Chapter 220

"Serena…" Patricia cautiously approached me. "Have you… seen the news?" My heart sank, a bad feeling creeping in. I unlocked my phone, and there it was, trending at the top—"The Maid's Rise to Power in a Wealthy Family!" The attached photo was blurry, but I recognized it instantly—it was a photo of Mom when she was younger. Clicking into the article, I found a vivid narrative painting Mom as a scheming woman who seduced Mr. Hastings Senior, climbing from a lowly maid to the position of Mrs. Hastings Senior. The words were dripping with malice, filled with baseless speculation and slander. The comment section was even worse, overflowing with insults and personal attacks. I took a deep breath, suppressing the rage bubbling inside me. Who could have done this? "Serena, I already know about the situation online," Alex said. I turned to see him standing behind me, his tone steady and composed. "I've contacted the PR department. They'll handle it as soon as possible." "Thank you." I