The Billionaire's True Heiress: From Fake Jewel to Real Crown novel Chapter 309

As soon as Edison’s car rolled up to the edge of the village, the kids spotted him right away.

“Edison’s back!” someone shouted, and within seconds a crowd of children came running over. The older ones peeled off, eager to spread the news to Pandora.

They swarmed around Edison’s car, calling his name, some even yelling out “Grandpa Edison” because of how the family tree worked here. It was such a funny little scene that even Claire, not just Jenny, found herself smiling at the novelty of it all.

“These kids look really well-dressed and clean,” Claire remarked, keeping her voice low as she watched the group. “They’re nothing like what I thought rural Solenia would be like.”

Edison stepped out and popped open the trunk, pulling out a big bag of candy. He started handing it out, making sure every kid got a good handful.

“So, what did you think Solenia’s countryside was like?” he asked, glancing over with a grin.

Claire shrugged. “All of the news I’ve seen back home paints a really bleak picture. Like, they always show children in ragged clothes, barely any shoes, toes sticking out, never even wearing socks…”

Jenny nodded, remembering. “That’s what I’d heard too.”

“Those days are long gone,” Edison said, passing out the last of the treats. “Solenia’s changed. Young people from the villages go to the city to work or study, and a lot of them come back to help build up their hometowns, run businesses, help their families make a better life.”

He gestured at the cheerful, energetic children. “Nobody here goes without something to eat or wear. The village kids all go to school now.”

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