Reborn Fake Heiress Watch the Whole Family Burn novel Chapter 180

Because of William, the other team members were also boycotted.

Overnight, the boycott against "manufactured effeminacy" topped the trending lists. Many veteran artists stood up to call it vulgar. They argued that the new generation shouldn't be like this—lacking masculinity.

Even the mainstream media published articles stating that men should be self-reliant and masculine.

Now that the networks had spoken, William’s popularity plummeted. People started making parody videos mocking his performance.

In the next episode of the variety show, William’s team got barely any screen time.

William dropped directly from first place to the very bottom. The internet was full of people cursing him.

William and Melissa were dumbfounded.

“How did this happen?” Melissa couldn’t believe it. A few days ago, they were basking in glory; now, they had hit rock bottom, despised by everyone.

“Mom, the agency is suggesting I withdraw from the competition. They say I can't be on the show anymore. My career is ruined!” William broke down completely.

He thought he would debut in the center position. Now, he was finished.

Melissa saw the agent come in and quickly asked, “What’s the result? What did the company decide?”

The agent was blunt. “You’re done. Someone is targeting you. Leaving aside the mess Mrs. Sterling created, the ‘Toxic Effeminacy’ trend was paid for by someone. Even if you wanted to participate, you can’t. *Everyday Stardom* has suspended production because of you.”

“William, you single-handedly killed a variety show, caused losses for so many investors, and ruined the debut chances of so many contestants. You’re really something. No agency will touch you now. Plus, the scandal about your brother has been dug up again. Pack your things and go. Don't expect to ever make a comeback!”

William: “...”

“Hmph! Before, they were attacking you. Now that the truth is out, none of them have apologized! Instead, they feel sorry for Bianca!” Michelle said to Elena.

She felt Elena was the one truly wronged.

Michelle felt she saw things clearly now. She realized that the rumors and bad-mouthing about Elena in the past were likely all lies. Elena’s personality was just like this—she didn’t disdain to explain herself, no matter what others said.

Even having such a handsome, rich fiancé, she never said a word. She let people misunderstand and think her fiancé was a delivery guy.

“Can you control what others say? Their mouths are their own. As long as we have a clear conscience, that’s enough,” Elena said calmly.

Michelle admired Elena even more. Her perspective was so mature. In all the time she’d been with Elena, Elena had never bad-mouthed anyone in class. Not even Bianca, who disliked her the most. Conversely, Bianca was always gossiping behind people's backs.