A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power

The company’s website crashed almost instantly, flooded with demands for an explanation on Fitch’s behalf. Some pointed out discrepancies between the

company’s statement and Fitch’s own words, but their voices were quickly drowned out by the crowd.

To the public, Fitch was the underdog, while A&C Entertainment represented cold, unfeeling corporate greed–the enemy to be taken down.

“That’s enough. Release the videos,” Larkin said calmly, glancing at the surging traffic.

The head of Public Relations understood immediately. With a single click, he sent

the videos out into the world.

There were two in total. The first showed Fitch in the recording studio, his cocky attitude on full display–a demeanor that made viewers bristle. The second was a rundown of the entire incident, ending with a blurred–out clip in which only Fitch’s face remained clear. He could be seen jabbing a finger at a young woman, as if about to strike her, only to have the tables turned on him.

The video closed on Fitch’s anguished scream. Even before Fitch could react, Jason weighed in on his own social media account.

“Certain people have made it clear only Moon is good enough to compose for them. Apparently, I’m not worth their time.”

Overnight, the rumor

legend, but only ever collaborated with Tristan. Jason, on the other hand, was one of the industry’s hottest producers–almost everyone had worked with him at some point. The moment his statement went live, artists who’d

online growing

ahead,” Larkin said as soon

statement appeared on the company’s

“See you in court.”

simultaneously, a statement appeared on

we are filing rape charges

featuring the victims themselves. Faces blurred, voices altered, they described

Fitch stared at the screen, his face

do I do?” he

What is this about rape? What have you been hiding from me?” Candace’s hands shook, disbelief written all over her

believe me!” Fitch desperately reached for

own story almost