Chapter 119

Adelina had another meeting to attend, so after dropping off the bags, she didn't linger.

As soon as she left, Citrine stared at the rows upon rows of handbags before her, feeling a headache coming on.

She turned to Salome, her eyes lighting up. "Auntie, why don't you pick a few? Take whichever ones you like," Citrine said, waving her hand generously.

Salome looked at her niece in utter disbelief.

"These are very expensive, Citrine," Salome said, her voice gentle but firm. "The one you gave me is more than enough." She really did love the bag, but these were all rare, designer pieces-far too extravagant to simply give away.

But Citrine just grinned and tugged Salome over. "Don't worry about it, Auntie. Go ahead, pick out your favorites-I still have plenty more at home."

"If you insist, I won't say no," Salome replied, her shock deepening, though she didn't refuse again.

the matter at hand. She didn't spare Regina a glance, instead

Weston. Citrine figured she'd have better

Regina just promised.

tone sharpened at the

for the younger generation—never the other way around. This was the first time a junior

it. She's a true Carmichael-fearless, like I was at her

his face, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction. "Of

His voice, though calm, left no

Weston

what she had agreed to, her lips pressed together, and though

her

might not have been his biological granddaughter, but he'd raised her in his home for years. He had always admired her pride and fire. Now, seeing her throw away her dignity like this, he felt nothing but

tears spilling down her cheeks. "Grandpa, I grew up in the Carmichael

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