Chapter 340\u00a0<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, at the Judson estate.\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was seven o\u2019clock, and the night had grown dark. Larissa stood by her window, looking out at the West Villa across the grounds, her eyes as deep and still as a dark pool. Her three small snakes rested quietly beside her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The silence was broken by the ringing of her phone. It was Nightveil.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBoss, your mother is safe. The man who took her is named Gareth, Paxton\u2019s former butler. He said he held a grudge against you for firing him, and Paxton promised him his job back if he kidnapped your mother.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The culprit confirmed, Larissa\u2019s eyes took on a dangerous glint. \u201cI see.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBoss, what should I do with Gareth?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWait for Paxton to call him again. Let\u2019s see what he planned to do to my mother.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUnderstood.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In the background, Larissa could hear Sapphira\u2019s voice. \u201cYoung lady, are you talking to my daughter?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNightveil, give the phone to my mom,\u201d Larissa said softly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes, Boss.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A moment later, Sapphira\u2019s voice came through. \u201cLarissa, I\u2019m alright. Your friend got here just in time. How did you know I was in trouble?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMom, after everything I\u2019ve done since coming back, I knew Paxton\u2019s family would hate me,\u201d Larissa explained. \u201cIf they couldn\u2019t get to me directly, they would go after the people I care about. So I\u2019ve had someone watching over you secretly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI see,\u201d Sapphira said. \u201cMy driver, Dorian, is also supposed to protect me, but I guess he was taken by surprise.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned and asked Gareth, \u201cWhat did you do to Dorian?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Gareth whimpered, \u201cMadam, your driver was just knocked out. He\u2019s not hurt.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sapphira breathed a sigh of relief. Larissa remembered Dorian; he had been kind to her when he picked her up from Spire Village, unlike Gareth, who had looked down on her from the start.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s good that Dorian is okay. Mom, Paxton kidnapped you to get to me. Don\u2019t come home tonight. Have Dad stay with you wherever you are. I\u2019m going to use this to my advantage and deal with Paxton\u2019s family once and for all tomorrow.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The old Sapphira would have chosen peace and let the matter go, but this experience had changed her. She would not be silent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAlright,\u201d she agreed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
After hanging up, Larissa stroked Sage\u2019s head, then sent a text to Haskell, telling him what had happened. She ended with a question.\u00a0<\/p>\n
09:18 0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 340\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell, tomorrow I\u2019m going to take down my birth father and his family for good. Want to come to the Judson estate and watch the show?)\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell\u2019s reply was immediate and firm.\u00a0<\/p>\n
An important event like this? Of course I\u2019ll be there to support you. Besides, I haven\u2019t formally visited your parents yet. This is the perfect opportunity for me to talk with them. Otherwise, I\u2019d look like a very insincere fianc\u00e9]\u00a0<\/p>\n
[Okay]\u00a0<\/p>\n
She then sent a message to Avril.\u00a0<\/p>\n
[There\u2019s going to be a big show at the Judson estate tomorrow, Want to come?]\u00a0<\/p>\n
Avril replied almost instantly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
[Yes! Yes! Yes!]\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa: [You can invite anyone you know. The more, the merrier.]\u00a0<\/p>\n
Avril: [Really? Don\u2019t worry, Larissa, I know everyone! It\u2019ll be a full house tomorrow!]\u00a0<\/p>\n
Putting down her phone, Larissa looked out the window again, her gaze heavy with determination. Tomorrow, she would strip Paxton and his family of their reputation and their wealth, leaving them with nothing.\u00a0<\/p>\n
This was the main reason she had returned to the Judson family in the first place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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