The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 283

Raymond had reserved the most luxurious ocean-view suite at the Havencrest Grand for the celebration—a space offering an unobstructed panorama of the fireworks display outside.

It was breathtaking. Citrine had never seen fireworks so magnificent in her life.

She watched them intently, the corners of her lips lifting in a genuine smile, her eyes sparkling with unfiltered joy.

Meanwhile, her family and friends quietly captured the moment—some with cameras, others simply storing the memory in their hearts.

While Citrine gazed at the sky ablaze with color, all eyes in the room were fixed on her.

When the fireworks faded, a new spectacle appeared: thousands of helicopters forming glowing words in the night sky.

“Citrine Carmichael, may you always be safe and happy.”

Simple, heartfelt wishes—nothing extravagant, just pure sincerity.

At the same time, the Carmichael Group released a new video online.

In the video, Citrine looks up at the fireworks, her face half-illuminated by the bursts above.

@The Carmichael Group: Wishing our little princess a lifetime of happiness. @CICI

The blessings didn’t end there. CICI Group posted as well: Wishing Citrine peace and joy every year. @CICI

Viridis Medical Institute: Happy birthday, dearest Kane. @CICI

JR Group: Our little princess is another year older—may you always be this happy. @CICI

CICI Media Co.: Happy eighteenth birthday! @CICI

Deep Horizon Enterprises: My niece, may you always know happiness. Uncle Manley will always love you. @CICI

Havencrest Primus Academy (official): Happy eighteenth to our undefeated legend—good luck with your SATs! @CICI

Havencrest Technical College: Happy birthday to our youngest mentor—may your SAT scores reach the top! @CICI

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On her eighteenth birthday, Citrine received public well-wishes from leaders across every corner of Havencrest. With just a glance at her birthday, one could see the immense power behind her.

In a single day, the @CICI account gained tens of millions of new followers. The social media site nearly crashed from the traffic.

“She’s the real deal. This is what true privilege looks like.”

“Who else could charter thousands of private helicopters for her birthday? Who else could get all of Havencrest’s most powerful figures to send their blessings?”

The second was a Rubik’s Cube.

“I’ve heard my daughter is gifted and always loved math. I’m giving you this puzzle, hoping you’ll never lose sight of your passion.”

The third was a miniature toy car.

“You probably never had one of these growing up. I know I can never give you back your childhood, and this is a little late, but I still wanted you to have it.”

The fourth was a smart watch.

“You would have been starting grade school around now. It’s late, but I hope that from now on, no matter what happens, you’ll always call me if you need anything.”

For her fifth birthday, Raymond gave Citrine an oddly shaped pearl from the seashore.

“My precious girl, I hope you grow as freely as this pearl.”

As Citrine read each card and unwrapped each gift, her eyes grew misty.

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She had opened all the gifts meant for her years before eighteen.