Gabrielle's POV
After posting that explosive headline about the Earl's unsavory deeds and bizarre proclivities, he quickly earned the ire of many, including those he had wronged, like Baron Fritz and numerous others. It turned out that the Earl had countless victims, his grubby hands having violated many, yet he faced no consequences due to his high status.
The Earl had meticulously crafted a reputation for being kind-hearted, revered as a noble due to his love of farming and camaraderie with his farmers. This carefully maintained facade ensured no one suspected the truth: that the seemingly benevolent Earl was actually a twisted rapist who murdered the women he had assaulted. The revelation of his heinous acts sent shockwaves through the community, shattering the illusion of his nobility.
