Chapter 229\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course not. I am merely stating the facts and kindly advising you not to be so arrogant,\u201d the steward replied, his words belying his deferential tone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa understood perfectly. He was just as condescending as his masters, Paxton and Vivica.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She pulled on the gardening gloves she had just taken off and walked toward the man.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Assuming she had seen reason, a smug look appeared in the steward\u2019s eyes. \u201cIt seems you know your place after all-\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before he could finish, Larissa\u2019s hand shot out, slapping him across the face with such force that his glasses flew off and landed several feet away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo what if I\u2019m arrogant? Who are you, a butler to lecture me, a miss of the Judson family? Did you think I came back to this family to be disrespected by hired help?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa slowly peeled off her glove. \u201cMake sure you tell my aunt exactly what happened. Tell her I have time to garden but no time for her. If she wants to see me, she can come to the East Wing herself. If she wants to pull rank she\u2019ll have to earn it first.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
With a look of disgust, she dropped the glove at his feet. \u201cAnd one more thing. You should cherish your remaining time here, because you\u2019re about to be fired.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The steward clutched his stinging cheek, glaring at Larissa\u2019s retreating back with pure hatred. \u201cHmph! An uncultured brat, just as they said! The old master will get tired of you and kick you out soon enough!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He was Paxton and Vivica\u2019s steward. Did she really think she could get him fired just like that?\u00a0<\/p>\n
What a delusional, arrogant girl.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Back in the East Wing, Larissa found Sapphira and Neville on the sofa watching TV.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMom, what\u2019s the deal with Aunt Josette? Are we on good terms with her?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She already had a good idea of the answer. If Josette were close with her parents, she would have attended the welcome party. Her absence suggested she not only looked down on Larissa but also on her parents.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sapphira blinked from behind her mask. \u201cWhy the sudden question?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa recounted her encounter in the garden\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neville\u2019s face darkened. \u201cIt seems my brother doesn\u2019t know how to manage his staff if even the West Wing steward dares to disrespect you like that.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
1\/2\u00a0<\/p>\n
10:33\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 229\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sapphira glanced at her husband, then explained, \u201cTo be honest, our relationship with her is not good. She looks down on your father, thinks he lacks ambition, a lost cause. The fact that he wouldn\u2019t divorce me even though I couldn\u2019t have children only made her resent him more. She\u2019s much closer to Paxton and Vivica and is especially fond of Honora. In fact, she played a significant role in grooming her.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neville coughed uncomfortably.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa understood. Josette had married into the Lincoln family, another top\u2013tier dynasty, so she had the resources and influence to shape Honora into the celebrated talent of Regal City, the one who had caught Zoltan\u2019s eye and secured the engagement to Haskell.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Too bad that plan had fallen through.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was clear now. Her aunt hadn\u2019t come to congratulate her; she was here to back up\u00a0<\/p>\n
Honora.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou did the right thing, Larissa,\u201d Sapphira said firmly. \u201cJosette went behind your grandfather\u2019s and our backs to summon you alone. She\u2019s definitely up to no good. If she wants to congratulate you, she can come here to do it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sapphira\u2019s approval was clear. \u201cBut after this, she\u2019ll probably be even more displeased with you. If she gives you any trouble, don\u2019t try to handle it alone. Tell your grandfather or\u00a0<\/p>\n
us.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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