Finley confronts Larissa with cold detachment, declaring that despite her being his sister, he feels no affection for her and only cares for Honora, whom he raised and loves. He offers Larissa a chance to apologize to Honora and stop causing trouble, but Larissa mocks him bitterly, challenging his loyalty and suggesting a cruel exchange of their children to highlight the bitterness between them.<\/p>\n
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Tensions escalate quickly as Finley becomes enraged by Larissa\u2019s taunts and grabs her aggressively, warning her not to humiliate Honora again. He pulls out a knife, threatening to scar Larissa\u2019s face as punishment. However, before he can harm her, he suddenly weakens and collapses, dropping the knife. Larissa reveals that she has poisoned him and the bodyguards who try to intervene also fall unconscious, showing her control over the situation.<\/p>\n
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As Finley struggles to stay conscious, he calls for help, but Larissa calmly informs him that no one will come to his aid since the guards outside are already incapacitated. She reminds him that he destroyed the herbs she cultivated and, since he refuses to make amends, she intends to take his foot as retribution. Finley protests fiercely, but Larissa coldly dismisses his defiance, holding the knife and reflecting on his earlier threat to scar her face.<\/p>\n
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Larissa\u2019s final words reveal a deep bitterness and wounded pride, as she sarcastically recalls how Finley was ready to disfigure her to avenge a minor insult to Honora. The chapter ends with a chilling sense of unresolved family conflict, betrayal, and the dangerous power Larissa now wields over Finley.<\/p>\n
Finley\u2019s gaze locked onto Larissa\u2019s smile, a dazzling expression that was as taunting as it was bright.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou might be my sister,\u201d he said, his tone icy and unyielding, \u201cbut I feel nothing for you. I watched Honora grow up. To me, you don\u2019t even come close to her. However, if you apologize to Honora and swear never to trouble her again, I might let this slide\u2014for the sake of family.\u201d<\/p>\n
Larissa\u2019s laughter bubbled up, teetering on the edge of tears. \u201cSeriously? Ever since I returned to the Judson family, everything you say sounds utterly ridiculous. If you can feel such deep affection for the daughter of our enemy, then I\u2019ll gladly swap all your future children at birth. You can raise your rivals\u2019 offspring, while I\u2019ll toss your real children into the slums to suffer. How does that idea sit with you?\u201d<\/p>\n
Finley\u2019s eyes instantly turned frosty, radiating a deadly intensity.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow dare you!\u201d he spat.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s got you so worked up? What does blood really mean here? Even if she is your enemy\u2019s child, you raised her yourself. You have feelings for her\u2014so why should you care?\u201d Larissa\u2019s voice was calm, almost mocking.<\/p>\n
Seething with rage, Finley lunged forward, grabbing Larissa by the collar with a fierce grip.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s enough! Honora isn\u2019t like you! Her mother was the one responsible for those deeds! Leopold was right\u2014I\u2019m wasting my breath on you!\u201d<\/p>\n
He yanked a sharp knife from one of the nearby bodyguards and slowly brought the blade closer to Larissa\u2019s face.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince you\u2019re so stubborn and insist on making things difficult for Honora, don\u2019t blame me if I show no mercy. A few cuts on your pretty face, and you\u2019ll become an ugly monster. You won\u2019t dare humiliate Honora ever again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Just as Finley was about to strike, his hand suddenly went limp.<\/p>\n
The knife clattered to the floor with a harsh clang.<\/p>\n
A heavy wave of weakness swept over him, and his legs gave way beneath him. He staggered, fighting to keep his balance.<\/p>\n
His eyes widened in disbelief. What\u2019s happening to me?<\/p>\n
Larissa calmly brushed his hand aside and smoothed her collar, her expression unreadable.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat did you do to me?\u201d Finley bent over, struggling to stay upright.<\/p>\n
Sensing something was wrong, the two bodyguards stepped forward to restrain Larissa. But before they could take more than a couple of steps, their legs collapsed beneath them as well.<\/p>\n
\u201cUgh,\u201d they groaned, their bodies convulsing as they hit the ground.<\/p>\n
\u201cFools,\u201d Larissa thought bitterly. \u201cThey have no idea who they\u2019re dealing with.\u201d<\/p>\n
From the moment they touched her, they had been poisoned.<\/p>\n
Realizing the situation was slipping beyond his control, Finley summoned the last of his strength to shout toward the guards stationed outside the door. \u201cWe have a problem! Get in here and help me!\u201d<\/p>\n
But barely had the words left his mouth before he succumbed to gravity, his body crashing hard against the floor.<\/p>\n
The impact sent a sharp ache through his head.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t waste your breath yelling. The two idiots outside are already unconscious,\u201d Larissa said softly as she bent down, leaning close to him. \u201cNo one\u2019s coming to save you. Just like you said, no one will ever know what happens here. I told you\u2014you trampled the herbs I spent so long cultivating. Since you refuse to make amends, I\u2019ll just take your foot as payment.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cYou wouldn\u2019t dare!\u201d Finley hissed through clenched teeth, glaring up at her with burning defiance.<\/p>\n
Larissa chuckled quietly. \u201cWhat wouldn\u2019t I dare? At a time like this, do you really think I\u2019d show you any mercy?\u201d<\/p>\n
She crouched down, picking up the knife he had dropped earlier, weighing it thoughtfully in her palm. \u201cWhat was it you said you\u2019d do to me? A few cuts on my face? Tsk, tsk. You truly are heartless. After all, I\u2019m still your sister.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cJust to avenge a single slap Honora received, you were ready to ruin my face. You can\u2019t imagine how deeply that wounded my fragile little heart.\u201d<\/p>\n
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland\u2019s breathtaking cold.<\/p>\n
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