Larissa Judson and Haskell Palmer novel Chapter 131

“And make sure Kitty doesn’t have any dirt on you,” Finley added sharply. “Money is no object. Pay her whatever she wants to take the fall, but your name cannot be tied to this. You’ve just started to make it big; your reputation is everything.”

Leopold’s jaw tightened. “I know.”

After hanging up, he immediately opened Twitter. Even though his brother had paid to have much of it scrubbed, some posts remained, though their traction was low.

[Is Leopold an idiot? Instead of making it up to his REAL sister, he plots against her with his adopted sister to ruin her own welcome party?]

[IKR! You’d have to be brain-dead to pull a stunt like that!]

[He’d frame his own sister. Can’t believe people actually stan a celebrity with such a rotten character. His fans must be trash too!]

[He’s got a decent face, but his music is mediocre at best. Some influencers are better singers!]

[AGREED! His fans call him the most talented young artist of his generation? LMAO! He’s nothing compared to the legends from twenty years ago. The nerve to even compare himself to them is disgusting.]

[Did you guys see his sister’s piano performance? It was insane! Heard it was improvised. That’s real talent, way more than so-called ‘genius’ Leopold.]

Leopold’s face grew darker with every comment he read.

Honora leaned over. “What is it, Leopold?”

Honora pretended to think for a moment before conceding. “…I suppose you’re right.”

“If she wants a war, then she better be prepared to have her reputation utterly destroyed,” Leopold snarled, his knuckles white as he gripped his phone.

A flicker of triumph crossed Honora’s face. In truth, she had also paid trolls to fan the flames of Leopold’s scandal, amplifying the backlash. Her goal was to make the situation explode, driving an irreparable wedge between him and Larissa.

So what if Larissa had outshone her at the reception? She had now alienated the entire Paxton branch of the family. Her days as a Judson were numbered.

She had a bit of talent, sure, but where did Larissa get the confidence to think she could take down them all by herself?