Chapter 375

Many people already doubted the Horoscope Association's announcement. As soon as Phoebe tweeted, Maddox immediately reposted it—the first half, of course. Those close to Phoebe also reposted; this time, even Jarnar Jenkins and Reece Hill joined in. It quickly became a top trending topic, with many non-fans joining the questioning.

The Horoscope Association was strongly urged to provide an explanation. The previous investigation seemed to favor Sienna. Many people even questioned them on the association's official account.

Phoebe's actions gave Twitter's management a headache. He immediately consulted his supervisors; even they found it unbelievable. They wouldn't allow horoscope masters to act with impunity. Moreover, Damon was considered average within the Association; people didn't believe he could absorb others' luck.

However, higher-ups instructed them to disregard the matter. They reiterated their previous judgment and responded to Phoebe's tweet, assuming the public outcry would subside. The Twitter administrator, following instructions, sent another tweet stating that the Horoscope Association had investigated the matter thoroughly. They urged celebrities to set aside personal grudges and avoid fueling the controversy. Anyone could see this tweet targeted Phoebe.

The Horoscope Association implied Phoebe and Sienna had a feud, prompting Phoebe's post. Phoebe wasn't surprised; she was even more certain that Sienna's patron held significant power within the Association, capable of suppressing this incident. Undeterred, Phoebe continued to fight. She posted:

[I'm a horoscope master. After three episodes of variety shows, I didn't realize Jenkins was controlled by a spell. I will take responsibility for what I said. I promise I didn't start this because of personal grudges. Would the other party dare to stand up and say the same thing?]

Maddox and others immediately reposted. Any statement made by a horoscope master holds a vow-like power; going against it would result in severe repercussions. Phoebe was confident the cautious old man wouldn't dare.

Their fans and onlookers joined the fray, flooding the Horoscope Association's official Twitter account demanding a sworn statement. The Twitter administrator immediately reported this; his superiors told him to handle it as he saw fit. It was clear he wouldn't dare make a sworn statement.

The administrator sent a message: "The Horoscope Association only investigates results; we can't use oaths to clarify things." He was met with widespread ridicule, a clear sign of guilt. Many horoscope masters admired Phoebe for using her own strength against the entire Association. Many who doubted the situation and disliked Damon became Phoebe's fans. Those questioning the Association, and those capitalizing on the popularity, recorded and posted numerous short videos. This brought the Horoscope Association under intense scrutiny.

Upon hearing the news, the old man raged, wanting to kill Phoebe. He thought, "How dare she be so arrogant and despotic? She actually used public opinion against me!" The backlash had ruined his plans, causing Sienna, and himself, to suffer.

Gardner, present at the time, respectfully asked, "Mentor, should we deal with this? Public opinion is spreading rapidly; will it prompt the higher-ups to investigate?"

The old man sneered, "So what? Do you think I'm afraid? Since Phoebe started this, I'll show her what I can do. Continue to clear Sienna's name and reclaim all the resources she recently lost because of her reputation. Especially that drama she and Phoebe filmed. We must get it back."

He ignored the online uproar. The Horoscope Association had stood firm for years; public opinion couldn't shake it. If they wanted to scold him, so be it. He couldn't swear; otherwise, he'd face punishment for his misdeeds. If higher-ups investigated, so be it. He had a trap set over 20 years ago; he'd let his pawns take the blame. When higher-ups investigated Sienna, he'd insist the curse was already lifted. He snorted again, "Since Phoebe wants to withdraw from the Horoscope Association, let her withdraw and announce her expulsion."

Gardner didn't expect his mentor to handle it this way. He thought, "Isn't this clearly telling everyone something is wrong with the Horoscope Association, and that we're deliberately covering up for Sienna?" He sensed Phoebe had a backup plan to deal with his mentor; using public opinion was just the beginning. He dared not voice his concerns, lest he question his mentor's decision. He could only lower his head and say, "Yes!"

He then requested another tweet removing Phoebe from the association. This was a poor move; Phoebe had already initiated her withdrawal, making their subsequent announcement seem like a joke. As soon as the tweet appeared, they were ridiculed, showcasing their guilt, frustration, and exasperation.

Netizens demanded more evidence proving Sienna's control by Damon; otherwise, they wanted a broadcast of the curse removal. The old man ignored this; he thought, 'Are these people worthy of watching the broadcast? Moreover, there was never a curse. How could it be removed?'

Consequently, the Horoscope Association stopped updating its Twitter account, leading to a plummet in prestige and credibility, causing internal questioning. Of course, many scolded Phoebe, deeming her arrogant and troublesome.