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Caitlin slowly turned back around. On the hospital bed, the elderly man raised a trembling hand, tears welling up in his eyes.
“Om sorry I wronged them…
Yordan finally broke down, confessing through a stream of tears. Years of guilt had weighed on his soul, robbing him of peace. He had lived with the torment of his conscience every day since becoming an accomplice to the crime.
He could no longer bear to carry the secret, especially if it meant putting his family at risk.
Caitlin returned to his bedside as he began to reveal long buried truths. At the end of his confession, he called for his son
“Take Xiaolin and get the black box from the safe. Give it to her“.
His son hesitated, but followed the instruction. He led Caitlin and the others back to Yordan’s home and retrieved the black box from the
safe.
On the way back, Caitlin opened it. Inside were copies of various documents related to changes in The Yuncey Family’s estate and business
holdings.
There was a deed showing the transfer of the old Yuncey estate from Clayton’s name to Miles! There were amendments to the company’s shareholding structure, and a forced waiver of inheritance signed by Eleanor.
There was even a
a document showing a fabricated relationship change–originally stating that Miles was Clayton’s adopted son with no blood ties, but later altered to claim Miles as a biological son, thereby securing him inheritance rights
Reading these documents felt like reading confessions written in blood.
“These are exactly the kind of documents I need,” Caitlin whispered. “Even if they’re just copies, they’re irrefutable proof of what really happened. They’ll be critical when reclaiming The Yuncey Family’s legacy.”
“This trip wasn’t wasted after all, Sebastian said, He knew Yordan’s willingness to hand over the documents had everything to do with Caitlin’s piercing, psychologically precise words.
“Are we heading straight to Bailey’s next?” Caitlin asked.
“That’s right, Sebastian nodded. “Harrison found out she lives on a small farm not far from here.”
They drove out and arrived at the property. Caitlin knocked on the door.
A middle–aged woman answered, clearly wary of the strangers. “What do you want? I don’t know any of you.”
“We’re here about your daughter, Julie,” Caitlin replied gently.
Bailey’s face darkened immediately. “There’s nothing to say about her. Please leave . ”
She began to shut the door, but Caitlin quickly placed her hand on it.
“Bailey, we want to help your daughter seek justice! Don’t you want that too? Can you really watch her suffer in silence?”
Bailey hesitated. Her guard was still up. “Who are you people? Journalists? If so, I have nothing to say. Please leave !”
“We’re not journalists. I’m Eleanor’s granddaughter. Surely you remember who Eleanor was.”
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The mention of the name shocked Balley. “You’re Eleanor’s granddaughter? You’re from The Yuncey Family
Caitlin nodded and produced the jade pendant left behind by her grandmother.
“This belonged to my grandmother I’m the successor to Win’s Fragrance & Dye Studio. Do you believe me now?
Ballcy’s wariness slowly faded. There was nothing for Caitlin to lie about–and the pendant sealed the deal
“I never expected this… Please, come in.”
Inside, Caitlin spoke with Bailey at length. She learned that Bailey had once worked for The Yuncey Family for years before resigning just last year. She also got a clearer picture of their current struggles,
“Bailey, I won’t beat around the bush. You were doing just fine at The Yuncey Family. So why did you suddenly resign last year?
“It’s because William raped your daughter, isn’t it? And The Yancey Family paid you off to keep quiet–threatened you, even You didn’t report it because you were scared.”
Bailey’s face fell. She nodded reluctantly, still unsure. “ That was a year ago . What could you possibly do now?”
“I may be late, but it’s not too late. We’ll get justice. At the very least, compensation–and most importantly, punishment for the criminal.”
Tears welled up in Bailey’s eyes. She dropped to her knees.
“Caitlin, if you can truly help my daughter, I’d serve you for the rest of my life.”
“Please stand, Bailey”
Caitlin helped her up gently and continued listening.
“You don’t know what it’s been like … Ever since that day, people have mocked her, said she seduced a rich man, that she was gold digging
trash
“She’s attempted suicide more than once. She hardly speaks anymore. I’ve tried everything I don’t know how to help her.”
Bailey had no husband–Julie was all she had. And now, even that felt like it was slipping away
“What compensation did The Yuncey Family offer? Did they force you to sign anything ? ”
“No contract… just hush money. Fifty thousand yuan. That’s all. I’m just a single mother–how could I go up against them?”
Caitlin nodded grimly. “ May I speak with Julie? I’d like to help her.”
“Of course. If you can help her heal, I’ll be forever grateful.”
Bailey brought Caitlin to a small , dimly lit room where Jule stayed. The girl rarely left the house, isolated and silent
At first, she was defensive. But after Estening to Caitlin’s heartfelt words, she softened.
“You’re still so young. One mistake doesn’t define you. What matters is getting up again. Being a woman is tough– we’re judged unfairly. But never look down on yourself,
Julie’s walls crumbled. Tears poured down her cheeks.
“Think about your future. You have gilts worth cherishing. You’re a talented seamstress. When I reopen Fragrance & Dye Studio, I want you on the team. How about it?”
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“Really? At Fragrance & Dye Studio?”
Her eyes lit up with a fragile glimmer of hope.
“Of course, Lown it now. I make the calls. And I need people like you. As for what happened before–at’s
“But if you still carry resentment, if you want justice–l help you get it. All you fave to do is nod
Caitlin waited for her answer.
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