Chapter 62: Chapter 62: Recording Exposed
Hector York’s appearance sent the trending topics into a frenzy.
Countless rubberneckers rushed to the scene, stunned by the unfolding drama.
Everyone couldn’t help but wonder, ’How has it only been this long, and there’s already another huge scandal?’
Netizens who loved a good spectacle scurried about like badgers in a melon patch, digging for the latest tea.
Many people commented:
[I’m suddenly thinking Hector York is a pretty decent guy. Other than the plastic surgery, is there really anything else to hate on him for?]
[Seeing everyone speak up is actually making me emotional. It’s true that some teachers look down on their students.]
[Education needs to be taken seriously, but I hope the quality of our educators improves as well.]
[So where did Laura Rhodes get the nerve to spread rumors online? Didn’t she post a clarification earlier? Why would she jump in and stir up this mess?]
Chloe Sinclair scrolled through the comments. When she saw that one, she raised an eyebrow. ’I’m surprised this netizen is so sharp.’
She casually gave it a like.
Between one and two in the morning was peak time for internet traffic. Chloe Sinclair watched the clock strike one, then anonymously sent the audio and video files from her computer to several major influencers.
In less than ten minutes, the influencers who received the files typed faster than they ever had in their lives, posting the materials on every social media platform they could.
At 1:30 a.m., a hashtag—#LauraRhodesBulliesChloeSinclair—shot to the top of the trending list, knocking even Hector York’s post down to second place.
"Hmph. You’re a disgrace to this class. Everyone else can get high scores, but not you. You do nothing but drag down our class average, and you constantly bully your classmates. Look at what you’ve done to your own sister! It just goes to show how different kids from different parents can be!"
"Especially that student in the back row. It’s one thing not to take your studies seriously, but you’re also completely unkempt. I can smell you from a mile away. If you have free time, you should try taking a shower. What are your classmates supposed to do when you stink up the room?"
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The video featured the vicious words of two different teachers.
Both teachers’ faces were pixelated, but the tone and voice of one of them allowed everyone to quickly identify her as Laura Rhodes, the woman currently at the center of the controversy.
The video appeared to be edited, with many parts bleeped out, hinting at just how nasty the verbal abuse was.
The person filming hadn’t captured the bullied student’s face, but based on what was said, it was clear both teachers were berating the same person.
And with a little deduction, the netizens arrived at a shocking conclusion.
[It can’t be what I think it is, can it?]
[It probably is.]
[To the person above, don’t doubt yourself. You’re right. The student being bullied is Chloe Sinclair!]
[So does this mean Chloe Sinclair was the one being bullied all along?]
[I suddenly feel so sorry for Chloe Sinclair. A single post about her got over five thousand shares and was trending the same day, and people are *still* cursing her out. If that were me, I would’ve been depressed long ago.]
[Isn’t that just the internet? As long as you have a keyboard, you can say anything.]
[Remember when Chloe Sinclair’s classmate tried to defend her on that forum? The haters, just hating for the sake of it, immediately accused them of being paid shills. But think about it now—why would her classmates from Class 7 stand up for her when she was in trouble? It just shows she’s a good person. If she were really as bad as people online claimed, who would bother defending her?]
When the students of Class 7 saw this comment after class, they suddenly felt the urge to cry.
