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That night, a scandal erupted online as numerous photos of Gianna with Marcelo, Maxwell, and Miguel circulated widely. These pictures showed the siblings in intimate and unusually close situations, which, while normal within their family, appeared inappropriate and suspicious to outsiders. Additionally, photos of Gianna with her ex, Vincent, surfaced, showing flirtatious behavior that fueled further gossip.

The internet quickly exploded with judgment and speculation, questioning the nature of Gianna’s relationships with the Nygard brothers and Vincent. The controversy escalated beyond celebrity gossip, dragging the entire wealthy Nygard family into public scrutiny. Socialites and acquaintances, already envious of Emery’s prosperous family, seized the opportunity to criticize and mock her.

Emery’s phone was bombarded with calls and messages blaming her for failing to properly raise her children, especially for favoring her adopted daughter Gianna. Ursula, Emery’s mother, expressed her anger and disappointment, accusing Emery of neglecting her family duties and warning that the family might fall apart if the elders did not intervene. Emery felt unfairly blamed and tried to defend herself by pointing out that Raymond also treated Gianna kindly.

When Emery’s sons Marcelo and Maxwell arrived home, she confronted them angrily about the viral scandal. Marcelo, as the eldest, was especially targeted by her frustration. However, Maxwell dismissed the rumors as mere jealousy and insisted they should ignore the online chatter. Emery, overwhelmed and hurt by the situation and her mother’s harsh words, was furious that her sons were not taking the matter seriously.

Chapter 322 Shocking News

That night, everything blew up online.

Photos of Gianna and Marcelo having dinner, hanging out at bars, and all kinds of intimate shots were suddenly all over the internet.

Not just Marcelo-some showing her with Maxwell and Miguel too.

Maybe the Nygards were just used to being that touchy. Whenever Gianna was upset or needed comfort, the three brothers would pull her into a hug or even have her sit on their laps to make her feel better.

Inside the family, that might’ve been fine-but to people outside, it looked strange and way too close.

And that wasn’t all. Before Gianna had completely cut ties with her ex, Vincent, she’d gone out with him alone several times.

They sat close, eating and talking, and the way Vincent looked at her-like he wanted to kiss her-looked pretty suspicious.

There was no way to deny how flirty it all looked.

When all those pictures came out, the internet went wild.

[Wait, aren’t they siblings? Who acts like that with their brother?]

[My brother and I would never be that touchy! There should be limits!]

[They’re not real siblings-she’s adopted! What, did they plan to marry her off later?]

[Even if that’s true, that’s for one son. Here she is for all three brothers? That’s disgusting!]

[And don’t forget Vincent! Gianna’s got four guys circling around her. She’s a total player!]

This wasn’t just some normal celebrity gossip anymore.

It turned into a huge scandal that pulled an entire rich family into the mess.

And it didn’t stop with the entertainment circle. Soon, even the socialites started gossiping.

Many of them already disliked Emery, jealous that she’d married well and had three sons and a daughter.

Now that something bad had finally happened to her family, they jumped at the chance to mock her.

Emery’s phone wouldn’t stop ringing.

In the private group chats of the socialites, everyone was making sly, snarky comments. She even got calls. from Ursula and her own relatives.

Everyone blamed Emery for not raising her children properly.

“Emery, look what your sons have become! Each one has been fooled by that adopted girl!”

“I told you before-no matter what, an adopted daughter is still not your real daughter. How could you ignore your own child because of her?”

“Just look at that girl-every bit of drama and trouble in your family comes from her. She’s brought shame to the whole Nygards!”

Ursula was furious. She’d tried to stay out of family matters, thinking she was too old to interfere.

But now, that adopted girl had turned the whole Nygards upside down. If the elders didn’t step in soon, the family might fall apart.

Emery said softly, “Mom, I know. But this isn’t only my fault. Raymond treats Gianna kindly too-he didn’t stop any of this either.”

Emery felt she was being unfairly blamed.

Ursula slammed the table. “That’s not the same thing! He handles business outside. You’re supposed to manage the home! Raymond works hard every day at the company while you stay here. You barely have to do anything!

“You’re at home all day and still can’t control your children! What’s the point of you then?”

Her anger nearly made her faint.

To her. Emery had become lazy and spoiled, caring only about looking pretty and living comfortably, as if she’d forgotten how to take real responsibility.

“I-I understand,” Emery said quietly, feeling guilty and too scared to argue back.

“Figure it out yourself!” Ursula snapped before hanging up.

The call ending like that made Emery’s heart race. For the first time, she truly felt panic.

She had planned to talk things over with her sons and just then, they came home.

Emery snapped, “So, you’re finally home. Do you have any idea what people are saying about you online?”

She was already furious inside, but after getting scolded by Ursula, she felt even more hurt and frustrated.

So when Marcelo and Maxwell both came in together, she went off on them right away.

She scolded them both hard, especially Marcelo, since he was the oldest of the four brothers-and the one she blamed most.

“Mom, what’s going on with you? Is it your mood swings again? We just walked in, and you’re already yelling,” Maxwell said, confused.

He couldn’t remember the last time his mother had been this angry.

Emery shouted, “You haven’t seen the news? It’s all over the internet! Pictures of you three and Gianna being way too close-everyone’s talking about it!”

“Oh, that? Yeah, we saw it. So what? People are just jealous of the Nygards and want to tear us down. Just ignore them,” Maxwell said casually.

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He already knew about the rumors but didn’t think they mattered.

To him, it was just a bunch of silly gossip-people being jealous because the siblings were close and twisting things to sound bad.

Emery snapped, “You think it’s that simple? You fool! You’re not even taking this seriously!”

The chapter closes on a turbulent note, capturing the raw tension between public perception and private reality. Gianna and the Nygard brothers find themselves ensnared in a web of scandal fueled by misunderstanding and jealousy, their close-knit bonds misinterpreted by outsiders. Emery’s struggle to maintain control and protect her family amid the harsh judgment reflects the vulnerability beneath their polished facade, revealing how fragile even the strongest families can become when faced with relentless scrutiny.

Amid the storm of accusations and hurtful whispers, the emotional weight borne by Emery and her sons is palpable. The clash between loyalty and societal expectation underscores the chapter’s themes of familial love, trust, and the painful consequences of being misunderstood. Though the Nygards’ unity is tested, the chapter leaves a lingering sense of resilience, hinting at the difficult but necessary conversations that lie ahead for them to heal and reclaim their narrative.

The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the escalating tension within the Nygard family as the scandal continues to spiral out of control. Emery’s mounting frustration and fear signal that cracks in the family’s facade are beginning to show, and her confrontation with her sons hints at emotional clashes that could expose long-hidden resentments and vulnerabilities. The brothers’ dismissive attitude toward the public’s judgment sets the stage for conflict, both within the family and with the outside world.

As the pressure mounts, expect to see how each character grapples with their own sense of loyalty, shame, and identity amid the chaos. Will the bonds between the siblings hold strong, or will the weight of public opinion and familial expectations drive a wedge between them? The next chapter will likely explore these complex emotions, revealing just how fragile the Nygard family truly is beneath their polished exterior.

Joseph King

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