The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 553

Noticing Jeanette's silence, Aline's face turned pale.

"Jeanette, you're not actually thinking of staying in Crestwood, are you?"

Jeanette didn't answer, but Aline saw the truth in her eyes. She rushed forward and gripped Jeanette's shoulders, her tone deadly serious. "Don't be foolish, Jeanette!"

Her expression hardened. "Now that Dick's in prison, we have nobody left to rely on in Crestwood. Your father's reputation is ruined, and there's no way I can marry you off to one of those wealthy men anymore. If we stay here, we'll be trapped, and you know as well as I do that Citrine isn't going to let us off easy."

Jeanette's face twisted with frustration. She couldn't accept it.

She used to have everything that once belonged to Citrine-clothes, toys, her bedroom, even the affection of the entire family. She had always been the winner. So why was Citrine Carmichael still living a better life than her?

Jeanette clenched her fists, making up her mind.

She looked at Aline, determination burning in her eyes. "Mom, take the money and go overseas. I'm staying in Crestwood. Once I've made a name for myself, I'l bring you home in style."

"But how will you survive here on your own? Citrine isn't going to leave you alone." Aline stared at her in disbelief, worry etched all over her face.

"Don't worry, Mom. I have a plan." Jeanette's hand tightened around the gold locket at her neck, her eyes flashing with resolve.

firm Jeanette was, Aline had nothing left to

earliest flight out of the country, unaware that every move she made was being watched

cab to her hotel when someone pulled a hood over her head. She screamed and

Back in Crestwood.

multiple counts of sexual assault and financial

the news. When it ended, she

to meet Kali at a coffee shop; by the time Jeanette arrived, Kali was

straight to the point. "Help me. I'm staying in Crestwood to go after Citrine,

glanced at the gold locket hanging from Jeanette's neck, a sly smile flickering on her lips. "Are you sure? My brother isn't someone you want to mess with. If he finds out what

up my mind." Jeanette's tone left no

knowing smile. "My brother's going to a club

Whether you succeed

thanked her and

checked her reflection. Her innocent look contrasted sharply with the nightlife she was about to enter, and she seemed satisfied

it was nearly time, she grabbed her purse and headed out to

bar and ordered a strong

the counter, every

Her delicate white dress made her