I paid a visit to the Vanderbilt family.
The conversation with them didn't go smoothly. After a heated argument, it was the true heiress of the Vanderbilt family—Elise—who eventually mediated.
Only then did I regain my own guardianship.
From that day on, I had no further dealings with the Vanderbilt family.
The reason for this choice was simple.
Because I knew Elise too well; they were like bloodsucking bats. As soon as they discovered any connection between me and Jaxon or the Astor family, they would latch on relentlessly.
I couldn't let Jaxon and the Astor family get tangled up in this kind of trouble.
When I was leaving the Vanderbilt estate, Mrs. Vanderbilt was somewhat displeased.
"Melody, our family has raised you for so many years. We've spent millions on you, yet you show no gratitude."
But I was different now.