Because Haskell held a crucial piece of leverage over the Lincoln family\u2013enough to ensure Lucius wouldn\u2019t dare harm his brother.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Although Zoltan didn\u2019t know why his grandson was so composed, he trusted him. Aside from being deceived by Draven and Valeria, Haskell had never made a mistake. He didn\u2019t press the issue further, only saying, \u201cYou can use any of the Palmer family\u2019s resources to find your brother. Otherwise, I\u2019ll never be able to face your mother, even in death.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI understand,\u201d Haskell said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Zoltan\u2019s gaze returned to the chessboard. \u201cAlso, next month is the Palmer family\u2019s annual meeting.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell\u2019s hand, holding a piece, paused.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Every December, the Palmers held a family meeting at the old mansion. All the descendants managing the various subsidiary companies would gather to present their year\u2013end reports. Poor performance could result in dismissal by Zoltan. Consequently, everyone scrambled to boost their numbers in the final months to win his approval. Haskell himself had earned his place at the head office after delivering stellar results at a subsidiary, which had given him the standing to request Draven be brought back to the family.\u00a0<\/p>\n
But while the main company had thrived for the first three quarters, its performance had declined in the last. The month Haskell had been incapacitated and left the company to Draven had taken a significant toll on Palmer Group. Even after his return, many investors remained cautious.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou have a little over a month to turn things around,\u201d Zoltan said. \u201cDon\u2019t give the others an excuse to use this, or your legs, against you.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I hope for a trifecta of good fortune for the family: first, the official announcement of your succession; second, the recovery of your legs; and third, your marriage to that fine girl, Larissa.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
After two games of chess, Haskell returned to his room. He showered and then started a video call with Larissa. When she appeared on screen, she was wearing a set of avocado\u2013green autumn pajamas, her hair down and looking effortlessly comfortable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNew pajamas?\u201d Haskell asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In their previous calls, she had always rotated between three sets: one with yellow ducks, one with a green bamboo forest, and another with zebra. But today\u2019s set featured cartoon versions of her three pet snakes\u2013one black, one white, and one green. The designs were remarkably lifelike.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Larissa couldn\u2019t hide her smile. \u201cYeah. My mom is now dedicated to picking out or\u00a0<\/p>\n
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designing my clothes. She says from now on, she\u2019ll design everything for me, from evening gowns to underwear and socks. That way, everything will fit perfectly and be one\u2013of\u2013a\u2013kind.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Haskell chuckled. \u201cThen you\u2019ll truly be unique, from your soul to your appearance.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s what my mom said. She wants to make me the most unique person in the world,\u201d Larissa said, then sighed happily. \u201cI\u2019m becoming a total mama\u2019s girl, always talking about \u2018my mom.\u2018 It\u2019s true what they say\u2013a child with a mother is a treasure.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou are a treasure,\u201d Haskell said suddenly, his eyes full of sincerity.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Seeing him so serious, Larissa burst out laughing. \u201cWhy so earnest all of a sudden?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI just want to make sure you always know how I feel,\u201d he said softly. \u201cYou\u2019re not one to openly show affection, so I have to keep reminding you how much I like you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 570\u00a0<\/p>\n
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