Vivica desperately calls out to Larissa, but Larissa coldly dismisses her, addressing her as \u201cAunt Vivica,\u201d which deeply wounds Vivica. Kiernan firmly states that Larissa has made her decision and will not be returning to Vivica. Sapphira, relieved by Larissa\u2019s clarity, shares a tender moment with Neville, who reassures her that Larissa adores her and wants to become her daughter officially.<\/p>\n
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Honora, who has been silent, unexpectedly suggests throwing a grand welcome party for Larissa to announce her as the true heir of the Judson family. This shocks everyone, as it would expose Honora as a fraud in high society. Honora explains her motivation is not the title but her love for her family, and Vivica praises her maturity, though Larissa watches their display with a smirk. Kiernan commands Neville and Sapphira to arrange the party, and Larissa encourages them to make it as grand as possible.<\/p>\n
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Despite Honora\u2019s outward acceptance, she secretly plans to humiliate Larissa at the party, convinced that Larissa, a country girl, has no place among the city\u2019s elite. She looks forward to seeing Larissa ridiculed and put in her place. After dinner, as Larissa prepares to leave with Sapphira and Neville, Leopold and Honora approach her. Leopold tries to highlight Honora\u2019s supposed kindness, but Larissa insults them both by calling them \u201cdogs,\u201d shattering Leopold\u2019s composure and igniting his fury.<\/p>\n
\u201cLarissa!\u201d Vivica cried out in desperation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa didn\u2019t even spare her a glance. \u201cYou\u2019re getting loud, Aunt Vivica,\u201d she said, her tone dripping with impatience.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The name \u201cAunt Vivica\u201d struck Vivica like a physical blow, leaving her breathless and fuming.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan\u2019s voice was stern. \u201cEnough. The girl has made her position clear. She will not be returning to\u00a0<\/p>\n
you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Hearing Larissa\u2019s definitive answer, Sapphira finally let out a breath she hadn\u2019t realized she was holding.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neville patted her hand gently. \u201cI told you not to worry,\u201d he whispered with a smile. \u201cShe adores you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sapphira gave a weak, relieved laugh. She couldn\u2019t help it; she wanted nothing more than for Larissa to officially become her daughter.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just then, Honora, who had been silent all this time, spoke up. \u201cGrandpa, now that Larissa is back, shouldn\u2019t we throw a grand welcome party for her?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Everyone stared at her in shock. For Honora to suggest a welcome party for Larissa was unthinkable. It would mean announcing to all of high society that she, Honora, was a fraud.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI was thinking we should make it a magnificent event,\u201d Honora explained, her expression earnest. \u201cI want everyone in Regal City to know that my sister is the one and only true heir of the Judson family.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan\u2019s expression softened slightly. \u201cThat\u2019s very thoughtful of you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Honora turned to Larissa, her eyes filled with hopeful sincerity. \u201cI truly want you to accept me. The only reason I don\u2019t want to leave the Judson family is because I can\u2019t bear to part with my parents and brothers. I don\u2019t care about the title of Miss Judson. And that\u2019s the same reason they don\u2019t want\u00a0<\/p>\n
me to leave.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica\u2019s voice was thick with emotion. \u201cOh, Honora, you\u2019re so mature it breaks my heart.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa watched their touching mother\u2013daughter performance with a smirk.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan said no more, simply issuing a command. \u201cNeville, you and your wife will arrange the welcome party. Make sure Larissa\u2019s identity is announced in a manner befitting her status.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ignoring the veiled challenge in Honora\u2019s eyes, Larissa simply turned to Sapphira. \u201cMom, you and Dad can plan the party however you like. The grander, the better.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sapphira, impressed by her composure, nodded. \u201cOf course. Your father and I will throw you the most spectacular party you can imagine.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Honora\u2019s face remained a mask of serene acceptance, but inside, she was already fantasizing about Larissa\u2019s humiliation at the party.\u00a0<\/p>\n
So what if she\u2019s the true Judson heir? She\u2019s a country bumpkin who doesn\u2019t know the first thing about high society. Did she really think she could just waltz in and become royalty? If she\u2019s that delusional, let\u2019s see how she feels when the elite of this city laugh her out of the room. It\u2019s time she learned her\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
18:19\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 22\u00a0<\/p>\n
place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After dinner, Kiernan retired to his rooms for the night.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLarissa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Just as Larissa was about to leave with Sapphira and Neville, Leopold\u2019s cold, hard voice stopped her. He and Honora walked up to her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou see that?\u201d he said, gesturing to Honora.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa glanced up, then nodded. \u201cOh, I see you two. A couple of dogs yapping at my feet.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
What Leopold had intended to say was: \u201cSee? Honora is so kind and gracious. Even after you treated her so horribly, she still thinks of you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
But Larissa had just called him and Honora dogs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
His icy composure shattered, and fury colored his cheeks. \u201cLarissa! How dare you speak like that!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
18:20\u00a0<\/p>\n
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