Chapter 258

No one in the room was willing to help her. But she refused to give up. Her life wouldn't end here. Desperation sparked a memory in Vivian's mind. She snatched a small gold locket from her neck and thrust it towards Katharine. “Katharine," she pleaded, "Grandfather instructed you to protect me before he passed!" Katharine's face hardened. "Are you attempting to manipulate me with grandfather's words?" “I just want to be safe! Grandfather said this locket signifies I belong to your family!" The sight of the locket evoked a pang in Renee, mirroring the silver pendant that symbolized her own parents' love. After a tense moment, Katharine laid out her conditions. "If I intervene, this locket and your status as our foster daughter are relinquished." Vivian was stunned for a moment, before nodding repeatedly. "Please. Please help me!" Had she known the cost, she would have planned more carefully. Renee observed Katharine with a cold indifference. Indeed, the Lambert family remained the bigge