Reborn Heiress: Taking Back What Is Rightfully Hers!
Chapter 424: The Media Frenzy

Chapter 424: The Media Frenzy

Although this was the plan, both Amelia and Chloe felt a heavy weight in their hearts. If Tiffany wasn’t dead, it was only a matter of time before the truth came to light.

When Ella found out, would her emotions spiral and affect her pregnancy?

Amelia and Chloe trusted their friend implicitly. Ella had no shortage of wealth, love, or prospects. There was no logical reason for her to envy an actress like Tiffany, who had no bearing on her life. Clearly, someone was out to frame Ella.

Yet, they felt powerless to intervene. All they could do was pray Eric would resolve the matter quickly and decisively.

Meanwhile, Ella was resting on her bed, weary and unaware of the storm raging across social media. Deprived of her phone and computer—thanks to Eric’s insistence on limiting her exposure to potential radiation—she could only ask the house staff to bring her some books from the study. However, after a few pages, her fatigue returned. Pregnancy seemed to sap all her energy; even her usual appetite was gone despite frequent nausea.

She had no idea that Tiffany’s tweets were wreaking havoc online.

In LXL Entertainment’s boardroom, Eric’s icy expression filled the room with a palpable chill.

Several shareholders, already harboring resentment toward Ella, had begun criticizing her involvement in the escalating scandal. However, their comments were abruptly silenced by Eric’s sharp reprimand.

Although Tiffany’s tweets hinted at Ella’s involvement, there was no concrete evidence linking her to the incident. The board members exchanged uneasy glances, unsure how to proceed.

"Dismissed. I’ll handle this," Eric said coldly.

The room erupted into murmurs of confusion and dissent.

"Mr. Nelson, are you planning to ignore this? Tiffany’s actions are causing significant damage to LXL’s reputation!" one of the executives argued.

"Exactly. If this continues, the company’s image will suffer irreparable harm!" another chimed in.

Eric’s sharp gaze swept over them, his tone laced with scorn. "Are you all deaf?"

The room fell silent as the executives cowered under his glare, their heads lowered to avoid his icy stare.

Eric’s expression was one of contempt as he studied the gathered executives. Instead of strategizing solutions, they were eager to place the blame squarely on Ella. Their inability to think critically in a crisis made him question their value to the company. While they might excel in management, their shortsightedness was a liability to LXL’s long-term growth.

In his private office, Eric met with his trusted aides, John and Michael.

"Boss, our team couldn’t locate Tiffany’s whereabouts," John reported quietly.

Eric leaned back in his chair, his demeanor calm but calculating. "There’s no need to search. She’ll show herself soon enough. Staying hidden for too long would only raise suspicion."

Michael frowned, his voice tense. "Boss, this couldn’t come at a worse time. Eight Sins Mountain is in the middle of its promotional campaign. Tiffany’s antics are clearly intended to disrupt it."

Eric’s eyes narrowed. Tiffany’s motives went beyond mere sabotage; she was aiming to tarnish Ella’s reputation irreparably. In the court of public opinion, Ella was already being cast as the villain responsible for orchestrating Tiffany’s car accident and subsequent disappearance.

A knock at the door interrupted his thoughts. Another assistant entered, carrying a thick dossier.

"Boss, here are the files you requested. It’s a complete profile of the men Tiffany was involved with during her time in Country W."

Eric flipped through the documents. On paper, these men appeared to be ordinary actors from Country W, none of whom had achieved significant fame. Compared to Tiffany’s meteoric rise, their careers were unremarkable.

Eric’s office was thick with tension.

Looking through the dossier, Eric saw profiles of three men tied to Tiffany. With a cursory glance, he dismissed them. "None of these men are the one behind her."

"Boss, our team is continuing the investigation. We’ll inform you the moment we find anything," John assured before leaving the room.

Eric leaned back, his expression sharp. Tiffany had clearly used a meticulous plan to orchestrate her reappearance. She’d pulled off a *golden cicada molting*—a strategic ploy to fake her death and mislead everyone. Her timing was impeccable, capitalizing on Ella’s return to ignite chaos at the airport.

This move wasn’t just calculated to unsettle Ella but also to destabilize the upcoming film promotion. Tiffany’s death had sparked massive attention for the movie, boosting its early buzz. Now, with her sudden reappearance and insinuations of being framed and imprisoned, the stakes were higher.

If Tiffany supported the film, it could skyrocket. But if she showed disdain or disapproval, her legions of fans could boycott it in protest. LXL Entertainment stood to suffer significant financial losses, and Ella’s reputation could be irreparably tarnished.

International fans revered Tiffany as an acting icon. If the narrative painted Ella as the mastermind behind Tiffany’s alleged imprisonment, she’d be vilified and targeted with relentless harassment.

"Dig deeper," Eric instructed, his voice icy with resolve. "Investigate the influential figures who supported Tiffany during her early career, particularly those connected to her breakout roles. Their family backgrounds, histories—everything. I want a full report."

"Yes, sir," John replied, nodding firmly before leaving to carry out the order.

Eric turned to the others in the room. "Under no circumstances should Ella know about any of this. She’s in the middle of her pregnancy and must not be exposed to any emotional strain. Her well-being is the priority."

Everyone agreed. Eric, still unconvinced, called home to emphasize the importance of shielding Ella. He instructed Lucas and Mrs. Harris to ensure Ella avoided exposure to television, mobile devices, or the internet altogether.

Later that evening, Eric took to Twitter, posting a response with his trademark gravitas:

Eric Nelson: I was stunned to see Tiffany’s reappearance on Twitter. Her reported passing devastated both my wife and me. To learn she’s alive fills me with surprise and relief. If Tiffany is in danger, I urge her to contact me or seek police protection immediately. I’ve reported this to the authorities, and I trust justice will prevail. Rest assured, any shadowy conspirators behind this will be dealt with swiftly.

He tagged Tiffany in the post, hoping to elicit a response.

But Tiffany remained silent.

The lack of a reply fueled wild speculation and online backlash. The comments section of Eric’s post descended into chaos:

"Mr. Nelson, we used to think you were every woman’s dream and a paragon of justice. Turns out you’re just shielding your vile wife!"

"It’s obvious Ella framed Tiffany. Stop pretending to care!"

"You and Ella are nothing but a pair of scheming scumbags. Tiffany’s talent and beauty threatened you, so you tried to destroy her!"

"Tiffany is a national treasure. How could you and your wife stoop so low? Do your parents know about the disgrace you’ve brought upon your family?"