Chapter 83 More Public Opinion
Clara pursed her red lips and said, "Mr. Campbell praised my playing and said the piece was well-composed, but I'm worried..."
She trailed off, so Elodie jumped in, "You're worried Victoria will badmouth you to Mr. Campbell, right?"
Clara didn't respond, which was as good as a yes.
Oliver shouted, "She wouldn't dare!"
This was exactly what Clara wanted. If she didn't get into the association, she could blame Victoria.
"Grandpa Oliver, I believe Victoria wouldn't do that. If I get into the association, it would bring honor to the Kennedy family. I trust her," Clara said, showing her understanding and considerate side.
Meanwhile, Victoria had no idea she was about to be blamed again.
Oliver said, "I doubt she has the guts!"
Clara asked, "Grandpa Oliver, what about the company?"
Oliver thought for a moment and said, "Don't sweat the small stuff. Your father and I will handle it. You just focus on getting into the association."
Clara was confident about getting into the piano association. Colin had praised her on the spot, and his appreciation for her piece was clear.
Even if Victoria knew Colin, it wouldn't matter. She couldn't influence his decision.
The next day, the video from yesterday was still circulating, and netizens were arguing in the comments.
One netizen posted: [Why's everyone dragging Clara? Isn't it NBD for two people in love to be together? Victoria was smart to call it off. Shouldn't we stan their happiness? Why hate on Clara now?]
Replies flooded in: [Wow, you're too chill. Mad respect!]
[Being betrayed by your own sis, could you even?]
[Love is cool and all, but going after your sis's fiancé? That's low-key shameless!]
[OMG, what kind of person are you? Saying that, you must be cray.]
[This person is just looking for trouble.]
[I always thought Clara was classy, but she's straight-up vile. Messing with her sis's fiancé? That's so shady!]
[Clara's trash, and Lucas is gross too. Hooking up with his fiancée's sister? That's just bad vibes.]
[If my sis did that, I'd cut her off for sure.]
[Heard the Kennedy fam elders are team Clara.]
Someone questioned: [For real? Is Victoria even their bio daughter?]
[How awful, being betrayed by her sist and no support from fam. Victoria is really pitiful.]
[Victoria should get a DNA test.]
[This favoritism is too immoral. Was Victoria forced to call off the engagement by her fam?]
[You nailed it.]
At the Kennedy villa, Clara was scrolling through comments on her phone. When she saw this one, a flash of malice crossed her eyes, and she gripped her phone tightly.
She wanted to find Ethan but remembered he had been missing since that incident. A scheme began to form in her mind.
At Tudor Group, Gavin nervously reported, "Mr. Tudor, public opinion is still in favor of Victoria. The PR department can't suppress it or take it down."
Lucas angrily threw the documents on his desk. "What's the point of hiring you if you can't handle this?" he scolded.
Gavin shivered. "Mr. Tudor, it seems someone is controlling things from behind the scenes, but we can't find out who."
Lucas narrowed his eyes. In Ridgewood, who could manipulate public opinion and dare to offend the Tudor family?
"Find out who's behind this, no matter the cost," Lucas said coldly.
Gavin tentatively asked, "Mr. Tudor, could it be Victoria who hired someone?"
Lucas had thought the same but dismissed it. "Impossible!" he shouted.
Gavin quickly left.
Lucas sat in his chair, thinking about the people associated with Victoria. She couldn't possibly know someone with that much power. Even the Tudor family couldn't control public opinion like that; it required not just money but also influence.
Suddenly, he thought of Alexander, who had appeared by Victoria's side. He didn't seem like a simple person. But Victoria only managed the Horizon Group; she couldn't possibly know someone of his caliber.
He remembered the interview audio and searched for it on his computer. Listening to the voice, his expression went from frowning to surprised to shocked. Was it really him?
But how could Victoria know him?
It seemed impossible. The head of the Howard family was always mysterious. Someone of such high status couldn't possibly appear by Victoria's side. It was too absurd to consider.
But the head of the Howard family's appearance was well-guarded, rarely seen by anyone. Even in a crowd, people might not associate him with the Howard family.
Lucas kept doubting and then dismissing his doubts, but eventually, he thought of someone who might have seen the head of the Howard family.
A voice inside him insisted he had to get to the bottom of this.
In the Horizon Group's top-floor office, Wesley rushed in. "Ms. Kennedy, we’ve got a problem. Someone online is accusing you of stealing Clara's music sheet and a recording that you threatened her to leave the Kennedy family."
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