Touched by Ariana’s unwavering faith, Tom nodded in agreement and stepped into the testing room.
As she waited outside, a deep sense of certainty enveloped Ariana.
Tom’s demeanor and appearance didn’t align with that of a drug user but rather someone wrongfully
accused and frustrated. Additionally, an unsettling intuition told her that something was amiss about
this situation.
Contemplating the unfolding events, Ariana couldn’t ignore the rapid release of high-quality photos, an
unusual occurrence after an arrest.
She also pondered her interactions with Tom over the past weeks.
Despite occasional temperamental outbursts, he maintained a healthy and disciplined lifestyle, with
regular sleep and fitness routines.
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He showed no signs of seeking thrills and spills.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtPulling out her phone, Ariana delved into news and comments related to the incident. Among all the
images, Tom’s stood out, appearing frequently from various angles, resembling paparazzi shots more
than typical police evidence.
While scrolling through the comments, she stumbled upon a post from an alleged informed source.
This source claimed Tom had been consistently using drugs and had frequented their establishment
multiple times. The post even included a close-up photo of Tom holding drugs.
Ariana knew this was false.
The entire situation reeked of suspicion. Her initial instinct told her the photograph looked too staged.
Normally, underground bars were dimly lit, yet this particular image was exceptionally clear and well-lit.
Moreover, the quality resembled that of a camera photo rather than a smartphone snapshot, hinting at
possible manipulation.
Determined to dig deeper, Ariana clicked on the profile of the supposed informant, discovering it was
an alt account with limited following. She scrolled through their followed accounts and eventually found
Carl Manny’s profile among them.
Upon seeing Carl’s account, Ariana’s brows furrowed in concern.
She immediately wondered if this incident had any ties to Rollingrock Media.
Ariana decided to dig deeper and began gathering information about the underground bar that was at
the center of this incident.
Her research quickly revealed that the founder of this particular underground bar was a minor
shareholder in Rollingrock Media.
This discovery heightened Ariana’s suspicions that there might be a connection between the media
company and the incident. Taking swift action, she instructed her assistant to arrange for comment
management. She then posted a concise public relations message, explaining that nothing had been
confirmed yet, and they were eagerly awaiting the results of Tom’s drug test. She expressed hope that
everyone would have faith in Tom and the rest of them.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWithin a short time, the post was flooded with thousands of comments, the majority of which were
negative in tone.
As Ariana read through the comments, she noticed that most of them were highly critical of Tom and
their team. Among the comments, there were both hired internet trolls and netizens seemingly
influenced by the negative narrative.
Ariana remained composed as she continued to read through the comments, well aware of the
considerable impact of public opinion in the entertainment industry.
Finally, Tom’s drug test was completed. He seemed to be aware of the dire public opinion online, as his
demeanor had changed significantly.
He appeared visibly disheartened compared to his earlier confidence.
The test results were expected to take another hour, so Ariana chose to remain with him outside the
testing room.