Heather Dubrow was criticized for auctioning her son's classic car without his consent - "I woke up and the car was gone", her son posted a story full of resentment!

A seemingly small incident exploded into a heated debate among Real Housewives of Orange County fans when Heather Dubrow – a beauty famous for her lavish lifestyle and iron discipline – was publicly criticized by her own son for quietly auctioning off his precious classic car. The shocking thing was not only the act of allegedly “deceiving her children” but also the way Heather handled everything silently as if it were an unowned item.

The story exploded when her son – currently studying at university in New York – suddenly posted on Instagram story with the caption: “I woke up and the car was gone. No call. No warning. Just... gone.” Along with that was a photo of an empty garage and an angry face icon. The story was immediately captured and spread across Bravo forums with a wave of backlash aimed at Heather.

According to a source close to the family, the classic car – identified as a 1970 Porsche – was a gift from the boy’s grandfather, who passed away two years ago. Although it was not used regularly, Heather’s son considered it to be of great sentimental value. “He used to say it was the last thing he had in his memory of his grandfather,” the source said.

What’s more, Heather auctioned the car at a private collectors-only event, with a starting bid of $140,000. No information has been made public about whether the proceeds will be shared with her son. Some close observers believe Heather signed on as “guardian of the estate” because the car was in her name when her son was underage.

“Legally, she may not be wrong. But morally, it’s cold,” wrote one Reddit comment, which garnered more than 5,000 likes. Others said it was evidence that Heather “runs everything like a CEO of her family,” but has crossed the line by treating her children like employees.

Notably, in previous seasons of RHOC, Heather has often emphasized the value of “raising independence,” “not spoiling” her children, and “properly managing their assets.” However, according to some veteran fans, there is a big difference between teaching your children how to spend money and quietly taking away something they value.

Heather has yet to make any official comment on the incident. Meanwhile, her son deleted his story after 24 hours but did not post a correction or apology, suggesting that the conflict may still be simmering within the famous family. Some inside sources confirmed that the boy had “not spoken to his mother for a week” since the incident.

This is not the first time Heather Dubrow has been accused of “over-controlling” her family life. Previously, she caused controversy for forcing her children to change schools according to her wishes and managing their social media accounts. However, this time, the act of selling the car without prior notice has exceeded the tolerance limit of the public – who once admired her image as a “super-intelligent mother”.

The question is: is the image of a powerful and controlling Heather hiding a rift in the relationship with her children, especially when they begin to grow up and want to have their own voice?

This drama is not just about a car, but the smoldering explosion of an overly idealized family model – where the child’s voice can disappear in decisions “arranged for the common good”.

If you want a season 2 that explores the Bravo community's reaction, other RHOC cast members, or delves deeper into Heather's relationship with her son in recent years, I can continue right away.