Larissa Judson and Haskell Palmer novel Chapter 301

“To swallow your pride when your own daughter is bullied and call it being ‘sensible’—that’s what truly brings shame to the family,” Sapphira retorted, her tone sharp and unforgiving.

Helena frowned. “I never knew you could be so sharp-tongued. It seems this newfound daughter of yours has had quite the influence on you.”

She glanced at Larissa, noting that while the girl’s audacious attitude was irritating, her composure was undeniably impressive. She showed not a flicker of fear, even when facing her.

“I truly don’t understand what magic this girl from the Judson family possesses,” Helena mused aloud. “She’s managed to make half of Regal City see her in a new light.”

At that, Sapphira answered without hesitation, “It’s because Larissa is exceptional.”

“Hah! Exceptional?” Helena scoffed at the answer, dismissing the rumors she’d heard about the young Judson heiress. “Regal City is full of exceptional young people. What’s so special about some country girl who was just brought back from peddling herbal remedies?”

“It’s because you’re old,” Sapphira said bluntly, “and your age is clouding your judgment.”

Larissa let out a chuckle. “Mom, your words are getting more venomous by the day.”

Sapphira blushed slightly. “Well, I still have a lot to learn from you.”

Helena stared at them, speechless. Was this really the time for mutual admiration?

Josette was stunned. She had thought Larissa was only disrespectful to the Judson elders, but now she realized her mistake. Larissa’s contempt was universal; she dared to challenge any elder who crossed her, even the matriarch of the Lincoln family.

Jagger Lincoln could no longer tolerate Larissa’s insolence toward his mother. He lunged forward verbally, snarling, “It seems you came to the Lincoln estate looking for a death wish! Fine, I’ll grant it to you today and see if that old geezer from the Judson family really dares to challenge us over it!”

He snatched an intercom from the sofa and barked into it, “Get a few men in the main hall, now!”

Sapphira’s heart clenched. Kiernan had suggested they bring bodyguards, but Larissa had insisted they weren’t necessary. If Jagger was serious about attacking them, what were they going to do?