Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 225

"I still believe Miranda's gone too far. I mean, blood is thicker than water, right? Even her parents have tried to make peace. She's just so cold-hearted."

"Wasn't the money Miranda spent from her adoptive family? She does splash out quite a bit."

"Let's not just single out Miranda. What about Arabella? She's been spending her adoptive parents' money for years."

"I heard a rumor that Arabella might have been involved in some serious bullying at school. Not sure if it's true, though."

"Unless there's proof, don't spread rumors. Alistair will sue you guys if you keep this up!"

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Meanwhile, the online gossip mill kicked into high gear with a new bombshell revelation.

An anonymous classmate of Arabella's posted a detailed account of how Arabella bullied her peers, particularly targeting Sunny and Cathy. The post was thorough, with a clear timeline and vivid descriptions of specific incidents, even backed up with some old photos.

The two accounts sharing these stories went viral, causing a massive uproar.

The Hawke family scrambled to control the damage, but the story was already out there, impossible to contain. They tried hiring online trolls to report and distract, but the posts were being shared and commented on by more and more of Arabella's former classmates.

"I was in Sunny's class. I heard she tried to take her own life by cutting the wrist but was saved just in time."

"I always thought it was weird how Sunny changed so much, became so quiet. And there were those rumors of her compromising photos being spread around. Turns out Arabella was behind it."

More rumors emerged about Arabella's entanglements with other men, claiming she liked to string them along, even when her brothers’ protective nature was well known. She supposedly led some boys on knowing they weren't interested, causing unnecessary drama.

Theo jumped on Twitter, furiously tweeting about Arabella. The internet was ablaze with discussions; everyone was gossiping over the topic.

At the Hawke residence, the sound of a sharp slap echoed through the house, casting a dark shadow over the family.

Arabella lay sprawled on the floor, her cheek swollen and red beyond recognition. The recent cosmetic work she had done shifted awkwardly under the force.

"You’re a real monster! All these years, and this is how you repay our kindness?" Mrs. Hawke was trembling with rage. "I can't believe I never saw how cruel you really are! What else have you been hiding from us?"