Neville firmly stands by Sapphira\u2019s side, declaring to his brother Paxton that he will no longer allow him to control the Judson family wealth and intends to claim what rightfully belongs to him, leaving it all to Larissa. Paxton mocks Neville\u2019s resolve, belittling him for lacking support and dismissing Larissa as insignificant. The tension escalates until Larissa suddenly appears, unharmed and confident, surprising everyone and easing the worry of her mother Sapphira.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa explains she has been away in Regal City, unaware of the time, and admits she lost her phone, which explains why she didn\u2019t answer her family\u2019s calls. Despite the relief at her safe return, Honora remains suspicious about how Larissa escaped harm after being taken by Finley. Vivica, meanwhile, scoffs at Sapphira\u2019s accusations and refuses to believe Larissa\u2019s safety disproves her own suspicions. Sapphira, growing impatient with Vivica\u2019s hostility, insists they proceed with the disownment agreement.<\/p>\n
\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the Judson family\u2019s ancestral hall, Larissa signs the disownment papers with determination, followed by Paxton and Vivica, officially severing ties. Larissa calmly declares they are strangers from now on, while Vivica angrily warns her about her future with Neville and Sapphira. Larissa retorts with a pointed reminder for Vivica to be more concerned about her own sons. The heated exchange is cut short by Kiernan, who calls for order and reveals the meeting\u2019s true purpose: to finalize the disownment and address the family fortune.<\/p>\n
Neville draped his arm protectively over Sapphira\u2019s shoulders, fixing his gaze steadily on his brother. \u201cPaxton, in the past, my only concern was Sapphira\u2019s happiness. I never wanted to fight you over the family\u2019s wealth, so I let you and your children have everything without a word. But now, as Larissa pointed out, you don\u2019t deserve any of it. From this day forward, I will stand up and claim everything that rightfully belongs to me in the Judson family. And when I do, I will leave it all to Larissa. I won\u2019t back down from you ever again.\u201d<\/p>\n
Paxton laughed loudly, a harsh, mocking sound that echoed through the room. \u201cThat\u2019s rich. Bro, if you can\u2019t win, you just can\u2019t win. Don\u2019t fool yourself into thinking you were \u2018letting\u2019 me have it. You don\u2019t even have a child to back you up. What exactly are you going to fight me with? That daughter we cast aside? You\u2019ve been living in your little bubble for too long, man. You\u2019ve lost touch with reality.\u201d<\/p>\n
Just then, a confident female voice cut through the charged atmosphere like a knife.<\/p>\n
\u201cOh? And what\u2019s your worth, Uncle Paxton? Are you really all that valuable?\u201d<\/p>\n
Sapphira and Neville turned sharply to see Larissa standing there, unharmed and composed. Relief flooded through them as they hurried toward her.<\/p>\n
\u201cLarissa! Where have you been? Are you okay? We\u2019ve been calling you nonstop,\u201d Sapphira said, gripping Larissa\u2019s shoulders tightly, scanning her from head to toe for any sign of injury or distress.<\/p>\n
Larissa smiled gently. \u201cI\u2019m fine, Mom. I\u2019ve been in Regal City for the past three days, just exploring a bit. I lost track of time.\u201d<\/p>\n
After a careful examination confirmed she was safe and sound, Sapphira finally exhaled deeply. \u201cBut why didn\u2019t you answer your phone?\u201d<\/p>\n
Larissa shrugged lightly. \u201cI must have dropped it somewhere.\u201d The truth was she had lost the phone when Finley\u2019s men had taken her. She only realized it was missing on her way back from meeting with Haskell. She knew her new parents would be worried, but she never expected them to confront Paxton and Vivica on her behalf. Their fierce dedication was impossible not to admire.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs long as you\u2019re safe,\u201d Sapphira repeated, relief evident in her voice.<\/p>\n
Honora, however, frowned deeply, her mind racing. What was going on? Finley had taken Larissa himself. How could she have returned completely unharmed? Had she somehow convinced him not to harm her? Did he lack the heart to hurt his own sister?<\/p>\n
Vivica couldn\u2019t bear to watch the tender reunion between mother and daughter. \u201cSee? Your daughter is back safe and sound. Sapphira, you come here and accuse me without any proof. It\u2019s ridiculous!\u201d<\/p>\n
Sapphira\u2019s patience with Vivica\u2019s disdain for Larissa had worn thin. Taking Larissa\u2019s hand firmly, she urged, \u201cLarissa, let\u2019s go. It\u2019s time to sign the disownment agreement.\u201d<\/p>\n
Larissa glanced at her new mother, whose eagerness outpaced even her own. A small smile curved her lips. \u201cAlright.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vivica hurried after them, her voice dripping with venom. \u201cFine by me! Let\u2019s see who regrets this in the end!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2026<\/p>\n
Later, in the Judson family\u2019s ancestral hall, under the watchful eyes of Kiernan, Larissa signed her name decisively on the disownment agreement.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour turn,\u201d she said brightly, looking at Paxton and Vivica.<\/p>\n
Without hesitation, they both signed their names.<\/p>\n
Larissa took her copy of the agreement, her voice steady. \u201cFrom this day forward, we are strangers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vivica slammed her pen down on the table in frustration. \u201cGood luck building your future with Neville and Sapphira!\u201d<\/p>\n
Larissa\u2019s smile remained unshaken. \u201cDid you forget what I told you this afternoon, Vivica? You should be worrying more about your sons.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vivica\u2019s face paled for a moment before she sneered. \u201cAs if I\u2019d take your delusional nonsense seriously!\u201d<\/p>\n
Before the argument could escalate again, Kiernan raised his hand, his gaze stern as it swept over his two sons.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s enough. I called you both here today for two reasons. First, for Larissa to finalize this matter of disownment. And second, to discuss the Judson family fortune.\u201d<\/p>\n
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