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    Immediately realizing the focus was on him, Louis knew he had to respond. He saw Elyse standing next to Bertha and smirked subtly. So, ying the victim, huh?


    With a rxed cross of his legs, Louis said in a mocking tone, “Grandma, has someone been misleading you with their stories? You mustn’t be deceived. The world is filled with those who pretend to be sheep but are actually wolves, provoking fights only to im they’re the victimster…”


    “Silence!” Bertha interrupted fiercely, her body shaking with anger. “Enough of your veiled insults. You’re talking about Elyse, aren’t you? I brought her up. She’s your cousin. How can you disrespect her like this? Ahem…”


    The intensity of her emotions triggered a coughing attack, turning her face pale. Quickly stepping in, Jolie soothed Bertha’s back, sending a sharp look toward her youngest son. “Louis, what have you done to upset your grandmother so deeply? Apologize now!”


    Bertha, catching her breath, replied firmly, “Apologize to Elyse, not to me!”


    Jolie’s brow furrowed in confusion. How was Elyse involved in this?


    With urgency, Samira spoke up. “Louis publicly humiliated Elyse, depriving her not just of her dignity but also a fair shot at the audition! Despite being the Harper family’s third son, his arrogance is noticeable even among his rtives!”


    Rather than forming an immediate opinion, Jolie turned to Louis and asked, “Samira ims this happened. Is it true?”


    Louis could barely suppress a scoff. Elyse seemed to have a talent for distorting facts. Had she forgotten her own misdeeds against Elena?


    “Absolutely not,” Louis replied. “The director turned her away for her own mistakes, not because of anything else.”


    Samira, already swayed by Elyse’s ount, dismissed Louis’ exnation. “You’re not being honest. Elyse has a gift for acting. She has worked tirelessly to prepare and yet, she was denied an audition. Louis, stop making excuses. You must apologize to Elyse today!”


    Bertha’s expression showed her disappointment as she remarked to Alexander, “Look at the son you’ve raised.”


    Alexander, concerned for Bertha’s well-being, firmly instructed Louis, “Apologize.”


    The smile on Louis’ face disappeared. “Dad, you don’t trust me?”


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    Alexander diverted his gaze. He had faith in Louis, but Bertha was too old to handle any distress. There was no need to escte matters in front of her. Alexander offered no further exnation. His voice was cold as he said, “Apologize.”


    A smirk formed on Elyse’s lips, but she quickly suppressed it. Humph! Louis deserved it for always backing Elena over her.


    Defiance was part of Louis’ character. It was what drove him to defy his family’s wishes and pursue acting, earning him the title of youngest Best Actor.


    Louis rose, his voice firm and deliberate. “I refuse to apologize to Elyse. She doesn’t deserve it.”


    Bertha tapped her cane and scolded, “You ungrateful child!”


    Alexander grabbed the cane, ready to bring it down in punishment upon Louis. Louis, standing tall and determined, met his father’s eyes, silently challenging him to proceed.


    Yet, the cane Alexander held above never came crashing down.


    Disappointment flickered across Elyse’s face. She had anticipated a severe hit. Elena had moved swiftly to shield Louis. With her eyebrows knit and her expression grim, she defended him. “Louis did nothing wrong. He has nothing to apologize for.”


    Jolie, witnessing Elena’s protective rush, quickly stepped in. “Let’s resolve this peacefully. No need for aggression.”


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