The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Vester witnessed the whole scene and, in the end, had someone tell the boy his holiday request was approved. As if that weren't enough, he even gave the boy a generous sum as a gesture of goodwill, signing it under his own name.

Such kindness wasn't something you'd expect from someone with his background. Citrine believed he was nothing like his father.

And clearly, she'd bet on the right person.

A sudden smile broke across Vester's face.

He didn't press Citrine for details; instead, he got straight to the point. "Alright, what do you want me to help you with?"

Citrine answered him seriously. "I want the names of everyone overseas who was involved in the dirty business on Mirage Cay-and what part they played."

She paused for a moment, then added, "And beyond that, I need evidence of Mr. Archer's involvement in the Mirage Cay incident. Proof of his crimes."

Her words were direct and unwavering. When she finished, she fixed her gaze on Vester, waiting for his response.

expected her to be so forthright. He regarded her with

reply right away. Instead, he pulled out his phone and called his butler.

he

family's butler arrived, carrying

subtle nod, signaling him to hand it over to Citrine and her

"I think you'll find what you're looking

she took the folder from the butler almost

it open and, as she scanned the contents, her eyes grew brighter with each page. She was almost breathless with excitement and disbelief when she

hate Darius Archer. Neither of them deserve to be called parents. From the very first day I ended up in Darius Archers care, I wanted payback. When I was sixteen, I stumbled across what was

Citrine. "You saved my life. I promised you-everything I have is

other people involved. But when it comes to Darius Archer, my

to receive so much. She looked at Vester with genuine gratitude. "Thank you. This

first time Vester had ever seen a real smile on Citrine's face. Until now, her smiles always stopped short of her eyes. For a moment, he found himself staring, caught

up in her own happiness, didn't notice his gaze. But Sebastian, who'd sat silently beside her the whole time,