The Billionaire's True Heiress: From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 282

“Then you’ll definitely end up competing internationally.”

Claire thought about it for a second. “Yeah, that’s fine by me.”

Padgett, on the other hand, couldn’t help frowning at the idea of Claire following the same path as his daughter.

“Your mom was incredibly gifted at math,” he said. “But honestly, sometimes I think that gift did more harm than good. If I could choose, I’d rather Melissa had lived an ordinary life, as long as she was happy. Claire, I want the same for you as I wanted for your mother.”

Claire’s nose tingled, and for a moment she felt a wave of emotion. “I know, Grandpa. Don’t worry, I’m not like Mom. My dreams aren’t in math.”

She wasn’t about to draw the attention of foreign organizations either. Even if those same people who once noticed Melissa started watching her, she already had ways to make them back off.

“You know what you want, and that’s a good thing.”

Padgett nodded, already picturing how he’d brag to friends and relatives. Melissa’s daughter was just as remarkable. Even if Melissa couldn’t come home, having Claire with him brought him more happiness than he could say.

Claire didn’t have time to get gifts for everyone, so she figured she’d send them after the New Year.

Once Claire returned to school, the presents Pandora had picked out were delivered to the Churchill family. Edison brought them himself.

Pandora was back in the countryside, and Edison had gone there to pick up the gifts, then came straight over without a break. Plus, by showing up in person, he could help bring Claire back with him.

He understood exactly what Pandora was worried about. She was afraid the Churchills would keep Claire there for New Year’s, so she sent Edison to bring her home.

He thought to himself, Pandora used to be so distant with Cindy, but she was much warmer with Claire. Maybe Pandora was even feeling a little competitive, worried her granddaughter would get stolen by the Churchills.

When the Churchill family’s butler opened the door and saw the unfamiliar visitor, he looked puzzled.

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