As a man of experience, Zoltan had been observing Larissa for the past month. He had come to the conclusion that she was no ordinary young woman.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Based on the Al\u2013generated deepfake video of Lucius and his uncle alone, Zoltan was convinced that Larissa either possessed a hidden power of her own or was backed by a formidable, mysterious figure.\u00a0<\/p>\n
That was why he treated her, a junior, with such respect. For him, entrusting the future of the Palmer family to a capable grandson like Haskell was already a good outcome. If they could also gain the support of Larissa and her mysterious connections, the Palmer family\u2019s position as the top powerhouse in Regal City would be secure for generations to come.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Furthermore, with his grandson and his future granddaughter\u2013in\u2013law working together, it was even possible that the Lincoln family could finally be brought down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Ignoring Faith\u2019s resentful glare, Larissa replied, \u201cRegarding what Faith and Solomon did to Haskell, I\u2019d like to know how you plan to punish them, Grandpa Zoltan. Or, if you can\u2019t bring yourself to be harsh with your own grandchildren, then perhaps you could compensate Haskell in a more tangible way.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Finley had seen this play before. It was just like when Leopold had tampered with the brakes on Larissa\u2019s car, and she had used the opportunity to seize control of Starlight Media.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Was she planning to do the same thing again?\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFor instance?\u201d Zoltan asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cFor instance, give Haskell 10% of the Palmer Group\u2019s shares,\u201d Larissa stated bluntly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGrandpa, no!\u201d Faith was the first to object.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa raised an eyebrow. \u201cSince Faith finds that unacceptable, I have another proposal. How about you put Haskell in charge of the rare earth mineral operations in Africa?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The suggestion that Larissa was meddling in their family\u2019s business ventures sent Faith into a rage. She shot to her feet. \u201cLarissa, don\u2019t push your luck! What gives you the right to dictate how we run the Palmer family\u2019s businesses?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned to her grandfather. \u201cGrandpa, you\u2019re not actually considering Larissa\u2019s ridiculous demands, are you? My father built that African operation from the ground up! He almost lost his life to a rival\u2019s retaliation!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThen what do you suggest?\u201d Zoltan\u2019s voice was stern. \u201cDo you not want the antidote?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGrandpa, there are simpler, more direct ways to make Larissa give me the antidote,\u201d Faith pleaded. \u201cWhy do you need to ask her? Just threaten her! Tell her if she doesn\u2019t give me the cure, you\u2019ll bankrupt the Judson family! With our power in Regal City.d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Chapter 515\u00a0<\/p>\n
Judson family wouldn\u2019t be impossible, would it?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa clicked her tongue. \u201cFaith, you talk a big game, casually threatening to bankrupt my family. Do you have any idea how business rivalries actually work? Do you think bankrupting a second\u2013tier family like the Judsons is as simple as snapping your fingers?\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cI\u2019m guessing you don\u2019t, since your father Tobias and your brother Solomon probably keep you far away from the African operations.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cEven the Lincoln family has to go to great lengths to take down Starlight Media\u2013acquiring smaller companies, investing in established ones like Gale Entertainment, and spending a fortune to cut off our resources. What makes you think Grandpa Zoltan would expend that much effort on your behalf just for an antidote?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhy?\u201d Faith retorted. \u201cBecause I\u2019m his granddaughter, that\u2019s why!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 516\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 516\u00a0<\/p>\n
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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