The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 767

After leaving the Saunders family estate, Citrine made her way to the headquarters of the Vermillion Vanguard.

At the moment, Ogden Winthrop was deep in discussion with several subordinates. When he spotted Citrine step through the doorway, his eyes lit up.

He waved off the young man across from him. “Alright, let’s pick this up later.”

With a broad grin, he strode over and pulled Citrine down onto the couch beside him.

“You little rascal, what finally brought you to see your old granddad?” Ogden’s words were gruff, but the joy in his voice was unmistakable.

Citrine’s expression was serious as she looked at him. “Grandpa, I’m here because I need your help.”

Ogden blinked in surprise, then broke into a laugh. “Well, well. The stubborn girl actually needs a favor? Let’s hear it.”

She didn’t hesitate. “I want to temporarily rejoin the unit.”

Hearing this, a flash of pride crossed Ogden’s face, but the word “temporarily” gave him pause.

He frowned. “Exactly what do you mean by ‘temporarily’?”

Citrine’s voice was steady and resolute. “I need to take a team to Mirage Cay. There are hostages to rescue.”

At the mention of Mirage Cay, Ogden’s face changed in an instant.

“No.”

He refused her on the spot, not even sparing it a thought.

Citrine’s tone was calm but firm. “Grandpa, Raymond went to Mirage Cay for my sake. I have to get him out.”

Ogden let out a long, weary sigh. His opposition was fierce. “Listen to me, girl. We know next to nothing about what’s happening on Mirage Cay. If you rush in blind, you’ll only be throwing your life away.”