Larissa receives a threatening message from Torrin Dillon, warning her that if she blocks him again, she\u2019ll lose her chance to be with him forever. He invites her to a grand welcome party for the newly returned Judson family heiress, unaware that Larissa herself is the heiress. Though disgusted by having once trusted and dated Torrin, Larissa decides to tease him by agreeing to meet but plans to keep him waiting indefinitely.<\/p>\n
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As Larissa prepares to relax, a scandalous news alert about Haskell\u2019s alleged infertility catches her attention. Despite her initial disinterest, she reads the article and promptly forwards it to Haskell. His anxious responses reveal his distress, but Larissa reassures him with a supportive sticker, showing her calm and confident attitude toward the situation.<\/p>\n
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The conversation shifts to Larissa\u2019s decisive actions after rejoining the Judson family. She shares a photo of her disownment agreement, proving she has cut ties with her biological parents and been adopted by Neville and Sapphira, whom she considers her true parents. Haskell admires her resolve and opens up about his own family struggles, particularly the favoritism their father shows toward his brother Draven and the deadly animosity between the siblings.<\/p>\n
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The chapter highlights Larissa\u2019s growing independence and strength as she navigates complicated family dynamics and confronts past betrayals. Meanwhile, Haskell\u2019s vulnerability and conflicted feelings about his family deepen the emotional tension between the characters.<\/p>\n
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Chapter 55<\/p>\n
Larissa had just finished drying her hair when her phone buzzed again. Glancing at the screen, she noticed a message from an unfamiliar number.<\/p>\n
[Larissa, if you block me one more time, you\u2019ll lose your chance to be my woman forever! This Saturday, I\u2019m going to the welcome party for the newly returned heiress of the Judson family. I bet you\u2019ve never been to anything this grand, right? If you still want to be mine, meet me at the Regal City train station. I\u2019ll pick you up, and you can be my personal assistant. Remember, this is your final chance!]<\/p>\n
A wave of self-disgust washed over Larissa. Why on earth had she saved Torrin Dillon\u2019s life? She should\u2019ve just left him to rot by the roadside. The worst part was that she had actually believed he was a decent person and had even dated him for two whole months! That period would forever remain the darkest, most humiliating chapter of her life.<\/p>\n
Yet, what a twist of fate that this fool was invited to her own welcome party. She couldn\u2019t help but wonder how his face would look when he realized she was the long-lost heiress of the Judson family.<\/p>\n
This time, instead of calling him a fool and blocking him outright, Larissa typed back:<\/p>\n
[Alright, see you tomorrow at noon at the train station!]<\/p>\n
She decided to make him wait\u2014make him wait so long he\u2019d grow old and gray before she showed up.<\/p>\n
Leaning back against the headboard, she was about to relax when a news alert suddenly popped up on her screen.<\/p>\n
[Scandal Exposed! Regal City Heir Infertile?!]<\/p>\n
What? She had no interest in such tabloid nonsense and tried to swipe the notification away, but accidentally tapped on it. As she skimmed the article, she realized it was about Haskell.<\/p>\n
Without hesitation, she forwarded the link to him.<\/p>\n
Seconds later, his reply appeared: ?<\/p>\n
Followed by: \u2026<\/p>\n
And then: Don\u2019t believe it.<\/p>\n
08:37<\/p>\n
Larissa was in the middle of typing, \u201cDon\u2019t worry, if you\u2019re infertile, I can fix that too!\u201d when she saw his messages. She deleted her text. She could almost feel his panic radiating through the screen. Honestly, she didn\u2019t care whether he could have children or not. If they married, having kids wasn\u2019t a necessity. There was so much more to life than that.<\/p>\n
Instead, she sent him a sticker that read, \u201cYou\u2019ve got this!\u201d<\/p>\n
He quickly responded, \u201cIs everything settled on your end?\u201d<\/p>\n
Larissa rose from her chair, opened her desk drawer, and snapped a photo of the cover page of her disownment agreement. She sent it to him.<\/p>\n
[All taken care of!]<\/p>\n
Haskell smiled when he saw her message. She was impressively decisive. She had only recently returned to the Judson family and had already severed all ties with her biological parents.<\/p>\n
So why was he still hesitating? Since Draven and Valeria had betrayed him, he just needed to deal with them both once and for all.<\/p>\n
[You cut ties with them, and Paxton didn\u2019t kick you out?] he asked.<\/p>\n
She replied quickly.<\/p>\n
[I immediately asked Neville and Sapphira to adopt me. They\u2019re amazing! I don\u2019t care what anyone says\u2014they\u2019re my real parents now!]<\/p>\n
Haskell chuckled softly at her words.<\/p>\n
[You\u2019re right. Not all biological parents truly love their children. It\u2019s the same for me. I can tell my father doesn\u2019t really like me, especially since Draven came back. He pays so much more attention to Draven than to me. I never minded before. My brother went through so much out there; it\u2019s only natural for Dad to want to make up for it. But I never imagined my own brother would want me dead.]<\/p>\n
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Larissa\u2019s journey through betrayal and self-discovery reaches a poignant moment as she embraces her new identity and severs the ties that once bound her to a painful past. Her resolve to redefine family on her own terms, choosing love and loyalty over blood, highlights the strength she has cultivated amidst hardship. The interplay of vulnerability and determination in her interactions with Haskell reveals a deepening bond rooted in shared wounds and mutual understanding.<\/p>\n
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The chapter closes with a quiet yet powerful affirmation of resilience and hope. Despite the shadows cast by deceit and scandal, Larissa and Haskell\u2019s connection offers a beacon of trust and solidarity. Their willingness to confront painful truths together suggests that healing and happiness may still be within reach, even as they prepare to face the challenges that lie ahead.<\/p>\n
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In the next chapter, tensions simmer beneath the surface as Larissa prepares to confront the past she thought she had left behind. The upcoming welcome party promises to be more than just a social event\u2014it will be a stage for old wounds to resurface and for Larissa to assert her newfound identity amidst those who once doubted her. The dynamics between her and Torrin Dillon, marked by resentment and unresolved feelings, are bound to take an unexpected turn, stirring emotions that Larissa thought she had buried.<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Haskell\u2019s internal struggle becomes more palpable, as the shadow of betrayal by his own family looms larger. His fragile relationship with his father and the dangerous presence of his brother Draven hint at conflicts that could shake the foundations of his world. As Larissa and Haskell navigate their complicated ties to their families, the question remains: will their alliance be enough to withstand the storms ahead, or will secrets and betrayals pull them apart? The next chapter will delve deeper into these emotional undercurrents, setting the stage for revelations that could change everything.<\/p>\n
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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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