Me And My Billionaire Husband (Aurora and Heath) novel Chapter 85

The next day, a bombshell post exploded onto the trending list: “Aurora Pendleton and Sophia Pendleton: Biological Sisters or Frenemies?

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Attached were incriminating photos of Aurora physically assaulting Sophia. In these snapshots, Sophia looked like a wounded puppy, her face covered in her hands, while Aurora’s eyes were icy, her demeanor menacing.

The forum was set ablaze once again. The majority of comments were a relentless barrage against Aurora, while Sophia was lifted onto a pedestal.

“Seriously, how did Sophia end up with such a witch for a sister?”

“Born from the same mother, but could they be more different? Aurora’s just vile.”

“Remember that time Sophia waved at Aurora in front of the school? Aurora just snubbed her. What’s she trying to prove?”

“Aurora’s this brutal to her own sister? Just slapping her around?”

The tide of public opinion was overwhelmingly in Sophia’s favor, and her fan club swelled in numbers.

Sophia was bewildered. She hadn’t started this firestorm. Who was fanning these flames on her behalf?

Vespera, exasperated, asked, “Aurora, are you sure it’s a good idea to tarnish your own reputation like this?”

Aurora, scrolling through the forum, responded, “Let her bask in her glory for a bit. She needs to learn what pain feels like.”

Resigned, Vespera continued to fuel the fire, using multiple sock puppet accounts to heap praise on Sophia.

Three days later, Sophia’s popularity skyrocketed, and she comfortably claimed the title of “Beauty Queen.” She was over the moon.

Vespera queried, “So, are we really letting Sophia be the Beauty Queen? The freshman ceremony is tomorrow. She’s going to be the star of the show, you know?”

Aurora smirked, “Why the rush? We still have a day, don’t we?”

The following day, the freshman ceremony was held in the grandest auditorium of the university. As Aurora and Vespera walked in, they were met with hushed whispers and pointed fingers.

This time, the criticism wasn’t limited to Aurora; Vespera was also dragged through the mud. Both were accused of hiding their ‘ugliness‘ behind layers of makeup, and they were labeled as nothing but troublemakers.

Aurora squeezed Vespera’s hand, “I’m sorry you got caught up in this mess.”

Vespera shrugged, “Honestly, I couldn’t care less.”

Just then, a commotion erupted at the entrance. Sophia made her grand entrance, looking like a princess in a pink strapless gown, her

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curly locks cascading down her back. Her makeup was flawless, making her look even more irresistibly cute.

Sophia sauntered up to Aurora, a triumphant smile on her face, “Hey, Sis.”

Aurora, her face an emotionless mask, said nothing.

Someone beside Sophia cast a disdainful glance at Aurora and snorted, “What’s her deal?” before leading Sophia to the front row.

The ceremony speeches kicked off, and Sophia went backstage to prepare. Meanwhile, Aurora dialed a number, “Kieran, it’s go time.”

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A new post rocketed to the top of the forum, its headline screaming, “Why is there such a massive gap between Aurora and Sophia, both heiresses of the Pendleton family?”

The post was a masterclass in exposé journalism. It revealed that they were half–sisters, and that Sophia’s mother was the other woman who broke up the family. It detailed the litany of abuses Aurora had suffered in the Pendleton household, from being forced to do menial chores with the servants to being physically assaulted by Sophia.

The post even dropped the bombshell that Aurora had been fed hormones and neural inhibitors for years, a claim backed by Lysander Fane, who had confirmed it at the last Song family banquet.

Finally, it laid bare Sophia’s most heinous act: her failed attempt to have Aurora sexually assaulted, and her public shaming of Aurora for being ‘pregnant out of wedlock.‘

Each revelation was supported by photographic evidence.

Aurora chuckled. She had only asked Kieran to prepare a game–changing post; she hadn’t expected it to be this comprehensive, complete

with photos.

Vespera, eyes alight with excitement, said, “I’m gonna dive into the comments and play the sympathy card for you.”

Aurora looked at Vespera’s animated gestures and sighed, “With all the misery I’ve been through, are you sure you’re my best friend?”

Vespera, fingers flying across the keyboard, didn’t even look up, “Certified and authentic!”

The post quickly dominated the forum, and the comments section turned into a battlefield.

“No wonder Aurora and Sophia are always at odds. They’re not even full sisters!”

“Where are all the Sophia stans now? Look at your ‘pure goddess‘!”

‘Like mother, like daughter. Sophia’s mom broke up a family; what good could come from her?”

The comments kept pouring in, and Vespera couldn’t help but laugh, “Sophia’s now the villain of the internet!”

Aurora leaned in and whispered, “Could you at least act like we’re the victims here? Don’t make it so obvious.”

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Vespera immediately put on a solemn face, “So, are you planning to cry in public later?”

Aurora: “…”

While the forum was buzzing, the ceremony host announced the speech by the new Campus Queen.

Sophia, representing the freshmen, gracefully walked onto the stage and bowed deeply.

But the auditorium was dead silent.

No applause, no cheers, no screams.

Sophia stood there, bewildered. She had been backstage, unaware of the bombshell that had dropped on the forum.

She didn’t understand why her once–enthusiastic fans had suddenly gone mute.

Sophia composed herself, “Good evening, everyone. I’m Sophia Pendleton from the Media Studies class 3. I’m honored to be here as the representative of the new students. First, I’d like to thank the teachers for recognizing me…”

“Sophia Pendleton, get off the stage!” someone yelled.

Sophia froze, as did the audience, before erupting in anger, “Get off! We don’t need a representative like you!”

“What kind of Campus Beauty? Disgusting!”

“Get off! Get off!”

The auditorium was in chaos. Sophia checked her phone and finally understood why. She was stuck between a rock and a hard place.

The school leaders, aware of the situation, tried to calm the students, “The school will investigate this matter and give everyone an explanation. Let’s continue the ceremony.”

The students insisted Sophia not speak. The leaders were in a bind; they knew they couldn’t offend the Pendleton family.

In the end, they passed the buck to Aurora, “Since this involves Aurora Pendleton, let’s have her clarify the situation and continue the ceremony.”

They thought Aurora would help defuse the situation, given her low status in the Pendleton family.

Sophia turned pale, watching Aurora walk onto the stage. She knew too well that Aurora would seize any opportunity to humiliate her.

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