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    Christina nced up with a faint smile. “You mean about me trending online?” She arched a brow, her tone light, almost amused. She was now among the top trends—for all the wrong reasons.


    “Christina, don’t take it to heart,” Chloe said quickly, her face flushed with frustration. “Dn and I are here for you. It’s all lies, and people are being cruel. You didn’t do anything wrong.”


    She looked at Christina closely, thinking the smile Christina wore was just a mask, hiding how much it hurt inside.


    “I didn’t expect to go viral so fast,” Christina replied with a chuckle. “I guess I’m officially an inte celebrity now.”


    Dn also thought that Christina was merely putting on a brave face, and he felt a pang of sympathy for her. The thought of all those strangers hurling cruel insults at her made his jaw tighten. A sh of anger flickered in his eyes.


    Dn gazed at Christina. “Let me take care of it. I’ll make sure the trending topics and the news get removed.”


    Christina shook her head, steady and unruffled. “That’s not necessary,” she replied, declining his help. “If we take down the news or the trending posts now, it’ll only make people suspect I have something to hide.” Removing those topics would only fuel the fire, turning public opinion even more vicious. That was exactly what the real culprit wanted. She wouldn’t let them get what they wanted. Anyone bold enough to spread rumors and drag her name through the mud should be ready for the bacsh.


    Dn’s brow furrowed. “Then we’ll track down whoever started this and set the record straight,” he said.


    “You don’t need to get involved for now. I’ll take care of it myself,” Christina replied.


    He exhaled and gave a small nod. “Alright. But if things get out of hand, promise me you’ll reach out. Don’t carry this all by yourself.”


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    “I promise.” A gentle smile touched Christina’s lips. Gratitude and warmth welled up inside her.


    Chloe chimed in, her eyes shining with pride as she spoke of her brother. “If tracking down the mastermind proves too tough, Dn’s the one you should ask. He’s incredible—no way he’d let you down.”


    Christina let out a lightugh. “That sounds good. Should I hit a wall, I’ll turn to him for sure.”


    Grinning, Chloe nudged a bowl closer to Christina. “Have another helping of porridge. Dn was up before dawn just to make it for you, you know,” she added, ever eager to nudge her brother and Christina together.


    A brief pause passed before Christina smiled and picked up her spoon. “Having Dn stay over does have its perks. Waking up to breakfast like this is a real treat.”


    Not missing the chance to give credit where it’s due, Christina turned to Dn. “Honestly, your food is incredible. If you ever wanted to switch careers, you’d make an outstanding chef.”


    Puffing up with pride, Chloe jumped in. “You bet it is! Dn’s cooking is so impressive that top chefs want his secrets. Imagine it, Christina. If you and Dn get married, you’ll never miss out on meals like this. Even if everything else fails, his food will keep everyone happy—and well-fed.”


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