Chapter 6

The scene was filmed and spread online. Mia became a complete laughingstock. But she wouldn’t just take it lying down. Within days, Mia concocted a “twisted” narrative. She wrote about their relationship, painting herself as the victim, subtly implying I had seduced Haley. According to her, they were just on a break, not broken up, and I had seized my chance. Under her guidance, I became the “homewrecker.” She was the victim of this love story. Mia even produced a depression diagnosis. Public opinion split. Some called her a manipulative liar; others believed she was fighting for justice. Haley remained silent. As if it had nothing to do with him. Silence implied consent. Mia seized the moment, hiring online trolls to stir the pot. Soon, online vitriol against me exploded. “Birds of a feather flock together.” “What kind of person befriends a mistress?” “This whole drama is probably cooked up by that Lucy for clout.” “The mistress’s friend is a gold-digger. Truly alike.” Mia rode the wa