Kiss My Revenge The Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 269

“Not just the videos that disappeared, even my comments. Is this the impact of the princess’s wrath?”

“Well, isn’t it said that Celeste hasn’t ever paid much attention to those discussions?”

“Celeste must’ve got really riled up, huh?”

“Seems like the so-called detached nature is just a facade. If so, do me a favor and stop pretending to be someone innocent and classy, alright?”

...

Celeste was furious. "What the hell is going on?"

In the past, these platforms would bend over backward to please her, but now it was like they'd all dropped off the face of the earth.

Her team leader was equally baffled. They used to just make a call, and things got taken care of. Now, the others agreed to help, but then pulled a 180 on them. They were actually clueless.

"I called them," her manager said softly, after hanging up the phone. "They said they were instructed from higher up not to infringe on online users' rights to free speech."

Celeste took a deep breath and ended the video call. "Useless trash!"

Celeste prided herself on her image and reputation. So, to prevent things from spiraling out of control, she quickly deleted her previous post.

After deleting it, she posted a new status, "Pointless."

That simple word was meant to uphold her aloof heiress persona; she offered no explanation, but it only drew more ridicule, rendering Celeste, who normally didn’t have any scandals, some negative views.

After deleting her provocative comment aimed at Miranda, she privately messaged her, [Enough already. Can you take down the video?]

Not long after, Miranda took a screenshot of the message and posted it with a caption, [Wrong person to talk with.]

The internet exploded with comments.

"So Ms. Sterling says 'pointless' publicly, but in private it's 'Can you take down the video?'"

"I’m incorrigible. Can't believe I'm shipping Celeste and Miranda."

"Shipping them is only going to cause trouble."

"Is this how Ms. Sterling asks for favors?"

"It’s got to be Miranda, never afraid of anything. Anyone who crosses her is in for a fight. Hahaha!"

"Miranda's not giving an inch. Ms. Sterling must be fuming."

The public snarkily noted, "After a day of drama, only the Hawke family seems to be taking the hit."

Meanwhile, Miranda was visiting Cathy at the hospital when Hannah sent her the latest updates.

Hannah began, "Look at Dorian's confused tweet. It's hilarious."

Miranda glanced at her phone. Dorian had indeed tweeted a simple question mark, seemingly baffled as to why he was suddenly being attacked by netizens.

Dorian wasn't alone; every member of the Hawke family was facing backlash, and Arabella had even begun arguing with commenters.

Miranda knew Celeste wasn’t like Arabella. Celeste cared deeply about her public image and her status as a high-society darling. She wouldn't stoop to the kind of antics typical of tabloid celebrities, unwilling to get criticized and judged publicly.

So, faced with Miranda's relentless approach, unable to become the hysterical one making counterattacks, Celeste had no choice but to swallow her pride in silence.

Putting her phone down, Miranda turned her attention to Cathy, who lay in the hospital bed. A fresh bouquet of roses sat by her bedside, a sign someone had visited.

"He was here," Miranda said, starting to peel an apple.

The girl, who was supposed to be in a vegetative state, slowly opened her eyes. Life gradually returned to her once vacant gaze as light seeped in.