Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 67

The angle was nothing short of devious.

In the photo, even though both faces were blurred, any uninformed onlooker would probably think they were flirting in broad daylight.

And the tabloid that published the shots didn't miss a beat, tossing in their usual sensational commentary.

[Mr. Fordham picks up his new flame in a luxury car after work—caught in the act! The chemistry is off the charts! Poor Joanna, she deserves better.]

Underneath the post, Joanna's fans all but stormed the comment section.

For the past six months, Joanna and Chester had been trending nonstop, their relationship status the subject of endless speculation.

Naturally, Joanna's fans had long ago dubbed Chester—the wealthy, handsome heir to The Portside Circle—their "brother-in-law" and shipped the two relentlessly.

There was even a dedicated fan group online: "Joanna & Chester."

【Joanna & Chester Number One】: Who's this desperate homewrecker trying to seduce our brother-in-law? Back off!

【Joanna's Little Butterfly】: Such a staged photo. How much did that woman pay you for this? So disgusting!

【Joanna's Fangirl】: Thanks, but our girl isn't interested! Brother-in-law already picked her up from the set!

【Love Joanna】: I can't stand that woman's smug face! Does anyone know her Instagram? Tag her—I'll drag her through the mud!

Celestine scrolled through the comments with a blank expression.

She was almost grateful she'd never been much of an internet person before.

Otherwise, as the actual wife watching these outrageous comments from fans, she might have been driven mad with anger.

She'd meant to just glance at the gossip and laugh it off.

But she'd underestimated just how rabid Joanna's fans could be.

That night, someone leaked the unedited photos—her face exposed, her name attached for all to see.

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