"Yeah, just because he's serious at work doesn't mean he can't relax and enjoy some celebrity gossip after work hours, right?"
"I don't think Frosty is that kind of person. If he were really into gossip, his personality wouldn't be so aloof. People who love gossip are usually more outgoing, or at least lively. I bet he follows those accounts to keep tabs on things."
"Do you think Frosty's girlfriend or fiancée might be someone from the entertainment industry?"
"Gosh, the more you guys talk, the more this feels like a massive scandal! How did we not figure this out sooner?"
The speculation and discussion about Frosty online grew more intense, which was exactly what Hayden had intended.
He had set the bait, and now more and more people were biting.
The sense of discovery, the thrill of unraveling the mystery, would make the eventual reveal much more satisfying and accepting.
When the official announcement came, people would have that moment of triumph, thinking, I knew it! I totally called it! It would give them a sense of participation and accomplishment.
Violeta heard about the press conference and called Hayden, asking directly if Frosty was his Twitter account.
Hayden hadn't planned on telling her, but since she asked, he couldn't deny it.
"Yeah, I just randomly registered that account back then."
"So, you've been secretly following me with that account all this time? And you didn't tell me because you were afraid I'd make fun of you? Haha! Let's follow each other then."
In the past, it wasn't the right time for them to follow each other.
But now, with Violeta following him, it would be a major event for the fans!
This time, Hayden didn't stop Violeta from following him, and they easily connected online.
With countless people already watching Frosty's Twitter activity, it didn't take long for them to notice when a new name popped up on his follow list.
"No way! This is huge! Frosty and Violeta are mutuals!"
Frosty and Violeta.
Just like that, Violeta's name shot to the top of the trending list.
It didn't matter if people were interested or not, everyone now knew about the news.
Frosty's fame was niche, but Violeta's popularity was mainstream.
After all, Violeta was an A-list celebrity!
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