Contract Penalty

The woman in the video turned out to be none other than Mandy Brown, the actress who's been making waves lately.

Netizens' comments exploded:

[Ha! Do they really think the internet is full of idiots?!]

[Let me calm down... Wait for it. Those two scumbags are done for tonight!!!]

[Mandy Brown? Seriously? I'm losing it. I was literally defending her yesterday and cursing Bonnie Wesley.]

[Count me in as another fool who stood up for her. I feel like a complete clown!]

[You can't even see her face clearly. How can they be so sure it's Mandy Brown? Couldn't it be someone wearing similar clothes? It's too early to start hurling insults.]

[Exactly. This isn't solid proof. Mandy's taller than the woman in the video. Clearly not the same person.]

[Definitely not her. Those so-called "analysis" posts are just speculation. Don't go slandering someone without solid evidence.]

[Are you all blind? How is this not solid proof? The clothes, shoes, accessories, three identical items? You need to get your eyes checked.]

The internet was in chaos. Mandy had recently gained a lot of new fans, fiercely loyal ones. And their strategic comments and misdirection tactics quickly swayed public opinion. Suspicions against her began to dwindle.

But at 11 p.m., Matt James's wife posted on X: I asked him. Matt admitted he cheated with Mandy Brown. We're filing for divorce tomorrow.

Just like that, the rumors were confirmed. Mandy was the other woman.

Mandy's fans' defense and explanations became a complete joke. Everyone who believed in her got slapped in the face.

That was when Mandy Brown's usually-silent studio panicked and tagged Matt's wife on X, posting: Slandering others comes with legal consequences!

What they didn't expect was that Matt's wife wouldn't back down. Though she'd appeared gentle and modest on the reality show, she wasn't afraid to confront the situation head-on. Without wasting words, she simply released screenshots of Matt and Mandy's messages, explicit and shameless, dating back two months. Mandy had clearly initiated the relationship, and the things she said were downright vulgar, even including inappropriate selfies. Netizens were disgusted.

The evidence was undeniable. Mandy's studio completely backed down and fell silent.

Public opinion turned on her in full force. In just two hours, Mandy's X account was flooded with hundreds of thousands of angry comments and counting.

The night's rollercoaster drama left Cathy Jones in shock. During a break in filming, she pulled out her phone and called Bonnie Wesley.

"Bonnie, did you see X? Karma is real!"

On the other end, Bonnie chuckled lightly. "Are you calling me karma?"

Cathy: "???"

Bonnie casually transferred the final payment to the paparazzi and said, "How could I let someone walk all over me?"

It took Cathy a moment to process everything before she exclaimed, "!!!!"

She was stunned. "Wait. This whole thing... you were behind it?"

"Someone came to me a while ago. Mandy Brown has plenty of dirt, but this was the juiciest. I was shocked when I first saw it, too."

"So you bought the tip and arranged for it to drop tonight?"

"Mm-hmm."

Cathy was so hyped she started jumping on the spot. "Bonnie, you're a badass! I'm so thrilled right now hahaha!"

In her bedroom, Bonnie slipped under the covers, a faint, mocking smile on her small face. "Try to mess with me? Just wait. This isn't over."

Cathy: "Is this what they call a cold-blooded CEO? I'm in love."

The scandal surrounding Matt's affair only intensified. His wholesome image shattered. He was now labeled a cheating scumbag who abandoned his loyal wife. Every point of the scandal hit a nerve with the public. His home was swarmed by reporters. Every move became a headline. No amount of sympathy could save Mandy now. In fact, people who had once pitied her were now seething with even more rage.

The next morning, Matt's door opened. He looked utterly worn out, while his wife stood tall beside him, neatly dressed, makeup done, no trace of defeat.

Her back was straight as a ruler, and she didn't flinch under the blinding lights and pointed microphones.

"Mrs. James, where are you going?"

"Mrs. James, are you really getting a divorce from Matt?"

"When did you find out about Matt's affair? Were there any signs before?"

"Mrs. James, can we have a word?"

Matt's jaw was clenched tight, his eyes dark and stormy as he stepped in to shield her from the reporters. His voice was low and hoarse. "Ask me. This has nothing to do with her."

The woman didn't spare him a glance. She spoke clearly and directly, "I'm not Mrs. James. I have a name. I'm June Potter."

Matt visibly jolted.

The crowd of reporters fell silent. In the wide open space, only June's calm and steady voice could be heard.

"I've known Matt for twenty-two years. I gave everything I had in this relationship. I never imagined it would end like this. But I have no regrets. I don't regret loving him, and I don't regret divorcing him."

Matt lunged to grab her, but June swiftly shook him off. Without looking back, she walked through the path cleared by the stunned reporters.

That clip quickly went viral.

June's decisive and resolute departure stood in stark contrast to Matt, whose bloodshot eyes were filled with desperation.

Netizens were deeply moved.

This woman, who seemed gentle and soft-spoken, actually had clear boundaries and unshakable strength. In the end, who was truly unworthy of whom?

Bonnie also watched the video. After a moment of contemplation, she tapped the table and said, "Ken, contact Miss Potter. If she needs any help, let me know."

"Yes, ma'am."

June's courage and resilience only made Mandy Brown look even more despicable in comparison. Under the firestorm of backlash, Mandy had to shut down comments on her X account. But that did nothing to stem the fury of the internet, which redirected its wrath at the brands she endorsed.

[Hello? Have you terminated the contract yet?]

[Still waiting? Are you trying to go down with her?]

[Immediately! Now! Cancel the contract, or else!]

Terrified by the outrage, the brand was quick to issue a statement, claiming they never work with disreputable celebrities and had already begun the termination process.

With that precedent set, other brands that had collaborated with Mandy also rushed to cut ties. As the tide turned, Mandy fell from stardom to pariah overnight.

Of course, Bonnie wasn't just sitting back watching.

When Mandy's agent saw the massive breach-of-contract penalty, she fainted on the spot.

"If payment isn't made promptly, our firm will take legal action," Bonnie's company lawyer stated coolly.

Mandy was on the verge of a breakdown. Paying that penalty would mean all her years of hard work would go down the drain and worse, she'd be saddled with enormous debt.

In a desperate, reckless move, she posted the full breach-of-contract penalty online, trying to gain sympathy.

Even as the hate comments poured in, she pretended not to see them and cried: "Yes, I made a mistake but does that make Bonnie right? That amount is outrageous. She's clearly trying to ruin me on purpose."

The online scolding only intensified:

[Serves you right! You knew the penalty when you signed. What you thought the rules wouldn't apply to you? Trash vs. trash, neither of you are good people!]

[This idiot really thinks she can use netizens as her shield. Wants fame, doesn't want consequences. Spit! Life doesn't work like that.]

[Love to see it! Let the villain take down the mistress!]

[Well well, suddenly I kind of like Bonnie now…]

[You know what happened that day, Mandy. If I were Bonnie and took a hit like that for no reason, I'd make sure you paid for it.]

That last comment clearly came from someone who knew the inside story, and when people saw the username of the person who posted it, jaws dropped.