A blogger claimed that Bianca’s confidence in her bet with Zoey was because of a romantic connection with Vincent’s godson. Vincent supposedly favored Bianca as his godson and chose Sophia as the lead role in his new movie.
Several photos of Bianca and Blake were also attached to the post.
These included pictures of them dancing at a party and dining together. The most sensational was a photo of Bianca caught between Blake and Dave in a club’s private room the previous night.
But in this photo, only Dave’s back and part of his face were visible.
This rumor was strategically released early in the morning, giving Bianca no chance to respond in time.
Upon hearing the news, Natalie’s fans launched a counterattack online. The comments on the trending topic were quite lively.
“Looks like Bianca was involved with Vincent’s godson. That explains her overconfidence.”
“It’s a shame that Natalie, despite her talent, was overshadowed by Bianca, who had connections.”
“Doesn’t Vincent always say he doesn’t use connections for casting?”
“That’s just for show. He’s hypocritical when it comes to his family.”
“We oppose shady deals and unfair advantages for those with connections. If this continues, we’ll boycott all of Vincent’s movies.”
Meanwhile, other comments were off-topic, discussing unrelated matters.
Bianca felt confused and overwhelmed by the situation.
“After Vincent’s dinner party, Bianca’s popularity skyrocketed. She gained 2 million new followers on social media. Many were impressed by her intelligence, composure, and sharpness, especially after she exposed Zoey at the dinner.”
“The godson of Vincent is quite attractive, but the other guy seems even more charming.”
“Even though we only saw a glimpse of his face from behind, he looks more appealing than many actors.”
“I’ve fallen for him. If anyone knows him, please message me.”
“Bianca is a role model for women everywhere. She’s juggling two handsome men. My respect for her has only grown since she confronted Zoey.”
Sophia seemed upbeat about the positive comments. She asked Bianca, “What’s going on with you and Blake? And who’s the other guy in the photo?”
Bianca replied cautiously, “Shouldn’t we focus on clearing up these rumors?”
But Sophia insisted, “You always say the truth can’t be false and false can’t be true. I’m more interested in your happiness right now.”
After a moment of silence, Bianca said, “I need to get to work. I’ll talk to Blake about this situation.”
After hanging up, Bianca realized Zoey’s intentions from the previous night. Zoey was using Bianca’s connection with Blake to tarnish her reputation and turn public opinion against Vincent.
Vincent was well-respected in the industry for his fairness and careful decision-making. He strongly opposed casting based on connections or money.
Vincent wouldn’t just ignore this situation…
When Bianca arrived at work, she felt the icy stares from some colleagues as she entered her department. Those who already had issues with her took the opportunity to make sarcastic comments. Some, encouraged by Zoey, were actively trying to create negative sentiments.
“I heard from HR that Blake applied to be a singer here and asked for Bianca as his agent. Looks like they’ve been linked for a while.”
“Some people use their romantic relationships to get ahead in their careers. It’s obvious that some things never change.”
“And there are those who constantly praise and admire people like her. It shows how society’s values are getting worse every day.”
****
After dinner, Zoey’s colleagues accidentally found out about her education. Some coworkers in her department started backing Bianca.
“It seems Bianca and Mr. Lopez’s godson didn’t do anything wrong. Maybe that guy is just imagining things. In the picture, Bianca seems closer to another guy. Could he be her boyfriend?”
Bianca ignored the gossip and went straight to her office. When she opened the door, her colleagues exclaimed, “Hey, look! Brandon’s biggest supporter is openly supporting Bianca!”
Bianca frowned, walked into her office, shut the door, and quickly logged into her Twitter account.
In the trending topic about her, an account named BrandonFanatic was defending Bianca against people online.
One person wrote, “Bianca has a sexy face, obviously meant to attract men.”
BrandonFanatic responded, “If you don’t have a mirror, find something to see yourself in! Look closely. If a charming woman can attract a man, why can’t you? Are you really that unappealing?”
Another person commented, “Maybe Bianca just sleeps around and uses men’s connections.”
BrandonFanatic fired back, “Maybe you should think about why successful people aren’t interested in you. Could it be because you’re not attractive and you’re lazy?”
The third person asked, “Is that other guy Bianca’s boyfriend? If she has a boyfriend and is messing around with another guy, she’s really awful!”
BrandonFanatic responded sharply, “Stop talking nonsense. Don’t you have anything productive to do with your life?”
After reading these exchanges, Bianca felt intrigued. The account’s name made her think of someone – Diana.
She promptly dialed Diana’s number.
“Hey, social media star. Are you free to chat?” Diana’s playful voice came through the phone.
“Diana, isn’t it a bit odd for you to defend me using Brandon’s biggest fan account?”
“What? How did you find out so quickly?” Diana asked, taken aback.
Bianca sighed; uncovering Diana’s secret was surprisingly easy.
“But when did you become Brandon’s biggest fan?”
“Well, it’s all about privilege, isn’t it? Money talks, as they say!” Diana proudly declared.
“Have you talked to Brandon?”
“Even better, I have his number!”
Bianca’s eyes widened in surprise. “Seriously?”
She knew that celebrities often engaged closely with their most dedicated fans, but seeing it firsthand was still incredible.
“Why would I lie? In fact, I even got Brandon’s approval for what happened today. If you don’t believe me, take a look…”
Diana then showed Bianca a screenshot of their conversation.
“Mr. Foster, my dear friend Bianca has been unfairly criticized online recently. I want to stand up for her. Is that okay with you?”
“Go ahead and do as you see fit.”
Looking at the screenshot, Bianca was momentarily speechless. Brandon must have known that it could draw him into controversy if his influential fans got involved in disputes. But why did he agree?
“Brandon’s approval means he’s aware of what’s happening and supports you. Bianca, don’t worry. Keep moving forward confidently. With the support of his fans, we won’t let public opinion turn against you!”
Bianca felt a wave of warmth in her heart, realizing her best friend had been quietly looking out for her and offering support.
It boosted her morale and strengthened her confidence.
“Thank you, Diana.”
“Bianca! Remember, I’m your best friend forever! I didn’t do it for thanks but because I genuinely care about you.” Diana exclaimed passionately over the phone.