Chapter 227: Chapter 227: Naomi Kenway Ruins a Marriage

“Unconsciously?” Mrs. Clementine Coleman frowned, a little annoyed. “Did someone deliberately give you mango juice to trigger your allergy?”

“Oh, no, nothing like that. I was just so captivated by the person across from me that I accidentally mistook the mango juice for orange juice.”

Mrs. Clementine Coleman didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. “Who could possibly be so beautiful they’ve completely stolen your soul?”

Thinking of Naomi Kenway, Clementine Coleman felt her heart pound with excitement. “She’s just so gorgeous, she’s going to steal my soul away… but she’s such a vicious person…” She sighed and shook her head fiercely, reminding herself, ’No, I can’t be like this. I can’t let my morals be swayed by a pretty face. I have to hate her. I have to hate her…’

But as she spoke, her mind drifted back to Naomi Kenway’s flawless face, and she let out a foolish giggle.

Alarm bells went off in Mrs. Clementine Coleman’s mind. “Beautiful? Are we talking about a man or a woman?”

“A gorgeous woman, of course! I just want to cuddle up with the pretty lady, hehe…”

Mrs. Clementine Coleman frowned and voiced her suspicion aloud. “You don’t… Clementine, you don’t like women, do you?”

“Of course not! My preferences are perfectly normal. But Mom, don’t you think beautiful women are more captivating than handsome men?” She shook her head. “Never mind. You wouldn’t get it.”

*

A trending topic exploded online. A blurry, pixelated video showed a “pitiful man” with a haggard face and bloodshot eyes. Behind him, large patches of plaster had peeled off the wall, offering a clear glimpse into his dire straits.

The video began with him pulling out his ID and holding it high. “I am Felix Jacobs from Peldon Village, XX Town, XX County, in Seraphina City! This is my official ID, and I want to use my real name to accuse someone!” His voice was choked with sobs, as if he’d been backed into a corner.

“The person I’m accusing is the famous celebrity Naomi Kenway! While filming a variety show, she maliciously sowed discord between me and my wife, and between my wife and my mother. She used money and all sorts of tactics, coercing and bribing my wife to run away from home with my ten-year-old daughter and my son, who’s just over a month old. To this day, I have no idea where they are…”

He lowered his head to wipe away tears, his eyes shimmering as he spoke.

“Naomi Kenway is a malicious person. My wife and I have been through thick and thin for so many years, only to have our marriage deliberately destroyed by her. I can’t get in touch with my wife, and I certainly can’t reach Naomi Kenway. She’s a high-and-mighty superstar; there’s nothing a person like me can do. I tried posting about this online before, but it vanished without a trace. I was even viciously attacked by Naomi Kenway’s fans. I have no other choice but to do this, with my ID in hand. I know Naomi Kenway hasn’t committed a crime, so I can’t go to the police. This is the only way I can speak out against her…”

He was crying wretchedly, the deep wrinkles on his thin, dark face standing out. “My wife wants to divorce me, and I can’t see my daughter or my son. I’m begging all you netizens out there to help me! I’m over forty years old. I can’t handle a blow like this. My own mother has fallen ill from the stress…”

On the same account, “Honest Felix Jacobs,” he posted several more videos. Most were tirades against his wife and Naomi Kenway, while others showed Phoenix Holloway in a hospital bed with an IV drip, her face pale as she groaned in pain, instantly tugging at many viewers’ heartstrings.

Because he used his real name, the video was quickly shared by concerned netizens all over the internet.

[Poor guy. He looks like such an honest man. To think he’d be hit by a disaster like this out of nowhere. It’s just tragic. Let’s boost this video so more people see it!]

[Naomi Kenway is a real piece of work. How is someone like her still in the entertainment industry? She’s rotten to the core! They say it’s better to tear down a temple than to ruin a marriage. How depraved do you have to be to push a couple to divorce? All these morally bankrupt celebrities should be canceled!]

[His wife and kids, after all these years, just up and left. Who wouldn’t be furious? Boost this video! Poor guy!]

[Who’s Naomi Kenway? Doesn’t matter, what she did is disgusting!]

[Did Naomi Kenway really do this? I doubt it. What does she gain from it? She’s not an idiot, why would she do something just to get people to hate her?]

[What if Naomi Kenway is just one of those miserable people who can’t stand to see anyone else happy? I heard her own marriage is a disaster, so now she wants to ruin other people’s families too. What a horrible person!]

[Everyone, let’s not jump to conclusions. I’ve followed this entire show, and during the episodes that were live-streamed, it was clear this man’s wife had a terrible life. She was constantly being berated by her awful mother-in-law. Wanting a divorce was probably a decision she made after a lot of thought. I hope everyone can look at this rationally and not be misled by one video!]

[I agree with the post above. Nina is definitely not that kind of person. Everyone, stop attacking her and wait for her team to respond. Let’s wait for the dust to settle.]

[Oh, look, Naomi Kenway’s fans can’t wait to start damage control. The man showed his ID, how can it be fake? Who would put their own identity and reputation on the line to film a video like that? Isn’t that proof enough?]

[The wife is disgusting too. She gets a few sweet words from Naomi Kenway and just runs off with the kids? No regard for all the years they spent together. What a heartless woman. She probably thinks she can follow Naomi Kenway to the big city and live a life of luxury. Does she really think Naomi Kenway is a good person?]

…

The video quickly garnered massive attention on short-form video platforms, with countless people sharing it and fanning the flames. The majority of those filled with righteous indignation were older people who typically follow social justice stories. The name “Naomi Kenway” was now known far beyond the entertainment industry, and not in a good way.

Naomi Kenway’s team acted quickly, but the public backlash was fierce, and they couldn’t get the story’s momentum to die down.

Laura Grant called and briefed Naomi Kenway on the situation.

Naomi Kenway scoffed. “That vile scumbag.”

Laura Grant paused for a moment. “What exactly happened?”

Naomi Kenway recounted the entire sequence of events.

Laura Grant sighed on the other end of the line. “You shouldn’t have gotten involved. It’s always a huge mess, just like this.”

“I wasn’t being impulsive. My only regret is that I didn’t kick him a few more times back then.”

“True. No one expected it to blow up like this. Since it’s happened, we just have to figure out how to solve it. That family really is shameless. I feel a little calmer now that I’ve heard the inside story. I’ll contact the PR team right now. If we can spin this around, it’ll generate huge publicity. But finding evidence will take time, so try to stay off social media and avoid reading the comments for a while.”

Naomi Kenway nodded and hung up.

It was already ten o’clock at night. When she turned her head, she realized Ethan Shaw was sitting beside her, watching her.

“Sounds like you’re in some serious trouble. Need any help?”

Naomi Kenway was in a terrible mood. She hung her head. “No, it’s fine. I think I can handle this.” Her tone turned cold. “I’m going to make that Felix Jacobs pay for this.”

Naomi Kenway lay in bed but couldn’t fall asleep. Ethan Shaw, beside her, became the only person she could talk to.

“I helped someone, and now, through a bizarre twist, I’m getting mobbed online. Everyone around me is saying I shouldn’t have gotten involved, but I’d do it all over again. Do you think I’m being a naive do-gooder?”

“Not at all. People aren’t machines. No one can foresee every consequence the moment something happens and devise a perfect plan. I’ve always believed that kindness is not a bad word.”

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