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.

the use of his legs. He's always believed I had something to do with

pressed further. "Is that why he's targeting The

a little surprised. "How did you find

Citrine answered, not bothering to

continued, "Did you really

"No. He's my brother.

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

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

suddenly thought of Manley's close friend, Phelps.

enough about adult problems. Your only job is to be happy," Raymond said with a chuckle, seeing the worry on her

looked up at him, her expression earnest. "I don't want you to lose

wasn't just her father-he

depth of family ties, but she simply wanted him

she was so convinced he might go bankrupt,

"But even if it did, I wouldn't let you suffer not for a