. "She brought this all on herself." Summer nodded. "Absolutely. Serves her right.
She got used to having powerful backing-never expected to hit a brick wall, I bet." ---- While they were chatting, Thalia''s phone rang. It was Victoria. Thalia answered, "Vic, what''s up?" Victoria''s voice sounded dejected. "Lia, are you busy?" "Not really." "Something''s happened. Could youe keep mepany?" Thalia immediately grew concerned. "What happened? Where are you? I''lle right away." Victoria gave her an address. "Tl be there soon," Thalia promised.
Hanging up, Thalia turned to Lucia and Summer. "My best friend needs me. I have to go check on her. Sorry to leave early-let''s get together another time." Lucia nodded. "Sure, bye." Summer waved. "Bye, see you next time." ---- After Thalia left, Summer asked Lucia, "Have you really gotten over Asher?" Lucia sighed, a sh of sadness crossing her eyes. "Notpletely.
I loved him for over seven years-it takes time to move on." She took a sip of coffee before continuing, "But I have given up on him. Time heals all wounds." "Seems like you''ve really epted it," Summer remarked. "That''s probably for the best. Pining after someone you can''t have isn''t healthy. Hey, I know this gorgeous half-European guy-great family background, great looks. Want me to introduce you?" Lucia shook her head with a wry smile. "I''m not ready for dating yet.
Jumping into a new rtionship before I''ve fully let go of thest one wouldn''t be fair to either of us." Summer nodded. "That makes sense. Take your time-you''ll move on eventually." Lucia looked down with a bitter smile but said nothing more. Thalia quickly arrived at Sebastian''s private vi. ---- Victoria''s eyes were red, clearly from recent crying. She exined to Thalia what had happened the night before. Thalia''s brows furrowed, her expression grave.
"What are you nning to do now?" Thalia asked. Victoria hung her head dejectedly. "Sebastian says Ian has agreed to the divorce. All I can do now is wait for them to finalize it. Their marriage has been empty for years anyway. They''ve only stayed together because of theplicated financial entanglements and difficulty dividing assets." Thalia nodded. "I never would have guessed Sebastian could be so dependable in a crisis.
Ian and Aunt Helen''s divorce will involve splitting considerable assets-the Quinn family fortune is enormous. For Sebastian to so readily agree topensate his father shows how serious he is about you." Victoria lowered her eyes, pressing her lips together. "His sincerity is something I can feel." "Sebastian is determined to build a future with you. What about you? What are your thoughts?" Thalia asked. "I thought about it all night and made up my mind.
I''m going ---- to stand firmly by his side," Victoria replied, her expression serious, eyes full of determination. Sebastian had just returned and overheard her words. "Vic, that''s all I needed to hear. Everything I''ve done has been worth it," Sebastian said, visibly moved. Awhileter, Charlotte arrived as well. Thalia and Charlotte stayed with Victoria all afternoon, leaving only after dinner.