Chapter 283\u00a0<\/p>\n
As Finley\u2019s father, Paxton was at a loss. He knew the gravity of the situation; if he couldn\u2019t provide a satisfactory answer, the Judson family would face the combined wrath of these powerful families. Bankruptcy would be the least of their worries.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou disgrace! Get on your knees!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan\u2019s voice, thick with fury, boomed through the hall.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finley, leaning on his cane, hesitated for a moment before sinking to his knees under the weight of everyone\u2019s stares. He knew this was the only way. He had to accept his punishment and appease the guests to put this matter to rest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Once Finley was kneeling, Kiernan rose, grabbed his cane, and brought it down hard on Finley\u2019s back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cHow dare you do something like this! I could tolerate your antics at home, but tonight is Larissa and Haskell\u2019s engagement! You still couldn\u2019t behave!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt seems my previous punishments were too light. You clearly didn\u2019t learn your lesson, targeting Larissa again and again!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan\u2019s rebukes were punctuated by the relentless thud of the cane.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica watched in horror. \u201cDad, stop it!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf I don\u2019t beat him, will he ever learn?\u201d Kiernan didn\u2019t stop, striking Finley\u2019s back again and again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Vivica tried to rush forward, but Paxton held her back. \u201cIf he doesn\u2019t do this, there\u2019s no calming this\u00a0<\/p>\n
storm!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Tears streamed down Vivica\u2019s face as she watched, her heart aching with every blow that landed on\u00a0<\/p>\n
her son.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After Finley\u2019s back was covered in bloody welts, one of the seven poisoned guests spoke up. \u201cAlright, Kiernan, that\u2019s enough. We don\u2019t want to see you beat your own grandson to death. But don\u2019t think a few lashes absolve him of his part in this. He colluded with Draven and nearly got us all killed.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
At that moment, Haskell spoke calmly. \u201cI have an idea.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The guests looked at him curiously. \u201cWhat do you suggest, Mr. Palmer?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell said slowly, \u201cFinley targets Larissa because he sees her as a threat to his position in the Judson family. To punish someone effectively, you have to hit them where it hurts most.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou mean\u2026?\u201d The guests caught on immediately and turned to Kiernan. \u201cKiernan, if Larissa hadn\u2019t saved us tonight, we wouldn\u2019t have let the Judson family off so easily. To show our gratitude to her, we hope you will make a gesture.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Paxton\u2019s stomach dropped. Not again! Was everyone after the Judson family fortune?\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan finally stopped, lowering his cane with a heavy sigh. \u201cI understand. If not for my granddaughter, this night would have ended in disaster. As the head of the Judson family, it is my duty to show my appreciation.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:03\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 283\u00a0<\/p>\n
He turned to Larissa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cLarissa, I had originally planned to give you 30% of the shares in Starlight Media. My thought was that if you proved yourself capable, I would hand the entire company over to you. If not, you and Finley could compete for control. But now, I see that Finley is not worthy of competing with you Therefore, I have decided to transfer all shares of Starlight Media to you\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s wonderful!\u201d Sapphira gasped, covering her mouth in excitement. She turned to her husband \u201cLarissa\u2019s future is secure!\u201c*\u00a0<\/p>\n
Neville was also deeply relieved. He had worried that even if Larissa poured her heart into Starlight Media and achieved great success, it would all be for Finley\u2019s benefit in the end. After all, Kieran was traditional at his core and surely wanted his grandson to inherit the family business.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Now, that final worry was gone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa smiled calmly. \u201cThank you, Grandpa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 284\u00a0<\/p>\n
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