Revenge is Best Served… After Reborn

In the afternoon, Claire's big reveal hit the internet like a storm. The earlier piece accusing her of having plastic surgery? Well, it got traced right back to Emerging News, a company Sophie had bought out. This set off a wave of speculation online, with folks thinking Sophie

was trying to tarnish Claire's image because she saw her as a threat.

But you know what? The truth has a way of coming out. Claire shot down the rumors with ease, and people only became more convinced she was the real deal, the genuine heiress.

Over at the Burke Estate, the tension was almost palpable.

"I-I didn't mean any harm... I just wanted to help Ms. Sophie, didn't realize..." Angelo stammered, the weight of his blunder starting to sink in. His mind was a whirl. Everyone knew James was head over heels for Sophie, so why would he pass Angelo bogus information? Was everything James did for Sophie just a sham? Angelo couldn't believe he ever thought that guy was on the level!

Jenna chimed in, "Panicking won't help now. We've walked right into their trap. We need a plan to make Claire slip up and show her true self!"

Adler nodded, "Exactly! Claire and Sophie looking so alike? No way that's just a fluke. I bet the plastic surgery thing is true, but they've mixed in enough lies to confuse everyone."NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

"Typical business tactics," Odie added with a shrug. "Create a scandal to get attention, then clear it up, pulling stunts to solidify the brand image. So next time something like this crops up, folks will doubt it."

"It's all on me!" Angelo groaned, smacking his forehead. "I was a fool not to double-check the info I got!"

"Mr. Angelo, where did you even get that intel?" Jenna asked, genuinely puzzled.

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Before Angelo could answer, Colby cut in coolly, "If they were setting a trap, they could've used any tactic." "True," Jenna agreed, worried. "So what's our next move? We can't just let them win, right?"

"No way," Angelo replied firmly. "I'm going to fix this mess I made!"

With that, Angelo headed upstairs, Sandy trailing behind him, clearly concerned for her brother.

The living room felt icy with silence. Sophie walked out, catching sight of everyone huddled together, her brow the

furrowing as she descende

stairs. "What's going on?"

At her question, Jenna and Adler jumped to their feet.

Sophie's suspicion only deepened. "What happened?" she pressed, brows knitted. Colby stepped up beside her. "Nothing major. You should go rest; we've got this."

"There's definitely something up, isn't there?" Sophie scanned the room, her gaze settling on Odie. "Mr. Odie, spill the beans. What's going on?"

Odie didn't sugarcoat it. "Claire's claimed her spot as the true heiress, and Angelo's attempt to clear your name backfired. Now, everyone's convinced Claire's legit and you're just a panicked fake, scared of being found out."