The situation escalated rapidly due to their reckless words, culminating in their arrest by law enforcement.
As for the radicals causing chaos outside the hospital, Sebastian Kingsley assisted in tracing them. Every single one issued public apologies before being charged with assault.
The crackdown had an immediate chilling effect. Online harassment targeting Amy Sinclair decreased dramatically.
While the official statement sobered many caught in the hysteria, a few stubborn trolls persisted in spreading vicious lies about Amy.
Amy made the decision to pursue legal action against these remaining defamers.
When confronted, these internet bullies crumbled. They admitted their hateful comments were completely fabricated. Several even confessed to being paid to smear Amy's reputation.
In the hospital room, Victoria Langley looked utterly destroyed. Her designer clothes were ruined with eggshells, rotting vegetables, and suspicious stains. The gash on her forehead had been treated but remained angry and red.
Victoria was weeping uncontrollably when Alexander Blackwood entered. Nathan Prescott attempted to comfort her, but his efforts were futile.
Spotting Alexander, Nathan exploded with rage. "Alex! Those animals who attacked Victoria were sent by that witch Amy Sinclair!"
Alexander's expression remained unreadable. "What makes you so certain?"
"The mob kept shouting about karma - how we needed to understand what online harassment feels like."
Previously, Amy had endured false murder accusations and relentless cyberbullying that nearly destroyed her life.
Nathan continued, voice dripping with conviction. "Amy's always despised Victoria and made her life hell. After everything that's happened? This is clearly her revenge. Who else would do this?"
Alexander's gaze sharpened. "You're basing this accusation on what the attackers said?"
At this, Victoria finally lifted her tear-streaked face. Her bloodshot eyes locked onto Alexander. "Alex... Amy's hated me for years. That leaked video proves she wants me dead."
Alexander's next question cut like a knife. "Victoria, why did you lie?"
Fresh tears spilled down Victoria's cheeks. "During the accident... I was disoriented. When I came to, I saw the car coming straight at me and assumed it was Ms. Sinclair..."
Nathan interrupted angrily. "Alex! Victoria didn't know Amy was driving! She even offered a reward for witnesses to clear her name. How was she supposed to know those witnesses would lie for money? Victoria's the real victim here!" His hands clenched into fists. "Amy's trying to murder Victoria!"
Victoria looked at Alexander with heartbreaking despair. "I know you won't believe anything I say now. Just... go. I don't want to drag you into this mess."
Alexander's brow furrowed. "Then explain why you were at that bathroom door saying those things to Amy."