Chapter 61: Consequences of Impulsiveness

###Boyfriend's Sad Love Story

Kitchen – Evening

Charlotte *knew* the internet would explode. She knew the moment Alexander walked out of that café like a spurned Greek god, the drama was already writing itself.

But knowing didn't make it easier to see it *everywhere*.

On her phone, every swipe revealed new headlines, hot takes, and conspiracy threads:

> **#Charlotte Hastings Split** trending.

> "Was Charlotte's poor performance in Round 3 heartbreak-related?"

> "Insider theory: Alexander dumped Charlotte before the semifinals—Marco is the rebound!"

> "She was great when she was under Hastings' 'wing'. Without him? Dead last. Coincidence? I think not."

Even the food blogs got in on it:

> "From Top Chef to Top Drama: Charlotte Evans' Molecule Meltdown—Love on the Rocks or Just a Bad Night?"