Captivated by the Ruler of the Underworld
Chapter 181 Social Media Explosion

Sylvester Gomez was in the midst of spoon-feeding Lela porridge when the news broke. Lela, in response, swiftly pushed Sylvester's hand away and wrestled herself off his lap. Sylvester had an inkling that this situation was about to take a turn for the worse.

He spun around to confront the servant who had switched on the television, his voice a harsh bark, "Who gave you permission to turn on the TV? Shut it off."

The servant recoiled at his outburst and stammered, "I'm sorry, sir. I didn't mean to."

She felt unjustly accused. It was a daily routine for the master to watch the financial news live stream at this hour, and the on-duty servant was expected to turn on the TV.

This was the norm, and no one had ever been reprimanded for it before. She was at a loss as to why the master was so irate this time.

Just as she was about to comply with his order and turn off the TV, Lela snatched the remote control from her hand, refusing to let her switch it off.

Witnessing Lela's agitation, Sylvester felt a weight settle in his heart. Who could be so thoughtless as to provoke this reaction?

Good, he thought.

He was eager to see who had the audacity to be so reckless.

Lela positioned herself in front of the couch, her gaze riveted on the TV screen.

The host of the entertainment news channel prattled on, even displaying a blurred photograph deemed potentially inappropriate for viewers.

Lela's lips thinned, her eyes reddening as she swiftly reached for her phone.

By this point, the internet was already in an uproar.

Flora Harrison, although not an A-list celebrity, was known for her attractive looks and the innocent, demure image she had cultivated since her debut. Despite her minor celebrity status, she had amassed a significant fan base. Aside from a few industry insiders, the public viewed her as a beloved national figure. The older generations admired her for her good looks, impressive acting skills, and roles in popular TV shows.

But now, this very person was embroiled in a scandalous controversy.

Even the most reputable television stations were openly naming and criticizing her.

This was bound to be a devastating blow to her reputation.

Lela's grip on the remote tightened before she tossed it aside and bolted upstairs.

Her phone was upstairs.

Lela unlocked her phone and began scrolling through the internet. The TV was one thing, but online, the situation was entirely different.

In this era of internet freedom, where there were no laws to prevent it, anyone could become a keyboard warrior.

#FloraHarrison A once chaste and pure woman becomes a woman of passion#Trending

#National BigSister having fun in the casinos, deceiving the public's emotions#Trending

#Heard Flora Harrison's opportunities all come from using her body#Trending

#Formerly a chaste and pure woman, now a fallen woman, the perception is horrible#Trending

The scandalous news had virtually taken over the entire trending search engine, spreading like wildfire. People were starting threads, hurling insults, and stirring up discussions. Some added fuel to the fire with their mockery and sarcasm. Despite Flora Harrison's loyal fans attempting to defend her in the comment sections, their efforts were nearly drowned out by the overwhelming criticism.

As time passed, internet sleuths began unearthing more information, brazenly revealing supposed truths about Flora Harrison's affairs. Trolls, delighting in the chaos, piled on even cruder insults.

"I'm gonna hurl... Never thought Flora Harrison would be like that. Makes me sick," one commenter posted.

"Does she even have any entertainment industry connections? How could she climb the ladder of success without some dirty tricks? Who would believe otherwise?" another speculated.

"Hey, no need to be harsh," someone else chimed in. "There are still people in Hollywood who maintain their integrity. Seems to me like Flora Harrison got herself into this mess."

"Some folks just look for shortcuts, not realizing that such paths often lead to ruin. Today's stars can't hold a candle to the veteran actors of the past."