Larissa's Game of Thrones (Larissa) novel Chapter 72

"And what are your intentions?"

"The engagement stands. I will marry the true Judson heiress."

Zoltan's hand paused mid-air. "Do you understand your current situation? You're crippled, yet you want to marry a girl with nothing to her name? Since your accident, countless people have been pressuring me to name a new heir."

Haskell's expression remained unchanged. "And do you truly intend to replace me, Grandpa? Who else in this family has the ability to make the Palmers stronger, to ensure our name continues to dominate Regal City?"

Zoltan grunted. "You're certainly confident in yourself."

Haskell picked up another black piece and placed it deliberately on the board. "Which is why I am also confident in my choice of a wife."

"You've met this Judson girl?"

"I have."

"And you've made up your mind after such a short time?"

"One look was all it took."

Zoltan was thoughtful. "When I arranged your engagement to Honora, that highly acclaimed young lady, you showed no particular feelings one way or the other. It was impossible to tell if you were pleased or not. Yet you seem quite keen on this new girl."

"A near-death experience changes a man's perspective," Haskell said with a faint smile. "I've come to realize that some things in life are worth following your heart for."

Zoltan grunted again. "I'll attend the reception tomorrow night myself. I'm curious to see what's so special about this girl that you've set your mind on her so quickly."

Haskell thought of Larissa's wild, untamable spirit and smiled. "I have a feeling you're going to be very pleased with your future granddaughter-in-law, Grandpa."

The moment she logged in, she was bombarded with notifications—friend requests from fans and entertainment companies who had somehow found her private account. She opened the request list and, sure enough, saw one from Starlight Media.

With a small laugh, she declined it.

Then, she opened the messages from her editor.

[Larissa! So many companies want to buy the rights to your last book. They're all willing to negotiate on price. I've sent you the full list.]

[Have you decided who you want to sell to?]

[Let me know when you've made up your mind, and I'll negotiate the best possible deal for you!]