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    Penelope allegedly didn’t want to be involved in Carlos but failed to resist his advances.


    Numerous photos, audio recordings, and videos were released to back up her ims,


    The photographs likely depicted some physical contact from their past teaching sessions. However,


    online observers were adept at building stories out of nothing and once a narrative had been


    established, event the most normal of interactions could appear abnormal.


    The recording was even more misleading as it had been taken out of context.


    Two of the conversations within were particrly perplexing.


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    “You must be out of your mind, I am your beloved student, how could you-“This was the voice of


    Penelope, crying out in despair.


    “Do you really think that just because we shared a bed, I would be obligated to you? You’re too


    naive! This was the sound of Carlos‘ angry voice.


    The recording echoed within the car. Although everyone had heard it before, they couldn’t help but


    comment upon hearing it again.


    “This is Carlos‘ voice, isn’t it? But why would he say something like this?” Evian asked.


    Before. Janice had read an analysis post, her voice shaky as she said, “Someone has already


    confirmed that the audio wasn’t synthesized. But I have no idea what it’s actually about.”


    Rosalie said, “Even though I knew the story must be fabricated and taken out of context, such


    words could indeed lead to misunderstandings. No wonder she dared to make false usations.”


    Isabe’s thoughts were in a flurry. Penelope impulsively made those false usations without


    thinking it through. or considering the consequences. She was just like those shady characters who


    spread baseless rumors on a whim. The conversation she recorded had indeed happened the night


    before, but she had isted the audio to mislead people. Unexpectedly, she even had the audacity


    to film within the rehearsal room. If she had seeded that night, would she have forced Carlos to


    marry her? The thought alone is nauseating.


    Everyone who could hear abe’s inner thoughts was infuriated to the brink of despair.


    Isabe continued to browse the posts.


    Sure enough, there were videos. Each video was approximately two to three seconds long, all


    containing highly misleading footage.


    The final few scenes, including the fateful day in the waiting room, where she fell backward and


    Carlos rushed to save her, were edited in such a way that it seemed as if Carlos had intentionally


    knocked a tearful Penelope over while trying forcefully to kiss her.


    There was also the incident fromst night. All one could say was that Penelope really didn’t hold


    herself back. In the video, she was seen crying while straddling Carlos, and she had purposefully


    blurred out parts of the footage. Not only was her own body pixted, but also a portion of Carlos,


    making it seem as if she was being forced into doing something with him.


    It was truly hard toment on this video. After all, despite the pixtion, it was clear that


    Penelope was


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    The video was too brief, making it impossible to truly discern right from wrong. However, those who


    came across the post would inevitably assume the work


    The story ultimately culminated in Penelope taking her own life. In the eyes of the public, only


    victims. resorted to such extreme measures.


    Hence, the conclusion was almost set in stone, though there were still voices of dissent. These


    included students and teachers familiar with Carlos, those who knew his identity, and those who,


    just by looking at his face, felt that he had no need to go to such lengths.


    However, the majority of strangers scorned Carlos.


    While Isabe was reading, the inte had rapidly spread the news, and Carlos was showered


    with a chorus of criticism.


    At that time, the police station was bustling. Numerous students and teachers from the university


    had been summoned for questioning.


    Carlos was called in for questioning.


    Sarah was in the midst of venting her anger at Penelope’s parents.


    Christopher had his phone in hand, constantlyining, and even showed it to Alexander. “Just


    look at this. Alex. It’s really bing a problem. Truth is, people don’t want to know what’s real or


    not. When most people see this kind of situation, their first reaction is to support the underdog and


    despise the powerful. The more perfect the powerful person appears, the more the public tends to


    specte with ill intent.


    Spreading rumors required but a loose tongue, while debunking them could run one ragged. Even if


    the truth prevailed, how many would eventually see it?


    After a quick nce, Alexander understood. Due to the dy in the truth, people would consider the


    first piece of information they received as the most important one. Even when faced with the truth,


    they would start weaving conspiracy theories.


    After all, Carlos was the teacher and Penelope was the student. Penelope was in a more


    vulnerable


    position.


    Carlos was the esteemed heir of the Quirk family, while Penelope was just an ordinary, helpless


    person.


    From the moment Penelope’s scandal came to light, Carlos was already embroiled in controversy.


    His reputation as a music lecturer had been thoroughly tarnished.


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