The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 278

The man's eyes lit up as soon as he heard the old gentleman's words, and suddenly he couldn't stop talking. "So you're that student's grandfather! You look so distinguished and accomplished-it's no wonder you've raised such an exceptional child. I'd love to hear your secret. Did you enroll her in lots of after- school programs? Come on, share some tips with me!"

Weston basked in the praise. Smiling, he replied, "I didn't sign her up for anything. My granddaughter is naturally gifted-she's practically self-taught."

Meanwhile, across the room, Sawyer and Clifford watched the radiant young girl on stage. Father and son stood in silence, lost in their own thoughts.

When Citrine stepped off stage, both Weston and Raymond gazed at her with pride sparkling in their eyes.

Raymond asked, "Citrine, when did you learn all those languages?"

Weston also looked at her, clearly eager to hear the answer.

Without missing a beat, Citrine replied, "Oh, I just picked them up online when I was bored."

up?" Weston

asked again, "Which

answered without

filled with free courses-basic stuff, the kind of content kids who couldn't afford expensive classes would download. It was common knowledge that while plenty of people used it, most of the free courses were rudimentary and not especially thorough. It was rare to find anything

them had ever heard of anyone reaching Citrine's level

twitched as he asked, not quite convinced, "Citrine, are you saying those free courses actually

shared her experience openly. "Of course not. Once I hit a plateau, I had to dig in and figure things out myself. If I got stuck, I'd search for answers online,

on her own-he knew for certain he could never have achieved the same. Back when he was trying to learn

found himself with a granddaughter who was far more exceptional than any of them. Weston glanced at Citrine, the affection plain on his face. "Citrine, you really are the pride of our family. I finally have a worthy

feel a pang.

Manley-the second "inadequate❞ son-let out a resigned sigh of