In this chapter, Larissa firmly asserts her identity as the rightful heir of the Judson family, expressing confidence in her place despite the challenges ahead. Kiernan, her grandfather, reflects on the situation after hearing Honora\u2019s recorded words and confronts Larissa with the reality of her educational background. He points out that unlike Honora, who was groomed as a prodigy, Larissa left formal schooling early, making traditional academic paths impractical for her. He challenges her to clarify her plans and skills to prove her worth within the family.<\/p>\n
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Larissa reveals that she has independently completed high school and university-level courses by the age of sixteen and has pursued various skills with dedication. She considers Honora\u2019s artistic talents basic compared to her own abilities, which are more practical and survival-oriented. When Kiernan presses her about her skills, she confidently claims expertise in medicine, although Kiernan remains skeptical due to his knowledge of her as a village healer.<\/p>\n
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The conversation turns to Larissa\u2019s ambition as she boldly asks to take charge of the family\u2019s pharmaceutical company and Starlight Media if she can prove her capability. Kiernan is surprised by her audacity but sees potential hope in her determination, recognizing the family\u2019s decline due to lack of real ambition and ability among its members. He agrees to support her if she can demonstrate greater competence than other family members, emphasizing that gender will not limit her opportunities.<\/p>\n
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The chapter ends with a promise from Kiernan to give Larissa a chance to prove herself and potentially inherit the family business. Larissa\u2019s bright smile reflects her readiness to accept the challenge and her determination to secure her place within the Judson family. The chapter highlights themes of ambition, family rivalry, and the struggle to prove one\u2019s worth in a competitive environment.<\/p>\n
Chapter 51<\/p>\n
\u201cI understand, Grandpa,\u201d Larissa said quietly, her voice steady with conviction. \u201cI know exactly where I stand. I am the rightful heir of the Judson family.\u201d<\/p>\n
After listening to the recording of Honora\u2019s words the day before, Kiernan had spent a long time reflecting. He let out a heavy sigh. \u201cThe truth is, Larissa, compared to Honora, you left school after middle school. Even if we managed to get you admitted into a prestigious university now, it wouldn\u2019t be practical. At your age, starting over from high school just isn\u2019t feasible. So, what are your plans? Is there a particular skill you want to master? Or do you have a clear vision for your future?\u201d<\/p>\n
He continued, his tone firm yet honest, \u201cHonora was groomed by your birth parents to be a prodigy in Regal City. That\u2019s the real reason they refuse to let her go. All that talk about raising her for twenty years and having emotional ties\u2014it\u2019s just a facade.\u201d<\/p>\n
Larissa caught the meaning behind his words immediately. If she wanted to prove her worth within the Judson family, she had to surpass Honora in every way.<\/p>\n
The reality was, Larissa had left middle school because she realized she could learn everything she needed on her own. The pace of formal schooling felt too slow and restrictive. She had someone purchase textbooks for her, and by the time she was sixteen, she had already completed the entire high school curriculum as well as the courses for her intended university majors. Beyond academics, she had pursued any skill that piqued her interest with relentless dedication.<\/p>\n
The artistic talents that Honora was famous for\u2014playing multiple instruments, painting, mastering five languages\u2014were just the basics for Larissa, skills she considered almost trivial.<\/p>\n
\u201cA family as prominent as ours is a ruthless battlefield,\u201d Kiernan said, fixing his gaze on his granddaughter\u2019s determined face. \u201cIf you want people to respect, admire, and even fear you, you need to have real, undeniable skills. That\u2019s the first lesson I intend to teach you as your grandfather.\u201d<\/p>\n
Larissa smiled confidently. \u201cGrandpa, you worry too much. The world I grew up in was far more unforgiving than this. I already know the fundamentals of survival.\u201d<\/p>\n
After a brief pause, she added, \u201cHonora\u2019s talents are mostly for pleasing others. My skills are the kind that make people come to me for help.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOh? And what exactly can you do?\u201d Kiernan asked, raising an eyebrow.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be honest, Grandpa, I\u2019m capable of many things. For instance, I\u2019m skilled in medicine.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kiernan regarded her skeptically. His investigation had revealed that she was nothing more than a village healer, selling herbs and treating minor ailments.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo you don\u2019t think you\u2019re inferior to Honora in any way?\u201d he pressed, his tone blunt.<\/p>\n
Since Kiernan was being so straightforward, Larissa saw no reason to hold back. \u201cAbsolutely not. And I\u2019m not just competing with Honora\u2014I\u2019m also competing with Finley and Leopold. If I can prove I\u2019m capable, would you consider letting me take charge of the family\u2019s pharmaceutical company and Starlight Media?\u201d<\/p>\n
Kiernan was taken aback by her boldness. How could she ask for so much? Yet, a small part of him wondered if she truly possessed other talents.<\/p>\n
The Judson family was in decline, largely because his descendants lacked real ambition and ability. Neville was competent but lacked drive, content with his small world. Paxton\u2019s branch was ambitious but incompetent, often creating more problems than solutions. Finley and Leopold had made some progress but couldn\u2019t break through to the next level\u2014hence their plan to strengthen their position through a marriage alliance with the Palmer family.<\/p>\n
A flicker of hope ignited within Kiernan. \u201cIf you can genuinely demonstrate that you\u2019re more capable than your Uncle Paxton and cousin Finley, then I will entrust you with both the pharmaceutical company and Starlight Media.\u201d<\/p>\n
Larissa\u2019s face lit up with a bright smile. \u201cExcellent. Grandpa, you have to keep your promise!\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course,\u201d Kiernan said solemnly. \u201cI will never underestimate you or limit your potential just because you are a girl. But remember this\u2014if you want to carve out a place for yourself in the Judson family, you must prove your worth. If you truly are the most capable, then one day, the entire family business could be yours to inherit and manage.\u201d<\/p>\n
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