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    Soon, the Harper Group released an official statement on their website, making it clear they wouldn’t stand by quietly. Legal action would be taken against anyone—journalists or trolls—who spread nder or misinformation about Louis.


    At the following press conference, Alexander stood by his son without hesitation. His words were firm, and his presence spoke volumes.


    The Harper Group’s legal team had a long-standing reputation as the fiercest in the region. No one wanted to face their litigation. As expected, they acted swiftly. Journalists received their orders. Trolls were tracked down. Public, formal, and deeply humiliating apologies flooded in.


    Only then did the crowd seem to snap out of it. People began whispering, remembering who Louis really was—a Harper.


    Back at the Harper family vi, tensions simmered quietly. Samira paced the floor, clearly frustrated. “Louis should’ve been more careful. Look what’s happening online. It’s dragging the family name through the mud.”


    She wasn’t worried about Louis personally. Her concern was corporate.


    Damage to the Harper Group’s name meant damage to the business.


    Across the room, Jolie’s expression tightened. “He didn’t start this. They targeted the Johnson family’s daughter, and he stepped in. We shouldn’t be turning this into his fault.”


    Samira responded with a clipped smile, her voice barely above a murmur. “My jewelry line’s taken the worst hit. Can’t me me for being upset.”


    Unlike other branches of the Harper Group, her luxury brand relied heavily on Louis’s image. The bacsh had shaken her customer base—and it was showing in the numbers.


    Earlier in the day, chaos erupted at one of Samira’s stores when a customer stormed in and shoved over a cardboard cutout of Louis. The scene cleared the room, sending potential buyers running.


    Samira felt justified in voicing her anger.


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    Just then, the front door opened, and Alexander stepped in with Louis trailing behind.


    Without wasting a second, Jolie looked up and asked, “Is the situation calming down? Has the bacsh eased?”


    Slipping off his shoes, Alexander gave a measured nod. “The key troublemakers have already issued their apologies. The rest is just background noise. This will all pass soon.”


    A visible wave of relief softened Jolie’s face as she let out a long breath. Louis had always steered clear of scandals. The unexpected tension this time had kept Jolie awake night after night.


    “Has there been any progress with Elena’s situation?” Jolie asked, her voice quieter now.


    The entire ordeal began with an usation of giarism against Elena, and from that point, everything had spiraled out of control.


    Alexander responded without hesitation, “She has her own strategy. Let her handle it.”


    With the conversation trailing off, Alexander made his way upstairs. Louis followed behind without a word.


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