Honora arrives at Neville\u2019s house carrying several shopping bags and politely asks to come inside. Neville allows her in after a brief inspection, and Honora spots Sapphira sitting stiffly on the sofa, watching her with guarded suspicion. Honora greets her aunt gently, but Sapphira remains distant. When Honora inquires about Larissa\u2019s whereabouts, Neville directs her to the middle room on the third floor. Sapphira expresses concern about Larissa\u2019s dislike for Honora, but Neville advises her to let Larissa handle the situation herself.<\/p>\n
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Honora climbs the stairs and knocks on Larissa\u2019s door, offering the bags filled with new clothes she brought for her. Larissa responds coldly and rejects the gesture, making it clear she does not want Honora there. Despite Larissa\u2019s hostility, Honora tries to reason with her, expressing a desire for them to get along and pointing out that their conflict only hurts them both. Larissa bitterly insists that this is a competition she intends to win, implying that Honora will lose.<\/p>\n
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The conversation escalates as Honora reminds Larissa of the advantages she has due to her parents\u2019 investment and social standing, contrasting it with Larissa\u2019s village upbringing. Honora suggests Larissa should accept her place as a Judson heiress rather than throw it away out of pride. Larissa retorts confidently, challenging Honora\u2019s claim to superiority. Honora, slightly disdainful but resolved, vows to watch closely how Larissa plans to take over the family\u2019s favor and inheritance.<\/p>\n
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As Honora turns to leave, Larissa abruptly crashes the bags to the floor, scattering their contents. Honora responds with sarcastic sympathy, implying that Larissa likely has never worn expensive designer clothes before, highlighting the ongoing tension and rivalry between them.<\/p>\n
Honora stood at the doorstep, balancing several shopping bags in her hands. \u201cUncle, may I come inside?\u201d she asked softly, her voice tinged with hope.<\/p>\n
Neville looked her over carefully for a moment, searching for any sign of trouble, but finding none, he gave a slow nod. \u201cOf course, come in,\u201d he said kindly.<\/p>\n
\u201cThank you, Uncle,\u201d Honora replied with a polite smile, stepping inside the quiet house. Her eyes quickly found Sapphira, who sat stiffly on the sofa, watching her with a guarded expression. Honora returned a gentle smile. \u201cAunt.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sapphira responded with a brief nod, her demeanor cool and distant.<\/p>\n
Curious, Honora asked, \u201cUncle, which room is Larissa in?\u201d<\/p>\n
Neville pointed upward. \u201cThe middle room on the third floor.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright, I\u2019ll take these to her now,\u201d Honora said, adjusting the bags as she headed toward the staircase.<\/p>\n
Sapphira\u2019s eyes followed her, a flicker of concern crossing her face. \u201cLarissa doesn\u2019t like her. Maybe I should check on them,\u201d she murmured uneasily.<\/p>\n
Neville shook his head. \u201cDon\u2019t worry about it. Let Larissa handle things. She\u2019s clever and knows how to look after herself.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sapphira hesitated, then sighed and picked up her tablet again. \u201cYou\u2019re right. Speaking of which, we should get some clothes for Larissa. I\u2019ll contact a boutique and have them send over pictures of their newest collections.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Honora climbed the stairs to the third floor and paused before knocking on the middle door. After a brief moment, it creaked open.<\/p>\n
Without hesitation, Honora held out the shopping bags. \u201cLarissa, I was worried you might not have a change of clothes, so I brought you some new outfits I haven\u2019t even worn yet.\u201d<\/p>\n
Larissa cast a cold glance at the bags and sneered. \u201cIf you know I don\u2019t want you here, stop pretending. I don\u2019t need your clothes.\u201d<\/p>\n
Honora\u2019s tone remained gentle and sincere. \u201cLarissa, I really want us to get along. Why do you have to be so hostile? This only hurts both of us in the end.\u201d<\/p>\n
Larissa laughed bitterly. \u201cWho said this is about both of us? This ends with you losing. Don\u2019t you realize that?\u201d<\/p>\n
Honora\u2019s expression hardened, confusion and irritation flickering across her face. Where did Larissa\u2019s boldness come from?<\/p>\n
\u201cLarissa, I\u2019m not interested in competing with you,\u201d Honora said, her voice soft but firm. \u201cBut what makes you think you can win? Do you understand how much Mom and Dad have invested in me over the years? Heiresses all over Regal City can\u2019t match me. And you\u2014raised in a village\u2014what chance do you have?\u201d Her voice carried a hint of pity. \u201cIf I were you, I\u2019d accept Mom and Dad\u2019s offer. You could live comfortably as a Judson heiress. Why throw it all away for pride?\u201d<\/p>\n
Larissa\u2019s eyes narrowed. \u201cOh? So the heiresses in this city aren\u2019t so impressive if they can\u2019t even beat you.\u201d<\/p>\n
Honora was momentarily at a loss for words. A flicker of disdain crossed her face. \u201cHah. You\u2019re certainly confident. Fine. I\u2019ll be watching closely. Let\u2019s see how you manage to kick me out of this house and win over the family to claim your place as the true heiress.\u201d<\/p>\n
With that, Honora hung the bags on the doorknob and turned to leave. But just as she took a few steps away, a loud crash echoed behind her. She spun around to see the bags and their contents scattered across the floor in disarray.<\/p>\n
Turning back toward the door, her voice dripping with sarcastic sympathy, Honora said, \u201cLarissa, even if you despise me, don\u2019t waste my kindness. After all, you\u2019ve probably never worn such expensive designer clothes before, have you?\u201d<\/p>\n
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