Chapter 448\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leopold sat quietly, a stark contrast to his usual arrogant demeanor. The moment he heard the door open, he shot up from the sofa as if jolted by electricity, a flush of excitement coloring his cheeks. His eyes found hers, and he breathed her name. \u201cLarissa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa gave him a dismissive glance, ignoring the desperate hope in his eyes as she walked past him to her desk. \u201cWhat do you want?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The fact that she wasn\u2019t immediately throwing him out sent a small thrill of victory through him. \u201cI\u2019m sorry,\u201d he said, his voice tight with nerves. \u201cI didn\u2019t expect my fans to attack you like that. But don\u2019t worry, I\u2019ve already set them straight.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIs that all?\u201d she asked, unimpressed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd\u2026 I saw you\u2019re planning to release your own album. Larissa, I can write songs for you!\u201d He had always been confident in his musical talent. \u201cLarissa, I wrote my entire debut album myself. That one album launched my career. With my help, you could become the biggest star in the music industry!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa let out a cold laugh. \u201cAnd?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you want to be famous, if you want to make Starlight Media a powerhouse, I can help you. I\u2019ll quit my own career. I\u2019ll write exclusively for you,\u201d he offered, his eyes burning with sincerity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her smile grew colder. \u201cYou think I need you to write my songs? Are you implying I\u2019m not capable of writing my own?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Leopold faltered. \u201cLarissa, that\u2019s not what I meant. I just\u2026 I was worried you wouldn\u2019t be able to create something as brilliant as what you played at the reception\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course I can,\u201d she scoffed. \u201cHeaven\u2019s Will\u2018 was my first novel. Were my next three any less successful?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The mention of \u201cHeaven\u2019s Will\u201d finally jogged his memory. His sister was Field of Lari, the literary superstar. He, who had once looked down on her, was the one who had been living in a bubble.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His gaze fell. \u201cI just want to make it up to you\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t need you to. Leopold, how many times do I have to say it? The best thing you and your family can do for me is to stay out of my life forever!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She swept a stack of papers from her desk, sending them flying at his face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He didn\u2019t move, letting the documents flutter around him and settle on the floor.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you have any idea,\u201d she continued, her voice dangerously low, \u201cthat every time I see you, I\u2019m reminded of how I was abandoned and hurt by my own flesh and blood? Do you think I\u2019m strong enough to seek revenge because I don\u2019t feel any pain? You\u2019re wrong. I do it because you\u2019re not worth my grief.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Each word was a dagger in Leopold\u2019s heart. He staggered back. \u201cI\u2019m sorry\u2026 I\u2026 I didn\u2019t mean to make. you angry. I just thought\u2026 I just wanted\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He trailed off, unable to articulate the mess of his thoughts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:39\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 448\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou just wanted what?\u201d she pressed, her voice merciless. \u201cYou wanted me to forgive you, to cure Finley, to welcome your family back into the Judson fold. You wanted me to abandon my new parents and embrace yours, to call you and Finley my brothers, to call Paxton and Vivica my parents, so you could all go back to your comfortable, privileged lives without a shred of guilt.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWell, dream on. That is never going to happen. If you don\u2019t want to end up destitute, stop wasting your time here and go earn a living. Even with what little you have left, you can still live better than most.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t be greedy like Honora, who hurt me and then had the audacity to expect forgiveness, all while coveting the Judson family fortune. It\u2019s pathetic and disgusting.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:39\u00a0<\/p>\n
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