Jessica sensed an opportunity to regain Michael's affections through the support of her fans who were fervently backing her as his future fiancée. She wasn't about to let this golden chance slip away. Her eyes gleamed with calculation as she ran a finger along her perfectly manicured nails. With a sly smile playing on her lips, she grabbed her phone and dialled a number. She knew exactly how to use this situation to her advantage.
In no time, fabricated news articles with screaming headlines like 'Chioma, the heart-stealer,' dominated online searches, with a torrent of hate responses. Many people were unaware of the true nature of Chioma's relationship with Michael, but with Jessica seemingly out of the picture, they unleashed a relentless attack on Chioma. Doctored photos of Felix and Chioma together surfaced online, along with some secretly taken photos of Michael and Chioma circulated like wildfire, each image fuelling the flames of outrage. The online community erupted, comment sections overflowing with angry emojis and accusations. They believed Chioma was a homewrecker, the sole reason Michael and Jessica's perfect relationship had crumbled.
Cruel comments flooded social media, each one a virtual slap. 'Slut!' and 'Gold digger!' were just a few of the insults hurled at her. Chioma was left in utter shock as she was bombarded with an unimaginable amount of insults and online abuse. Chioma scrolled through the relentless abuse, her hands trembling, her phone slipping from her grasp as the enormity of the situation hit her. Just when she thought the torment would end with the insults, the search term 'who takes the whore slum?' suddenly skyrocketed in popularity, with every story featuring Chioma's picture attached to it. She found herself grappling with how to handle this onslaught. Perhaps, she decided, the best course of action was to calmly let it pass.
To the online community and netizens, Jessica had been in a peaceful relationship with Michael without causing trouble, and they had held onto the hope that the couple would eventually seal their relationship at the altar. But now, not only had Chioma seemingly ruined Felix's life, she had also tarnished Michael's reputation. Consequently, these stories became the hottest topic online, with many blaming Chioma for being the root of the problem. If she hadn't appeared out of nowhere, they believed, Michael would still be with Jessica.
Meanwhile, Jessica watched from her tablet the chaos unfold, a triumphant glint in her eyes. The screen bathed her face in a cool glow as she scrolled through the online frenzy she had orchestrated. Leaning back in her chair, she took a slow sip of her wine, savouring the smooth liquid as it trickled down her throat. With a predatory smile playing on her lips, she tapped Patricia's number on her phone, ready to capitalise on the situation she had so meticulously crafted.
'Aunty Patricia, I was actually considering offering more money to ensure that Chioma's news never gets taken down,' Jessica said.
'Absolutely, Jessica! Do whatever it takes to have Michael,' Patricia replied.
Jessica's grin widened. 'I understand,' she said, pleased with Patricia's response.