Chapter 16

Louisiana Pov

I felt a surge of panic as Leah denied my accusations. It was clear I had to think fast, but my mind was whirling. When did I send people to kill her?

"If I truly sent people to kill you, why are you still alive?" I asked her, my voice tinged with panic.

Leah's face became petrified, her expression filled with shock. But in that moment, my resolve solidified. I lifted my chin and said proudly, "Do you think you can just smear my name?"

Everyone's attention turned against Leah, and murmurs filled the hall. "I didn't know Ms. Leah could be this wretched. She even tried to smear Ms. Louisiana's name," a lady said, her disgust evident in her tone.

I decided to play the part and acted more pitifully, sobbing gently. "I would never hurt you, Leah. You helped me take care of Axel for five whole years. Why would I want to kill you?" I sobbed.

A man chimed in, saying, "Ms. Louisiana is so pitiful. I almost believed Ms. Leah." I felt a triumphant smirk play across my lips as Lea