Chapter 405\u00a0<\/p>\n
A wave of profound pain and despair washed over Leopold. His heart was heavy with regret and guilt, and the look he gave Larissa was one of deep shame.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLarissa, don\u2019t worry. We won\u2019t let her get away with it. We won\u2019t let her taint you ever again.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
To his surprise, Larissa just scoffed. \u201cHonora isn\u2019t the one dirtying my sight. You and Finley are.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The color drained from Leopold\u2019s face. He staggered back a step as if he\u2019d been slapped. He hung his head in shame.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll go now,\u201d he said, his voice barely a whisper.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He turned to leave but paused at the doorway. Looking back at Larissa, his gaze was firm as he made a solemn promise. \u201cLarissa, I swear, I will never let anyone from the Lincoln family lay a single finger on you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa snorted, not even bothering to look at him. \u201cYou should take a look at your own\u00a0<\/p>\n
situation first.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leopold knew that no promise he made would mean anything to her now. With a silent vow locked in his heart, he left Starlight Media, looking utterly lost.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After he was gone, Ursa spoke up hesitantly. \u201cMs. Judson, are you really going to terminate Leopold\u2019s contract? He has so much potential. He\u2019s handsome, has a great voice, and he\u2019s a talented songwriter. With the right promotion, he could be a huge star again. He could bring in a lot of revenue for the company\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are plenty of people who can become stars,\u201d Larissa said flatly. \u201cI have no interest in promoting someone who disgusts me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She picked up her phone and dialed the number of Leila Baylor, the woman Finley had\u00a0<\/p>\n
rescued from Garrick Palmer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leila answered quickly, her voice tinged with excitement. \u201cMs. Judson.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you\u2019re free today, come to Starlight Media. I want to talk about signing you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes! Of course!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After hanging up, Larissa turned to Ursa, who was still standing there.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, I want you to notify everyone that there will be a meeting at ten o\u2019clock. I\u2019ll be officially announcing my role as the head of Starlight Media and outlining our future development plan.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ursa snapped back to attention. \u201cRight away!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:47\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 405\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once the door closed, Larissa leaned back in her chair and stretched luxuriously.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Though she owned other businesses\u2013like the restaurant Paddy\u2019s Home and a mountain resort in Regal City\u2013she had always left the day\u2013to\u2013day management to Nightveil, focusing instead on technical research and expert guidance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This was the first time she was managing a company herself.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa wasn\u2019t naive enough to think that an amateur like her could just waltz in and turn Starlight Media into a powerhouse overnight. But she had a powerful network. As the boss, all she needed to do was identify and hire the right people, then provide them with enough capital to succeed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
And money was one thing she had in abundance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After leaving Starlight Media, Finley walked to his car in the parking garage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as he was about to open the door, a figure stepped out from the shadows, blocking his path.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finley\u2019s brow furrowed, his eyes wary. Before he could speak, a mocking laugh echoed through the garage.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, well, Finley. I heard your whole family got kicked out of the Judson estate by Larissa. Tsk, tsk. How the mighty have fallen.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finley\u2019s heart pounded. He whipped his head toward the voice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Garrick strolled toward him, his hands casually tucked in his pockets. \u201cYou had a lot of nerve back then, Finley. Daring to snatch my prize right out from under my nose.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finley\u2019s face was pale, but he remained silent. He knew Garrick was here for revenge for what happened at the hotel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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