Some astute internet users had managed to dig up old photos of Carl on social media. In these photos,
he was at the bar which was now shut. There were even photos of him with the bar owner and they
appeared to be on good terms.
“It looks like it’s really him. The person he’s talking to in the photos seems to be the owner of the bar.
I’ve seen him a few times.”
“The bar owner? But why does it seem like the bar owner is very polite to him?”
While the comments on the internet were becoming more and more intense, the talent show’s
production team issued another statement, this time regarding Rollingrock Media’s withdrawal from the
competition.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThis news fueled discussions online and more netizens joined the discussion.
“Although the official statement does not explicitly give a name, there is no doubt that the mastermind
behind the kidnapping is indeed Carl.”
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“Oh my! This is so terrifying. To think he had the nerve to order a kidnapping..”
“Where did he get the gall to do such a thing? What kind of background or power does he have that
makes him so brazen?”
Suddenly, someone in the know joined the conversation and commented, “What other background
could he have? He’s the son of CEO of Rollingrock Media. He joined the show just for fun. This is
inside information, guaranteed to be true.”
This comment quickly rose to the top of the comments section, intensifying discussions among
netizens.
“No wonder Carl is so bold!”
“It’s too bad for his team members. Obviously, they were just playing along with him!”
“Why feel pity for his teammates? He probably took people he is close to to be part of his team. Birds of
the same feather flock together, they say. They definitely have the same character.”
“That’s right. People of the same kind associate with each other.
Carl’s teammates must be no different from him.”
Online discussions were becoming more and more lively. However, Ariana did not have time to pay
attention to these discussions. She knew Melon must be very worried about her. So, after dressing her
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmarm wound and getting herself some snacks to replenish her energy, she hurried home.
When Melon saw his Mommy return, the little boy burst into tears and rushed into Ariana’s arms.
“Mommy, are you okay?” Melon asked with teary eyes.
The noise outside drew Sonia’s attention and she hurried out of the kitchen. Upon seeing Ariana, she
asked with concern, “Are you okay?
How’s the wound?”
“It’s just a minor injury. I’m fine,” Ariana replied lightly. She then explained the whole situation to Sonia.
After listening patiently to Ariana, Sonia couldn’t hold back her anger any longer. She roared, “Carl
Manny! What a bastard! He’ll go to jail for what he has done. Serves him right!”
Ariana suddenly looked up at Sonia and remarked curiously, “By the way, I heard from Mitchel that it
was an anonymous person who sent the address. Can I take a look at the number?”
“Sure, here it is,” Sonia took out her phone and handed it to Ariana at once.