The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 244

Raymond smiled as he gently ruffled his daughter's hair, his eyes full of affection. "I'll try my best to come home early for dinner with you."

After all these years, Raymond knew his daughter inside out. She was, in short, a stubborn and complicated child.

They chatted for a while, until Citrine suddenly asked, "Dad, do you have a grudge against Manley?"

She remembered how fiercely the two men had argued in the hospital that day,

but Citrine didn't believe she was the true cause of their falling out.

Raymond looked at her, caught off guard. "What makes you ask that?"

Citrine hesitated, then said, "I... I just want to know."

Raymond knew she was far more perceptive than most children her age. When he talked with her, he often spoke as candidly as he would with an adult. He saw no reason to hide the truth from her.

of his legs. He's always believed I had something to do with it. He's hated me ever

that why he's targeting

a little surprised. "How did you

it," Citrine answered, not bothering to

continued, "Did you really

He's my brother. I would never

to him?" Citrine couldn't understand why a simple misunderstanding couldn't

He's convinced he has evidence against me, and nothing I say will change his mind. Besides, his hatred runs too deep. All these years, he's been building up influence overseas-just waiting for this moment to strike at

thought of Manley's close friend, Phelps. She couldn't shake the

to be happy," Raymond said

her expression earnest. "I don't want

Raymond wasn't just her father-he was unlike anyone else in

didn't yet understand the depth of family ties, but

convinced he might go bankrupt, but he still gave her a solemn promise.

added, "But even if it did, I wouldn't let you suffer