The Return of the Cannon Fodder Trillion Heiress
Chapter 856 Fans To The Rescue

Chapter 856: Chapter 856 Fans To The Rescue

Hera didn’t take her eyes off the TV screen until Alice finished her presentation. As soon as she wrapped up, thunderous applause erupted—louder than anything heard at the event so far. The live comment section exploded with praise, calling Alice talented, humble, and a darling of the design world.

Seizing the moment, many of Alice’s fans began dragging Hera into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Accusations flooded in, claiming Hera had been making things difficult for Alice behind the scenes. Old grievances and rumors resurfaced, pushed onto the trending charts. International viewers, unaware of the full story, jumped on the bandwagon, and before Hera could even step onstage, her name had already been dragged through the mud.

Seeing the rising tide of comments on the live feed, Hera’s eye twitched in barely restrained fury. It was becoming harder and harder to believe this wasn’t orchestrated by Alice.

In the audience, Athena was visibly flustered, rapidly scanning social media across all platforms to understand the extent of the smear campaign. While she hadn’t seen Hera’s full design, she was familiar enough with Alice’s previous work to know something was off. The last time Alice presented, her design—though visually striking—was a chaotic mix of inspiration without a clear theme or personal touch. It had looked good, yes, but it lacked identity.

Now, however, the design Alice showcased was refined, cohesive, and carried a deep conceptual foundation. There was a stark difference from her usual style, so much so that the inconsistency was glaring to anyone who truly paid attention.

Without needing to think much, Athena knew that with events like this, trouble was bound to follow. So when Hera asked her to help by buying food, Athena didn’t ask too many questions.

She understood Hera was being cautious—especially now that she and Alice were standing on the same stage. In a competition like this, there could only be one spotlight, and Alice would never allow herself to be the foil to Hera. That meant Alice would likely be the one to stir up trouble.

The moment Athena noticed things taking a turn for the worse, she sprang into action. She logged in online and immediately began coordinating with Hera’s fan group, doing what she could behind the scenes. They couldn’t fight back too aggressively—that would only make things worse—but they could form a shield.

Together, they stood like a wall, trying to protect Hera from the sharp attacks being hurled at her by angry bystanders. These people, who knew nothing of the truth, were unknowingly being used like knives—cutting into Hera with every baseless accusation and cruel comment, pushing her further into the storm.

[DubiousCharacters: Whoa! Alice Quinn seems so humble and good-natured. Can’t believe she was bullied so badly that she was pushed out of the entertainment industry. Thankfully, her talent speaks for itself—she’s proving she’s not who people painted her to be.]

[BakaNi: Is no one going to talk about what she said about her inspiration? I actually found it really meaningful. A phoenix and a dragon—such a strong pairing. Definitely gives off "power couple" vibes.]

[@ssholeOnTheSide: Wait a sec, I just looked into where Alice Quinn is from—and it turns out one of my roommates is an international student from that country. According to him, the person who drove Alice out of the entertainment industry was someone named Hera Ainsley.]

[@ssholeOnTheSide: Word is, Hera used her connections with wealthy men to climb the ladder, and when Alice started getting attention, Hera felt threatened that her "innocence" might attract her sponsor. So she supposedly spread lies and let netizens harass Alice until she couldn’t show her face in public anymore. I even found pictures of Hera online—super high-profile, always flaunting her rich and handsome backers. Check this out: (www\link...)]

[Anali: No wonder she has so many sponsors—she really is stunning. But honestly, knowing someone that beautiful could be so manipulative and cruel? Total turn-off. Why is she even still in the entertainment industry?]

[Anali: That said, I guess we should be a little grateful. Like Alice said, when one door closes, another opens. And seeing how talented Alice is just proves that sometimes setbacks are blessings in disguise. If God closes a door, He really does open a window—you just have to be brave enough to take the leap.]

[Athena_Lowry: Hey, everyone—seriously, do any of you actually know who Hera Ainsley is? She never needed to step on anyone to rise up. She’s talented in so many areas it’s unreal. If you don’t believe it, fine—but at least get your facts straight first. Check this out: (www.Herathebestfanclub.com).]

[Athena_Lowry: Everything there is backed by real sources and compiled by fans who genuinely know her. And just so you know, people from our country aren’t blind—we know who’s real and who’s just playing the victim.]

[AuntieNextDoor: As someone who’s followed my little sister Hera’s journey the longest—even back when I used to bash her—I’ve got to admit, I was wrong about her. So maybe hold off on judging until you’ve seen the whole picture. You might end up eating your words later.]

[DummyBee: Oh look, the cult of Hera’s brainless fans is starting to rally. What’s wrong? Scared your precious idol’s dirty laundry is about to get aired on an international stage?]

[RacingFan: I’m a fan of Phantom, not involved in any fandom drama, but I’m confused—why is Hera Ainsley being dragged into this jewelry design scandal? She’s a racing champion, and she’s literally scheduled to compete in a major race tomorrow. Is this some kind of attempt to sabotage her mindset before the event?]

[DummyBee: @RacingFan Bro, give it a rest. No way a woman could dominate in a male-dominated sport like racing. Those skinny arms of hers probably can’t even handle tight turns. I bet she doesn’t even know how to drift. LMAO.]

[RacingFan: @DummyBee You might want to check out her last race in Barcelona before talking nonsense. Here’s the link: (Link_Attached)]

[RacingFan: ●)´Дﾟ) @DummyBee]

[HeraIsMySister: Seriously, why is Sister Hera being dragged into this mess? If you want to praise Alice, go ahead—but why smear sister Hera’s name in the process? It’s not a crime to spend your own money, and it’s not like she’s using your money, so why are you all acting like mad dogs biting anyone you see?]

[HeraIsMySister: She’s currently preparing for a major racing competition. Are you really trying to ruin her reputation just to shake her before the event?]

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