Chapter 12

That sudden engagement news hit the internet like a lit match tossed into gasoline. Within seconds, the whole internet erupted into chaos. People had just finished laughing at Zara for being stupid. Now that the "top student" persona had completely fallen apart, the mockery found a new target and turned meaner. All the doubts Dominic had forced down with money and influence came roaring back like a dam breaking. More and more "insiders" and "college classmates" began speaking up. Some used their real names, while others chose to stay anonymous. This time, they weren't afraid of Knight Group's power. The truth and public outrage had already grown far beyond it. "Zara isn't a prodigy at all! She failed multiple classes in college! She barely even graduated!" "Those award-winning codes and projects were Isobel's work. I was in their group. I saw everything myself!" "Isobel is the real prodigy! She's humble and hardworking. She earned the national scholarship and took first place in