As time went on, Dorian quickly unleashed his anger. He used his media and underworld connections to spread lies that tarnished Victoria’s reputation. Rumors spread rapidly through gossip columns, anonymous online sources, and whispers among the elite. Victoria Hale, once a respected member of a prestigious family, was now portrayed as a scandalous woman involved with a dangerous ex-convict, accused of being a murderer.
Victoria's phone buzzed nonstop with messages from friends, family, and even acquaintances, all asking if the rumors were true. Some were curious, others disgusted, but most were scornful. The public had turned against her in an instant. News outlets reported on her supposed affair, complete with fake “evidence” of secret meetings with Alexander, branding him a notorious c
