Ethan's face instantly darkened at the belated revelation . He never imagined Cynthia could be such a venomous woman . Overwhelmed by regret , he lunged up and kicked Cynthia and her brother hard . He sent them both sprawling with one fierce kick each . Then he scrambled to Janet's feet , babbling frantically , " Janet , I was wrong ! She completely fooled me ! " " Please forgive me this once ? You've always been the one I love most ! I'll spend my whole life making it up to y anything you ask ! " " Enough ! I won't listen to your excuses ! " do " I don't believe you were truly deceived . Someone as clever as you - who could possibly trick you ? " " You swallowed Cynthia's story wholeheartedly , convinced my father conspired with human traffickers , because deep down you're insecure . You've always believed he looked down on you , saw you as nothing but dead weight . " " You aided Cynthia and her brother only to crush me through them , to drive me into utter despair until I submitted completely to your control . " " We have nothing left to say . I'll let you go , but every debt you owe us will be paid back . Every single debt . " I turned to Alan and said , " Uncle , send them back , but make sure they suffer a bit . " Alan looked at me with an indulgent smile , understanding . " Don't worry , I won't go easy on them . " Alan didn't disappoint me . 06:05 Chapter 9 : 288 ¡ Vouchers After Ethan returned to the country , he settled scores with him . His influence cultivated for years in the Metropolitan Elite Circles was completely eradicated . His most cherished career and reputation crumbled . Turns out , his unauthorized heart removal surgery on my father wasn't his first offense . Over the years , he'd secretly handled countless such transactions . When exposed , his medical license was revoked . Ultimately convicted on multiple charges , he received a life sentence . For someone with enormous pride like him , prison would be pure torment . And all of this ? Entirely self - inflicted . Without Ethan's protection , Cynthia's brother faced a swift retrial . My father's car accident was ruled a deliberate homicide . The case sent shockwaves through the Metropolitan Elite Circles . Public opinion flipped overnight - Cynthia and her brother plummeted from heroes to despised criminals . What goes around comes around . Even their parents ' tomb was desecrated by outraged crowds , becoming a target for venting rage . The siblings were imprisoned with rock - solid evidence against them . Every thug they hired to attack me was rounded up without exception . After the turmoil , my father's company got back on track , its stock soaring steadily . Later , I held a press conference for my father . Before all media and the public , I completely cleared his name of false accusations . After the press conference , Alan looked at me and asked , " What's next ? " 06:05 Chapter 9 18 733 Nouchers Gazing at him intently , I declared firmly , " After all this , I won't be the little princess needing protection anymore . " " With Father gone , I'm the last of the Smith family . I must uphold his legacy . " Alan smiled approvingly . " Janet , you've truly grown . If your father were looking down from heaven , he'd be proud . " " No matter what challenges come , I'll stand behind you , always supporting you . " " I believe you'll lead the Smith family well . " Overwhelmed , tears streamed down my face . " Thank you , Uncle Alan ... I won't let you down . " From then on , I shed my spoiled ways . From that spoiled heiress who knew nothing , she had stepped by step transfor formidable woman who could hold her own . 0a Standing before her father's grave once more , I whispered , " Dad , did you see ? Now your spirit in heaven can finally rest in peace . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!