Larissa looked at Kiernan, her gaze firm and direct. \u201cGrandpa, you\u2019re asking a question you already know the answer to. Did you really think I wouldn\u2019t be angry at all?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Meeting her eyes, Kiernan sighed deeply, a hint of helplessness and guilt in his expression. \u201cI know,\u201d he said slowly. \u201cThe Judson enterprises are mostly in your hands now. I no longer have the right to ask anything of you. The only reason you\u2019re not furious is because I\u2019m your grandfather.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m glad you understand,\u201d Larissa said bluntly. \u201cThe reason I\u2019m willing to turn a blind eye to you letting Paxton\u2019s family greet you at the airport is because when I first returned to the family, you at least acknowledged me as your granddaughter. You never looked down on me for coming from the countryside. So, I won\u2019t treat you the way I treat them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan was silent for a moment, mulling over her words. He then looked up at her and asked directly, \u201cLarissa, be honest with me. Have you truly decided you will never forgive Paxton and Vivica for as long as you live?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without a moment\u2019s hesitation, Larissa replied, \u201cGrandpa, we may not have known each other for long, but you should understand my personality by now. I will never forgive them for what they did.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan sighed. \u201cI suppose forcing you to forgive them is asking too much. But I selfishly hope that you might be willing to spare Finley\u2019s life and cure the poison in his system.\u201d He added, \u201cAnd you don\u2019t have to deny it, Larissa. I know you were the one who poisoned him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI wasn\u2019t planning on denying it this time,\u201d Larissa said with a small smile. \u201cBut I should mention, the reason I poisoned him was because the very first time we met, he tried to disfigure my face to avenge Honora.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan fell silent again before conceding, \u201cHe deserved it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A pained, elderly vulnerability crept into his eyes. \u201cBut no matter what, Finley is my grandson. I don\u2019t want to see my own grandchild die before me. Larissa, I\u2019m begging you, please let him go. Can you do that for me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo that\u2019s your real reason for coming back,\u201d Larissa said, her smile unwavering.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes,\u201d Kiernan admitted. \u201cLarissa, can you grant me this one final favor?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cGrandpa,\u201d she replied with a light laugh, \u201cas you said, the Judson enterprises are under my control. I could very well refuse you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan\u2019s expression tensed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cBut since you\u2019ve asked so sincerely, I won\u2019t completely ignore your request,\u201d she continued. \u201cHowever, let me be clear. This is a one\u2013time deal. If his family ever tries to cross me again, I won\u2019t let them off so easily.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t a true antidote anyway. It would only suppress the poison\u2019s effects, just like with Faith. If any of them made a move against her, she could reactivate it at any time.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing that his granddaughter had agreed, Kiernan let out a long breath of relief.\u00a0<\/p>\n
seid solemnly \u201cthen whatever happens to them,\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 547\u00a0<\/p>\n
they will have brought it upon themselves.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
It was half\u2013past six by the time they reached the Judson estate. It was late October, and the sun set quickly in Regal City, cloaking the evening in darkness.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa got out of the car first and turned to help Kiernan. Just as he found his footing, Paxton, who had parked right behind them, rushed over.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cDad, let me help you,\u201d he said with a look of concern.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Kiernan, however, brushed his hand away. \u201cMy precious granddaughter is helping me just fine. I don\u2019t need you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Paxton retracted his hand, his face a mixture of embarrassment and resentment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 548\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 548\u00a0<\/p>\n
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