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00:00Le house belongs to us. You can leave now.
00:03The day after my grandmother's funeral, my four uncles kicked me out of the house.
00:07The only thing they gave me was 20 unwanted old dresses.
00:11But at 3 o'clock in the morning, my grandmother suddenly appeared in my dream.
00:15Agnes, no matter who asks for the dresses, do not give them away.
00:20When I opened the closet, I finally understood why she had said that.
00:25Fifteen years ago, my parents died in a car accident.
00:27It was my grandmother, Eleanor Ashcroft, who brought my three-year-old self home and raised me little by little.
00:33She gave me all her love.
00:35If it hadn't been for that sudden heart attack, she should have been able to stay with me for many
00:40more years.
00:42But on the very first day after she left us, what her four sons cared about most was not their
00:47mother's funeral, but her inheritance.
00:49What did mom leave behind?
00:51I handed over the sealed envelope my grandmother had given me three years earlier.
00:56Inside was only a card with a phone number written on it.
01:00Michael immediately called the number.
01:02Less than 20 minutes later, a lawyer in a black suit walked into the old mansion.
01:07He introduced himself as Daniel Brooks, the family trust lawyer appointed by my grandmother before her death.
01:15Daniel opened his briefcase and took out a notifies-it-will.
01:19The entire living room was so quiet that even our breathing could be heard.
01:25Under my name, Eleanor Ashcroft, I leave my four houses, respectively two.
01:31Richard Ashcroft, Michael Ashcroft, Brian Ashcroft, and Stephen Ashcroft.
01:39After he finished speaking, the room fell silent for two seconds.
01:42Then I heard four people sigh with relief at the same time.
01:46They looked as if the person who had just been buried was not their own mother.
01:50Stephen even laughed.
01:52Luckily, mom wasn't confused in her old age.
01:55The Ashcroft family's assets should naturally stay with the Ashcroft family.
02:01After saying that, he deliberately glanced at me.
02:04I said nothing.
02:06Daniel put away the will.
02:07Before leaving, he looked at me meaningly.
02:09Soon, everyone else left one after another.
02:12Only Richard stayed behind.
02:14Agnes, don't blame your grandmother.
02:17She was only thinking about the family.
02:19As he spoke, his eyes had already begun examining the furniture and decorations throughout the house.
02:24This house belongs to me from today onward.
02:27You have two days to move out.
02:29I bit my lip tightly and said nothing.
02:31Oh, right.
02:32Mom loved collecting those old things.
02:35There are more than 20 vintage dresses in the closet.
02:38Since nobody wants them, just take them all with you.
02:41Consider them a keepsake.
02:42My eyes instantly filled with tears.
02:44The old dresses in other people's eyes were the last memories I had with my grandmother.
02:50Thank you.
02:51That afternoon, Grandma was officially laid to rest.
02:54After everyone left, the old mansion returned to silence once again.
02:58In the empty house, only I remained.
03:00I walked into Grandma's bedroom.
03:02The scent of her favorite cedarwood perfume still lingered in the air.
03:05I lay on the bed where she had slept, buried my face in the pillow, and cried for the entire
03:10night.
03:11It was not until the early hours of the morning that I finally drifted into sleep.
03:14In my dream, Grandma was wearing her favorite silver gray haute couture gown.
03:19Sitting by the bed with a gentle smile, she was still as kind and warm as she had always been.
03:23Foolish child, do you think Grandma left you with nothing?
03:28I rushed into her arms, tears streaming down my face.
03:31I don't want any inheritance.
03:33I just want you to come back.
03:35Everyone eventually has to leave.
03:38Grandma can only walk with you for part of your journey.
03:41Agnes, go and open my wardrobe right now.
03:44I froze.
03:45Grandma smiled with the same mysterious expression she had when she secretly gave me birthday presents as a child.
03:50There is something there that Grandma truly left for you.
03:53Just as I was about to speak, she suddenly grabbed my hand.
03:57Remember, no matter what happens, those twenty dresses must never be given to anyone.
04:03I suddenly woke up from the dream.
04:05My chest was rising and falling heavily, and my forehead was covered in cold sweat.
04:09The digital clock beside my bed showed exactly three o'clock A.
04:12M.
04:13I sat there in a daze.
04:14Every word Grandma had said in the dream was so clear that it did not feel like a dream at
04:18all.
04:18Especially her final words.
04:20Those twenty dresses must never be given to anyone.
04:23My heart skipped a beat.
04:24I threw off the blanket, got out of bed, picked up my phone, and turned on the flashlight.
04:30The entire old mansion was terrifyingly quiet.
04:32I slowly grabbed the doorknob and gently pulled the door open.
04:35What appeared before my eyes were still the twenty vintage dresses.
04:38They hung there quietly, exactly as they had during the day.
04:41I slowly raised my phone.
04:43The flashlight beam fell on the dark green dress at the front.
04:45The next second, I froze completely.
04:48A dazzling golden light suddenly burst from the surface of the dress.
04:52It was not ordinary fabric at all.
04:54The entire dress was actually woven from countless strands of gold, thread as fine as hair.
05:00At the center of the bow on the waistline was a dazzling gemstone.
05:03I was completely stunned.
05:05My hand trembled as I slowly reached out.
05:08My fingertip gently touched the dress.
05:10It was cold and heavy, completely unlike the texture of ordinary fabric.
05:16I turned to look at the dark blue dress beside it.
05:19The row of buttons on the collar were all natural pink pearls.
05:23The pure white dress next to it had a skirt covered with countless pigeon blood rubies.
05:28And the burgundy dress belied that one.
05:32The bro at its waist was not a decoration.
05:35It was an entire uncut emerald.
05:38One dress, two dresses, three dresses.
05:41All twenty dresses were extraordinary.
05:43Every single one was a handcrafted masterpiece made with gold and the finest gemstones.
05:49Because this was not a wardrobe at all.
05:51It was a mobile treasure vault.
05:53My mind went completely blank.
05:56I do not know how long I stood there.
05:59Suddenly, I thought of something and reached out to press the light switch on the wall.
06:04The entire Wabrate instantly lit up.
06:06But the moment the lights came on, all the golden brilliance disappeared.
06:10I hurried over, but the twenty dresses were still right there.
06:13Only now, they looked like ordinary vintage Okutur dresses.
06:16No gold, no diamonds, no gemstones.
06:19The soft silk texture returned.
06:21I even reached out and touched the dress I had just seen.
06:25It was as if everything I had witnessed moments ago was only an illusion.
06:30I stood there in a daze.
06:32Then I immediately turned off the ceiling light, and the entire room fell into darkness again.
06:36I raised my phone once more and shone the flashlight over the dresses.
06:39The next second, the gold appeared again.
06:41The diamonds began to sparkle once more.
06:42The emeralds released their deep, mesmerizing glow.
06:45And the natural rubies burned like flames.
06:49I finally understood everything.
06:51Grandma had already planned it all.
06:54During the day, anyone who opened the cabinet would only see a closet full of unwanted old dresses.
06:59Only at night, only when they were illuminated by a weak light source, would their true appearance be revealed.
07:05My nose tingled, and tears began flowing controllably again.
07:09Grandma, you had arranged everything.
07:12You not only left your true wealth to me, you even thought ahead about how to protect me from everyone's
07:17greed.
07:18I covered my mouth and cried silently for a long time.
07:21Only after my emotions slowly calmed down did a more realistic problem suddenly appear in my mind.
07:26How was I going to take these dresses away?
07:29Tomorrow, I would have to leave this house.
07:31Each of these twenty dresses was much heavier than an ordinary dress.
07:34There was no way I could move them by myself.
07:36If I hired a regular moving company, they would definitely find it strange.
07:39And if the news reached Richard and the others, even if they did not know the true secret of the
07:44dresses, they would surely become suspicious.
07:46By then, not only would I be unable to protect these dresses, I might not even have the chance to
07:52leave this house.
07:54Just when I was at a loss, I suddenly thought of someone.
07:58During the reading of the will today, the look Daniel Brooks gave me before he left, that was definitely not
08:05a coincidence.
08:07I leaned against the wardrobe door and sat on the floor for the entire night.
08:11As soon as dawn arrived, I picked up the business card Daniel had left yesterday.
08:16After hesitating for a few seconds, I dialed the number.
08:19The call was answered after only two rings.
08:22His voice was as calm and steady as it had been yesterday.
08:25I took a deep breath.
08:26This is Agnes Ashcrossed.
08:28There was a brief silence on the other end of the phone.
08:30Then he asked a question that instantly stunned me.
08:33Agnes, have you already discovered those dresses?
08:37My heart suddenly tightened.
08:39Sure enough, he knew.
08:41I lowered my voice.
08:43Yes.
08:44Are you the only one in the house right now?
08:46Yes.
08:47Does anyone else know?
08:48No.
08:49Daniel immediately said,
08:50Do not open the wardrobe again and do not tell anyone.
08:53Stay there.
08:54I will arrive in 40 minutes.
08:56After saying that, he hung up the phone.
08:59I held my phone and finally let out a breath of relief.
09:01I had not contacted the wrong person.
09:05For the next 40 minutes, I stood by the window the entire time.
09:10Whenever there was even the slightest movement outside, I would nervously look over.
09:16Fortunately, my uncles never returned.
09:2045 minutes later, the doorbell rang.
09:23I checked through the security monitor.
09:25Outside the door was a black van with no markings.
09:28Two men wearing dark blue uniforms stood at the entrance.
09:31They looked like employees from an art transportation company.
09:35One of them removed his hat.
09:37It was Daniel.
09:38I immediately opened the door.
09:40Daniel quickly walked inside.
09:43The other worker pushed two black transportation cases into the living room.
09:47Daniel locked the door behind him and closed all the curtains.
09:50Only after confirming that no one was watching did he turn to me.
09:54Are the dresses still in the wardrobe?
09:55Not a single one has been moved.
09:58Daniel clearly relaxed.
09:59Good.
10:01Let's begin.
10:02The three of them immediately went upstairs.
10:04Daniel opened the wardrobe.
10:06When he saw those dresses, even though he already knew about them, he still paused for a moment.
10:12He whispered,
10:13Mrs. Eleanor really did not lie to me.
10:15The workers put on white gloves and carefully removed one dress.
10:19Then they placed it inside a specially designed temperature-controlled case for transporting artworks.
10:25The entire process was precise and silent.
10:28You already knew about these dresses?
10:31Yes.
10:32Three years ago, Mrs. Eleanor told me about them.
10:36She said that one day, you would discover them yourself.
10:39My eyes became warm.
10:41She also instructed me that unless you contacted me first, I was never allowed to tell you anything.
10:47I finally understood.
10:49The look Daniel gave me before leaving yesterday was not a hint.
10:53He was waiting for me.
10:55Waiting for me to find the answer myself.
10:57Just as the first dress was placed into the protective case, a sound suddenly came from downstairs.
11:02My face changed instantly.
11:05Then a familiar voice came from below.
11:07Agnes, what are you doing?
11:11Richard, he was back.
11:14I froze instantly.
11:18Daniel raised his hand, signaling everyone to remain silent.
11:22Footsteps soon came from downstairs.
11:25One step, another step.
11:27Closer and closer.
11:29Finally, they stopped at the second floor hallway.
11:32Richard stood at the doorway, looking at the open wardrobe.
11:36Then at the black transport cases in the room.
11:38His brow slowly furrowed.
11:40You haven't moved out yet.
11:42What are you up to?
11:43The air seemed to freeze.
11:45I forced myself to stay calm and managed to smile.
11:49I'm moving out tomorrow.
11:51I hired people to help me move Grandma's dresses.
11:53Richard glanced at the dresses with disdain.
11:56These old clothes?
11:58Worth hiring a transport company for?
12:01Daniel stepped forward.
12:03His expression calm.
12:04Sir, we are a professional art transport company.
12:07The client has paid for our service.
12:09We are only responsible for the transport.
12:11Richard looked Daniel up and down.
12:14Art?
12:15When did these rags become art?
12:18Daniel remained unfazed.
12:20In the client's eyes, any item of sentimental value can be transported according to art standards.
12:26Richard let out a cold laugh.
12:27Wasting money like that.
12:30With that, he walked into the wardrobe room.
12:33My heart leaped into my throat.
12:35He walked up to the row of dresses, picked up a burgundy one at random, and rubbed it with his
12:41hand.
12:41Ordinary fabric.
12:43Ordinary embroidery.
12:44Nothing special.
12:47Richard frowned in disgust.
12:49Still the same old antiques that nobody wants.
12:53He casually threw the dress back.
12:54Seeing this, I secretly let out a sigh of relief.
12:58Just as Richard was about to leave, his eyes suddenly fell on the sealed protective cases.
13:02He narrowed his eyes.
13:04Wait.
13:04If these are just old clothes, why are they packed in boxes like this?
13:09Sir, please do not touch it.
13:10Richard paused and turned to look at him.
13:13What?
13:14I can't even touch it?
13:15These transportation cases have already been sealed.
13:20If they are open by force, the shockproof structure inside will be damaged.
13:24We will need to inspect and reseal them again.
13:27They're just a few old dresses.
13:29What kind of damage could there be?
13:31Daniel did not argue with him.
13:32Instead, he calmly took out a price list from his folder.
13:35This is the company's protation.
13:38Reopening and inspecting each transportation.
13:40case costs $800.
13:43Re-sealing each case costs $1,200.
13:46There are five cases in total.
13:48The total cost would be $10,000.
13:51$10,000?
13:52This is the standard charge.
13:55If you insist on opening the cases, please pay the fee first.
14:00Of course he could afford $10,000, but he was unwilling to spend $10,000 just to inspect a few
14:07old dresses that, in his words, were worthless.
14:10I stood to the side, pretending to look troubled.
14:13Richard, maybe we should just forget it.
14:16These dresses were left to me by grandma.
14:18If the boxes have to be resealed, I'll have to cover the cost myself.
14:22The more I said that, the more hesitant Richard became.
14:25He glanced at the transport boxes again.
14:28Then his eyes fell on the row of dresses.
14:30No matter how he looked at them, they were still just 20 old dresses.
14:34He gritted teeth.
14:35Forget it.
14:36I was only worried that you were being fooled.
14:38Since you're willing to waste your own money, that's your business.
14:40After saying that, he turned around and prepared to leave.
14:44But when he reached the door, he suddenly stopped.
14:47By the way, yesterday, I felt that something Zihu was wrong.
14:51But I finally remembered what it was.
14:53He slowly turned around and looked at the dresses.
14:56Mother loved these dresses the most.
14:58Since she's gone, I should keep a few as a reminder of her.
15:01My heart sank.
15:02Sure enough, he was still thinking about taking them.
15:04How about this?
15:06There are 20 dresses.
15:08You take 10 of them.
15:08Leave the other 10 in the old house.
15:12That way, whenever I want to remember Mother in the future,
15:17I'll still have something to look at.
15:19He looked sincere, but I knew the truth.
15:22It was because he had started to suspect something.
15:27Sorry, sir.
15:28These dresses have already been registered.
15:30The quantity cannot be changed.
15:32What do you mean?
15:37The client hired us to transport 20 collectible items.
15:41If even one item is missing, we will be responsible for breach of contract.
15:46Breach of contract?
15:47That is between you and her.
15:49I only want 10 dresses now.
15:51Of course.
15:52However, according to the service agreement, any change in the number of items being transported requires the client to sign
16:00a new contract.
16:01The transportation vehicle, insurance, storage, and packaging arrangements all have to be reorganized.
16:07According to the contract, the party requesting the change must bear the penalty fees.
16:14Approximately $26,000.
16:17How much?
16:18$26,000.
16:20If you confirm that you want to take 10 dresses now, I will immediately notify the company to prepare a
16:25new contract.
16:26Will you be paying by card or check?
16:29You're robbing people!
16:31Sir, you are the one who requested a change to Nange to the transportation arrangement.
16:36The fee was calculated by the third-party insurance company.
16:39It has nothing to do with us.
16:40For someone like him, making him spend more than $20,000 just to take 10 old dresses he himself looked
16:46down of, he would never agree.
16:48Agnes, you'd better hope I never find out that you are hiding something from us.
16:53Otherwise, this matter isn't over.
17:00After the sound of the car engine downstairs completely disappeared, I finally let out a long breath.
17:06My legs went weak, and I sat directly on the floor.
17:09Daniel looked toward the door and said in a low voice,
17:13We don't have much time. They could come back. He has already started to suspect something.
17:18We must leave immediately.
17:19Daniel suddenly took out a craft paper document envelope from his briefcase.
17:24He handed it to me.
17:26Agnes, this is the second will Eleanor left for you.
17:29The second will?
17:30The one that was read yesterday was only the property will.
17:33The real will regarding these dresses has never been made public.
17:37Mrs. Eleanor said, only after you discovered the secret of the dresses yourself, could I give this to you?
17:43My hands trembled slightly.
17:46I slowly opened the kappa paper envelope.
17:49Inside were only a few pages of documents.
17:52The first page was the will personally signed by my grandmother.
17:55It clearly stated,
18:10Below it was my grandmother's signature and the seal of the notary institution.
18:21Daniel carefully put the will away.
18:24This will's always been kept with me.
18:26Mrs. Eleanor instructed that it must never be revealed until the final moment.
18:29I finally understood why my grandmother had arranged and aged everything so carefully.
18:34If this will had been announced yesterday, Richard and the others would have fought to take these dresses.
18:39But now, they had personally handed these dresses over to me.
18:44If they wanted to regret it later, it was already too late.
18:48Daniel checked the time.
18:50We have 20 minutes left.
18:52Continue.
18:53The staff put on their gloves again and quickly resumed packing.
18:56Each dress was wrapped in protective paper before being placed into temperature-controlled transport cases.
19:02The entire process was completely silent.
19:0540 minutes later, the last transport case was slowly closed.
19:09The staff pressed the locking button.
19:11All five transport cases were secured.
19:14Let's go.
19:14The three of us carried the transport cases downstairs together.
19:18Just as we reached the door, a sudden sound of car brakes came from outside.
19:25My heart tightened.
19:27Could it be Richard again?
19:29The next second, a black SUV stopped outside the yard.
19:33The door opened.
19:34Richard stepped out.
19:35Behind him were Michael, Brian, and Stephen.
19:38All four brothers had come.
19:40Richard shouted from a distance.
19:41Agnes!
19:42If we don't open those boxes and inspect what's inside today, nobody is leaving.
19:48The atmosphere instantly became tense.
19:51Just as both sides were locked in a standoff, a black and white patrol car slowly stopped outside the old
19:56house.
19:56Two police officers stepped out.
19:58One of them called out.
19:59What is happening here?
20:01Stephen's hand, which was holding the transport case, everyone stopped moving.
20:05The two officers quickly walked into the yard.
20:08The older officer looked around the scene.
20:10Who called the police?
20:11Daniel raised his hand.
20:13I did.
20:14Richard's expression changed slightly.
20:16Officer, this is just a family matter.
20:18It's a misunderstanding.
20:20But the officer ignored him and looked at Daniel.
20:22What happened?
20:23We were hired by Mrs. Agnes Ashgrith to transport her legally inherited personal belongings.
20:28This man attempted to forcibly stop the transportation and was preparing to open the transport cases.
20:34The items inside are registered private property.
20:37The officer nodded, then turned to me.
20:39Is what he says true?
20:40Yes.
20:43I handed the second will to the police officer.
20:45He carefully read through several pages.
20:48Soon, he found the relevant clause.
20:50All dresses inside the wardrobe shall be handled solely by Agnes Ashcroft.
20:55They have no connection to the other heirs.
20:57He closed the document and looked at Richard.
20:59Sir, this document has legal validity.
21:03These items belong to Mrs. Agnes.
21:05You have no right to prevent her from moving them.
21:08Richard became anxious.
21:10But we suspect that what's inside isn't actually dresses.
21:13We need to go things.
21:15Do you have any evidence?
21:16Richard immediately fell silent.
21:18Officer, you can open them and take a look.
21:21The officer shook his head.
21:22Without a court search warrant or a reasonable legal basis, I will not open private property.
21:30The four brothers completely lost their voices.
21:33Steven could only reluctantly let go of the transport case.
21:36The staff pushed the transport cases forward again.
21:39The final case was successfully loaded into the truck.
21:41The door slowly closed.
21:43At that moment, the heart that had been hanging in my chest finally relaxed.
21:46Daniel nodded to the driver.
21:48Go.
21:50He van slowly drove out of the courtyard.
21:52I stood there, watching the transport vehicle disappear farther and farther away.
21:56It was not until it completely vanished around the corner that I finally looked away.
22:00Richard suddenly turned to me.
22:03Agnes, you better not let me find out that you've played any tricks.
22:06I did not answer.
22:07The police were still standing nearby.
22:09Richard knew he could not continue causing trouble.
22:12So he could only leave with the other three men.
22:14Before leaving, he looked back at the old house.
22:16Then at me.
22:17His eyes were filled with unwillingness and resentment.
22:20More than 10 minutes later, the entire courtyard finally became quiet.
22:24Daniel walked over to me.
22:25We can leave now.
22:26I nodded and turned back into the house.
22:28I had lived here with grandma for 15 years.
22:31The photos on the walls, grandma's favorite rocking chair.
22:34Every corner carried traces of her present.
22:36I gently closed the bedroom door and picked up the suitcase I had packed long ago.
22:40I took one last look at the house.
22:42Then closed the gate and never looked back.
22:44The black car drove out of the street.
22:46Half an hour later, we arrived in the suburbs.
22:48The car entered a quiet forest area and finally stopped in front of a white manor.
22:53The black iron gate slowly opened.
22:56Daniel handed me a set of keys.
22:58Welcome home.
22:59I froze.
23:00This is...
23:01This is the residence Eleanor prepared for you in advance.
23:04I was unable to process what I was hearing.
23:06When did she buy this place?
23:08Not exactly bought.
23:09More accurately, it was placed into a family trust.
23:14Five years ago, Eleanor transferred this property into an independent trust.
23:19There is only one beneficiary.
23:21Agnes Ashbride.
23:22I stared blankly as I accepted the document.
23:24The name written on it was indeed mine.
23:26Daniel continued.
23:27This property was never registered under Eleanor's personal name.
23:31That's why when the will was read yesterday, no one knew it existed.
23:34I finally understood.
23:36From the very beginning, Grandma never intended for me to fight them over those four townhouses.
23:41Because what she left me was far more than that.
23:44At that moment, my phone suddenly rang.
23:47The caller ID showed Richard Ashcroft.
23:51Agnes, who bought the place where you are living now?
23:53I've already looked into it.
23:54A girl who just graduated couldn't possibly afford a manor like that.
23:58Do you really think we would believe that your boyfriend gave it to you?
24:02I frowned slightly.
24:03He had actually already started investigating me.
24:06I didn't reply and hung up the phone directly.
24:08Less than 10 seconds later, Richard called again.
24:11I pressed decline.
24:13Immediately afterward, he sent me a text message.
24:15Agnes, I will definitely find out where your money came from.
24:20I glanced at it and deleted it without hesitation.
24:23Daniel put away the documents.
24:24They won't give up easily.
24:27This is only the beginning.
24:29I nodded.
24:30I had expected this.
24:31Daniel led me into the manor.
24:33The living room was spacious and bright, and all the furniture had already been arranged.
24:37There were even fresh ingredients in the kitchen.
24:39On the second floor was a large walk-in closet.
24:42The five transportation boxes were neatly placed there.
24:45After the staff confirmed the delivery paperwork, they all left.
24:49The entire estate was now quiet.
24:52Only Daniel and I remained.
24:53How much are these dresses actually worth?
24:55I don't know either.
24:56But before your grandmother passed away, she asked an international appraisal organization to conduct a preliminary valuation.
25:02He took a sealed document from his briefcase.
25:05The first page was the appraisal report.
25:07I slowly opened it.
25:08The first dress was valued at four.
25:10Eight million dollars.
25:12The second, five.
25:14Three million dollars.
25:15The third, six.
25:17One million dollars.
25:18I kept turning the pages until I reached the final one.
25:21The total estimated value of the 20 dresses.
25:23One hundred seventy four million dollars.
25:25This is only a conservative estimate.
25:28If they enter the private collector's market, the value could be even higher.
25:32I finally understood why grandma had gone to such great lengths.
25:36Next, we won't sell them publicly.
25:38I have already contacted several private collectors in Europe.
25:41They will come to view the collection in batches.
25:43The entire transaction process will remain confidential.
25:46This was the safest solution for now.
25:48In the afternoon, Daniel left the estate.
25:51I sat alone in the living room, suddenly feeling that everything was unreal.
25:55Just then, the doorbell rang.
25:59I looked through the security monitor.
26:01A delivery courier was standing outside.
26:04I opened the door.
26:05The courier handed me a craft paper envelope with no sender information.
26:09I opened the envelope.
26:10Inside were only a few photographs.
26:12The first photo showed me moving out of the old mansion today.
26:16The second photo showed the transport truck leaving the property.
26:20The third photo was even a picture of me entering the estate just moments ago.
26:25My pupils suddenly contracted.
26:27All of these photos were taken today.
26:30Which meant someone had been following me the entire time.
26:34I immediately turned to the last photo.
26:36On the back, there was a line of words written,
26:39We have been watching you all along.
26:41Richard, my expression instantly turned cold.
26:44At that moment, Daniel called me.
26:46Agnes, there is something I need to tell you.
26:49I just received some news.
26:50Richard spent $50,000 hiring a private investigator.
26:54Starting today, they will monitor and investigate you 24 hours a day.
26:58Looking at the photos in my hand was slowly clenched my fist.
27:04It seemed they still refused to give up.
27:06I placed the photographs back on the table.
27:08But instead of feeling afraid, I became calm.
27:12If they wanted to investigate, then let them investigate.
27:16They would never find the thing that was truly valuable.
27:19Early the next morning,
27:21Daniel drove to the estate himself.
27:23Behind him were two foreign men wearing suits.
27:26Agnes, they are from one of the largest private art collection institutions in Europe.
27:31Hello, Agnes Ashcroft.
27:34I'm Arthur Bennett.
27:36It is my honor to see these masterpieces in person.
27:39I brought them to the dressing room.
27:41All the curtains in the room were closed.
27:44Daniel turned off the ceiling light, leaving only a cold beam flashlight.
27:48The light fell onto the first gown.
27:50The next second, the entire room lit up.
27:53The golden threads looked like flowing sunlight.
27:55The diamonds reflected dazzling rays, and the rubies seemed to burn like flames.
28:01Arthur stood frozen place.
28:03The other appriser immediately removed his glasses, then put them back on.
28:08Neither of them could say a word.
28:10After a long silence.
28:12My God.
28:14Agnes, these are no longer just jewelry.
28:17They are works of art.
28:19After that, the two appraisers carefully examined the gowns one by one.
28:23The more they inspected them, the more shocked they became.
28:28Three hours later, Arthur put down his magnifying glass.
28:32Everything is authentic.
28:34Moreover, this craftsmanship has already been lost.
28:38Can we begin the bidding?
28:39The first gown, six million dollars.
28:42Daniel said nothing.
28:44Arthur added.
28:45Cash.
28:46Daniel shook his head.
28:48Continue.
28:49Arthur was silent for a few seconds.
28:51Seven million.
28:52Daniel still shook his head.
28:54Arthur gave a bitter smile.
28:55Looks like you already know its true value.
28:57It's not about the price.
28:59Agnes will not sell them all at once.
29:02Only one piece will be sold each month.
29:04The buyer must sign a lifetime confidentiality agreement.
29:07Arthur thought for a while.
29:09Finally, he nodded.
29:11Deal.
29:11The two sides quickly signed the contract.
29:13The first gown was placed inside a temperature-controlled security case.
29:17That night, the first payment arrived.
29:19Seven million dollars.
29:21From now on, every payment will go into an overseas family trust.
29:25No one will be able to trace the source of the funds.
29:28I nodded.
29:29That was the best arrangement.
29:30Just then, a black SUV suddenly stopped outside the estate.
29:34Daniel glanced at the security monitor.
29:36His expression turned cold.
29:38They're here.
29:41On the surveillance footage, Richard was standing outside the iron gate.
29:45His three brothers had all come with him.
29:47Besides them, there was also a man wearing a baseball cap with a telephoto camera hanging
29:51from his shoulder.
29:52Daniel recognized him immediately.
29:54A private investigator.
29:56Richard pressed the doorbell.
29:57But I did not go outside.
29:59A few minutes later, the doorbell rang again.
30:01Then Richard started pounding on the gate directly.
30:04Agnes!
30:05I know you're inside!
30:07Open the door!
30:08I still did not respond.
30:09More than ten minutes later, Richard finally lost his patience.
30:13He walked around the manor, constantly looking inside.
30:16The investigator raised his camera, taking photos of the entire manor.
30:20Daniel stood in front of the surveillance monitor and suddenly smiled.
30:23They've already started to suspect something.
30:25I looked at him.
30:27Suspect what?
30:28Daniel zoomed in on the footage.
30:30Richard was staring intensely at the location of the dressing room on the second floor.
30:34They suspect that the real thing your grandmother left you is somewhere inside this house.
30:38I was silent for two seconds.
30:40What should we do?
30:41Daniel took out his phone and dialed a number.
30:43Less than twenty minutes later, three black business fans slowly drove into the manor.
30:48More than a dozen security guards in black suits stepped out.
30:51Each one wore a communication earpiece.
30:53The leader walked up to Daniel.
30:54Mr. Miller, the private security team is fully in place.
30:58Daniel nodded.
30:59Then he looked at me.
31:01Agnes, starting today this place will have twenty-four hour protection.
31:05Richard and the others won't even be able to get through the gate.
31:07Outside the manor, Richard watched the large number of bodyguards suddenly appear.
31:11His expression became darker and darker.
31:13He could not understand it at all.
31:15How could a girl who had been thrown out of her home just yesterday
31:18suddenly have a lawyer, private collectors,
31:21and a professional security team around her in only two days?
31:25He did not know that the truth that would truly break him had only just begun.
31:31The next afternoon, just as I was about to leave, Daniel called me.
31:35Agnes, don't leave the estate yet.
31:37Richard has started making his move.
31:39What do you mean?
31:40He couldn't find the source of your money.
31:42So he's planning to create public pressure.
31:45Half an hour later, Daniel sent me several videos.
31:48In the videos, Richard and his three brothers were standing outside the old mansion,
31:52facing the cameras and constantly wiping away tears.
31:55My mother just passed away.
31:56Yet her granddaughter took away all of the old woman's savings.
31:59Now she lives in a mansion and drives a luxury car.
32:02The four of us brothers got nothing.
32:04She was raised by us since she was a child.
32:07But right after our mother was buried, she started playing tricks.
32:12The fourth uncle deliberately held up a copy of the will.
32:15Everyone, look at this.
32:17Our mother didn't leave her any property at all.
32:20Yet she suddenly became rich.
32:22Where did this money come from?
32:24The comment sections had already exploded.
32:26Some people started insulting me.
32:28Some questioned whether I had forged the will.
32:32Others accused me of transferring away my grandmother's inheritance.
32:35These accounts were all hired by them.
32:38In just two hours, the videos have already received more than two million views.
32:42I wasn't surprised at all.
32:44Richard had no evidence, so he could only rely on spreading rumors.
32:47They have also contacted several local media outlets.
32:51They plan to surround your foundation tomorrow.
32:53Foundation?
32:54You always wanted to establish a charity foundation, didn't you?
32:57The approval process was completed yesterday.
32:59They found out about it.
33:00I smiled.
33:01It seemed they had even investigated what I planned to do.
33:04But they would never imagine that I had never intended to hide it.
33:09The next morning, I arrived at the foundation office on time.
33:14The entrance was already surrounded by reporters.
33:17Dozens of cameras were all aimed at me.
33:19Richard and his three brothers stood at the very front of the crowd.
33:24Agus!
33:25Hand over mother's money!
33:27Miss Agus, is what's being said online true?
33:29Where did your startup capital come from?
33:30Did you embezzle the old lady's inheritance?
33:32I didn't answer.
33:33I just stood there quietly watching Richard.
33:35His eyes even turned red as he said,
33:38Mother worked hard all her life.
33:40And in the end, all the money she left behind was swiffled away by this ungrateful brat!
33:45A buzz of discussion immediately rose from the crowd.
33:47Just then, Daniel walked over to me and handed me a document envelope.
33:51We can begin now.
33:52I took the envelope and slowly opened it.
33:55Inside were a notifies document and a video recording.
33:58I handed the documents to the reporter from the largest TV station on site.
34:01This is what my grandmother left before she passed away.
34:04It's also what she asked me to make public today.
34:07Richard's expression shifted slightly.
34:09What is it?
34:12The reporter immediately opened the video.
34:14If anyone is watching this recording, it means I am no longer here.
34:19The thing I feared most has come to pass.
34:22So I decided to keep what truly belongs to Agus from them forever.
34:27Furthermore, if they dare to slander Agus, Daniel, make the second will public.
34:35Daniel stepped forward slowly, holding another sealed envelope in his hand.
34:39Seeing the familiar wax seal, the expressions of Richard and his brothers changed instantly.
34:44The scene went quiet again.
34:45All cameras turned to the envelope in Daniel's hand.
34:48The color drained from Richard's face.
34:50Daniel ignored him.
34:51In front of all the reporters, he broke the wax seal.
34:54Inside were only a few pages of documents.
34:58I, Eleanor Ashcroft, being of sound mind, voluntarily make this will.
35:02The contents of this will shall only be made public if my four sons actively contest Agus Ashcroft's property.
35:10Fake!
35:11All private collections, jewelry, artworks, and other personal property under my my name are unrelated to the four properties.
35:18The four properties are merely the last safeguards I leave for my four sons.
35:23Apart from that, they have no inheritance rights whatsoever.
35:29Shut up!
35:31If they are still not satisfied, it means they have forgotten who took on everything for them back then.
35:37Now, I make public another document.
35:4325 years ago, Richard Ashcroft, Stephen Ashcroft, Michael Ashcroft, and Brian Ashcroft, under the name of an investment company,
35:52transferred funds from their mother's business.
35:54The total amount accumulated to $13 million.
35:58The scene erupted in an instant uproar.
36:01Richard's eyes widened.
36:02These are the original repayment commitment letters signed by the four of them back then.
36:07Your mother kept these originals for you all along.
36:10The reporters immediately crowded in, continuously taking pictures.
36:14Richard reached out to grab it, but the security guard stopped him again.
36:18Later, in order to keep her four sons from going to prison,
36:22your mother sold her company, sold three properties, and used all her savings to pay off their debts.
36:29In the end, only four houses remained.
36:31So those four houses were never their rightful inheritance.
36:35They were simply the last bit of property your mother preserved for them.
36:41Richard opened his mouth, but no words came out.
36:44Stephen was already drenched in cold sweat.
36:47Michael kept wiping his forehead.
36:49Ryan instinctively stepped backward.
36:51I stood at the back of the crowd, never saying a word, because there was no need for me to
36:55explain anymore.
36:56Furthermore, regarding the four individuals' recent malicious defamation of Ms. Agnes Ashpoth,
37:02as well as their organizing of online media to spread false information,
37:06I am filing a formal lawsuit on behalf of Agnes Ashpoth at the same paration,
37:12because Saul of today's actions has already connoted of defamation, harassment,
37:16infringement of reputation trites, and obstruction of normal business operations.
37:21The police have officially filed a case.
37:24No sooner had he finished speaking than hurried footsteps sounded again at the entrance of the office building.
37:29Several police officers walked in quickly.
37:31The lead officer came directly up to Richard.
37:34Mr. Richard Ashpoth, please cooperate with the investigation.
37:37Richard stood frozen stiff.
37:39He had never imagined that he had come to pressure me into handing over money.
37:42Yet in the end, it would be the four brothers being taken away.
37:48Officer, I didn't do anything!
37:50Whether you broke the law is not for you to decide.
37:52Please cooperate with the investigation.
37:54Richard tried to explain further.
37:56It was all his idea!
37:58He hired the people for the live scream!
38:01He contacted the reporters too!
38:05What did you say?!
38:06You were the one who told me to tear up the lawyer's letter!
38:11Now that we're in trouble, don't try to push the blame onto us!
38:17Officer, I can testify.
38:20Everything was arranged by Richard.
38:23All the reporters at the scene were stunned.
38:25The live stream cameras were still rolling.
38:27And the four brothers had already started blaming each other.
38:30The comment section instantly flipped.
38:32Weren't they all about brotherly love just now?
38:35Turns out it was all an act.
38:37Framing their own niece for money.
38:40Disgusting!
38:41Take them all away.
38:42The four were soon escorted into the police car.
38:44Just before getting in, Richard suddenly turned his head.
38:48He stared at me intently.
38:49His eyes were filled with unwillingness.
38:52Agnes, you knew all along, didn't you?
38:55I looked at him calmly.
38:56Knew what?
38:58That grandma had seen through you all a long time ago?
39:01Richard's body shuddered.
39:02And he could not say another word.
39:05The police car slowly drove away.
39:07The crowd of onlookers gradually dispersed.
39:10It's over.
39:11Not yet.
39:12They won't give up that easily.
39:13Three days later, Daniel came to the estate again.
39:17Richard and the others have been released on bail.
39:20But they have much bigger problems now.
39:23I opened the file.
39:24The first page was a bank freeze notice.
39:26All accounts under the four brothers' names had been frozen.
39:29Why?
39:30The police have reopened the investigation into the fund miscorporation case from 25 years ago.
39:36Although some criminal liabilities have choustered the statute of periods,
39:40the related civil patient and illegal hoods can still be pursued.
39:44The court has already initiated proceedings.
39:46If the facts are ultimately confirmed, their four houses will very likely all be used to repay the debts.
40:20I slowly closed the file.
40:23There is one more thing.
40:25That European collector wants to purchase the second dress.
40:29The offer is $10 million.
40:32Proceed as planned.
40:33Agnes, your trust fund has already exceeded $200 million.
40:38From now on, even if you do nothing at all, it will be enough to support you for many lifetimes.
40:44I didn't answer.
40:46I simply walked out to the garden.
40:48Grandma had loved growing roses most of all.
40:51After moving here, I had planted an entire patch of them myself.
40:55A gentle breeze blew through, and the air was filled with the scent of flowers.
40:59Suddenly, I realized that what was truly precious had never been those 20 priceless dresses.
41:03It was the confidence Grandma had given me.
41:06The confidence that from now on, I would never have to bow my head to anyone again.
41:11I had originally thought everything was over.
41:14Until a week later, when Daniel came to the estate again.
41:17Agnes, Richard has disappeared.
41:21Disappeared?
41:22To be precise, he's gone into hiding.
41:24The police have been looking for him.
41:26But last night, someone spotted him at the harbor.
41:30A man like Richard would never accept losing everything.
41:33The other three uncles have already started selling off everything of value under their names.
41:39But Richard hasn't.
41:41He's been contacting people from his past lately.
41:44I took the documents.
41:45They were full of investigation photos.
41:48Some of the photos were taken at an underground bar.
41:51Daniel lowered his voice.
41:53These people aren't good news.
41:54They used to collect debts for a living.
41:57What does he want?
41:58Daniel was silent for a few seconds.
42:00If I'm not mistaken, he's no longer planning to go through legal channels.
42:03That night, security around the estate was doubled.
42:06All surveillance systems were upgraded.
42:09Daniel even arranged for a car to remain parked at the estate gate 24 hours a day.
42:16The next afternoon, I was watering the flowers in the garden.
42:19A security guard walked over quickly.
42:21Miss Ashford, someone is at the gate asking for you.
42:24I went to the monitoring room.
42:26On the screen stood a woman in her 50s.
42:28I recognized her Richard's wife, Emily.
42:33Agnes, I know Richard has wronged you, but he's gone crazy.
42:38My heart sank.
42:39What do you mean?
42:40Emily took out her phone and played a secretly recorded audio clip.
42:43Richard's furious voice came through.
42:45As long as Agnes hands over what she has, I still have a chance to turn things around.
42:52What if she doesn't give it?
42:53Then we'll make sure she can never speak again.
42:58I was scared.
43:00So I sneaked out to tell you.
43:03Agnes, please don't go out alone anytime soon.
43:06Daniel's expression had turned completely grim.
43:09He immediately picked up the phone.
43:11Activate level A security.
43:12All personnel in position immediately.
43:15That night, the police began searching for Richard.
43:18But he had vanished without a trace, like he had disappeared into thin air.
43:23Three days later, I was on my way to the foundation.
43:26No sooner had the car left the estate than a black pickup truck appeared behind us.
43:30Miss Ashcroft, that truck behind us has been following for 20 minutes.
43:35Don't stop.
43:35The driver immediately sped up.
43:37The pickup accelerated as well.
43:39After three consecutive turns, the vehicle was still clinging to us.
43:43Daniel took out his phone and called the police directly.
43:46Just then, the pickup suddenly slammed on the gas.
43:49Watch out!
43:50The driver yanked the steering wheel hard.
43:52The pickup scraped past our rear bumper.
43:54And the whole car lurched violently.
43:56My body slammed against the seat.
43:58The seatbelt dug painfully into my chest.
44:00The driver quickly steadied the wheel.
44:02They're deliberately hitting us.
44:03Daniel was already on the phone with the police.
44:06Our location is on the East Ring Expressway.
44:09The East Ring Expressway of Westbridge.
44:11Someone is deliberately rear-ending us, requesting backup.
44:14No sooner had he spoken than the pickup charged at us again.
44:17This time, it was aiming for the driver's side.
44:20The driver gritted his teeth and wrenched the wheel again.
44:23Bang!
44:24The two cars scraped against each other violently.
44:26The screech of metal echoing down the entire highway.
44:29Daniel said coldly,
44:30Keep going.
44:31Don't stop.
44:32Just then, another black SUV burst out from an intersection ahead.
44:35The next second, the pickup slammed into us again.
44:40Protect Agnes.
44:41The two security guards in the car immediately got out.
44:43At the same time, the SUV's doors swung open.
44:46Five men rushed out wielding iron bars.
44:49The last one to step out was Richard.
44:51His eyes were bloodshot.
44:53Agnes!
44:54Hand over what my mother left behind!
44:56I looked at him through the car window.
44:58My expression did not waver.
45:00Richard, you have nothing left.
45:02Richard raised his iron bar and smashed it against the window.
45:05The bulletproof glass showed only a faint crack.
45:08He froze.
45:08He struck again, still not broken.
45:12Richard, do you know the consequences of attacking someone's vehicle?
45:16As long as I get what I want, what's a few years in prison?
45:19Unfortunately, you won't be getting anything today.
45:22All of you!
45:24Attack!
45:24The five men charged at Daniel at the same time.
45:27At that very moment, urgent sirens suddenly blared from all directions.
45:32More than a dozen police cars sped out from different angles.
45:36Police!
45:36Drop your weapons!
45:38Richard's face turned pale.
45:39He hadn't expected the police to arrive so quickly.
45:42Several of his accomplices turned and ran.
45:45But before they could get far, they were tackled to the ground by officers.
45:49Richard stood there, gripping his iron bar, his eyes growing more frantic by the second.
45:55Suddenly, he lunged toward me.
45:57Daniel stepped in front of him in one swift move.
46:00Richard swung the iron bar down with all his force.
46:03The three of them became entangled in a scuffle.
46:05In the chaos, Richard suddenly pulled out a folding knife, aimed straight at Daniel.
46:11Daniel!
46:13The next second, an officer lunged forward and kicked the knife out of Richard's hand.
46:18Two other officers immediately pinned him to the ground, handcuffs locked around his wrists.
46:23Richard struggled desperately, still cursing non-stop.
46:26Those things were mine!
46:29And just stole them all!
46:31I walked slowly up to him and looked down.
46:34Richard, Grandma left you four houses.
46:37That was enough for you to live comfortably for the rest of your life.
46:40You destroyed everything with your own hands.
46:43No, it's not my fault!
46:45It was that old woman's favoritism!
46:48I raised my hand and slapped him hard across the face.
46:51That was for Grandma.
46:52From today on, you no longer have the right to even mention her name.
46:57Richard sat on the ground, unable to say a single word.
47:00The police quickly escorted him into the patrol car.
47:03This time, what awaited him was no longer just a simple investigation.
47:08But multiple felony charges, including assault with a deadly weapon, armed attack, organized crime, and more.
47:18Now, it's really over.
47:20This time, Richard would never be coming back.
47:24Three months later, Richard's case officially went to trial.
47:40The court ultimately sentenced Richard to 15 years in prison.
47:44The other three uncles, though not involved in the attack, were found guilty of forgery of evidence,
47:50malicious defamation, obstruction of business operations, and civil liability from the past misappropriation case.
47:57All charges were upheld.
47:59The four houses they had inherited were auctioned off by court order.
48:08After all their scheming for half a lifetime, the four of them ended up with nothing.
48:14I heard that on the day the verdict was read, Richard sat slumped in the courtroom, unable to say unable
48:20to whom a single word.
48:23Agnes, if only back then.
48:25I looked at him calmly and said nothing.
48:28Some words no longer needed to be spoken.
48:30In the end, he lowered his head and was led out of the courtroom.
48:35At that moment, I knew that the decades-long grudges between Grandma and her sons had finally come to a
48:41complete end.
48:42Half a year later, the 20th dress was sold.
48:46The final buyer came from a private royal collection institution in Europe.
48:51The selling price was $18 million.
48:54With that, all 20 dresses had been fully transacted.
48:58The family trust's assets had exceeded $300 million.
49:03Daniel placed the final report in front of me.
49:06Agnes, from now on, even if you do nothing at all,
49:10the annual trust income alone would be enough to support hundreds of families for a lifetime.
49:24The next day, I officially announced the establishment of the Ashcroft Foundation.
49:28The foundation would not accept any public donations.
49:31All funding came from my personal assets.
49:33Grandma had spent her whole life protecting just one person, me.
49:36From now on, I wanted to protect many more.
49:39One year later, the foundation had already sponsored over 400 children.
49:43The first sponsored student, Emma, was accepted into Evermont University.
49:48On the first day of school, she ran to me with her admission letter in hand, crying all the way.
49:54Agnes, sister, without you, I would probably be working in a restaurant right now.
49:59From now on, you go and help others too.
50:01I will.
50:02Two years later, the foundation had established 12 community learning centers across three states,
50:08helping thousands of children.
50:11Many media Hortances began interviewing me.
50:14Mrs. Agnes, what keeps you going with all this work?
50:17Because many years ago, someone protected me that way too.
50:22That afternoon, I returned to the estate alone.
50:25The walk-in closet on the second floor was still preserved.
50:29But now, the hangers held 20 ordinary dresses.
50:32No gold, no diamonds, no gemstones.
50:36Yet I could never bear to part with them.
50:38Because what remained was not wealth.
50:40It was Grandma's love.
50:42I gently touched one of the dresses.
50:44I could almost smell Grandma's favorite lavender scent again.
50:48In a daze, I seemed to hear her gentle voice once more.
50:52Agnes, remember.
50:54What others give you can be taken back at any time.
50:58Only what you possess within yourself is something no one can ever take away.
51:03I smiled softly, but my eyes slowly reddened.
51:07Grandma, I didn't let you down.
51:09As dusk fell, the sun slowly set.
51:13I sat on the garden bench.
51:14A gentle breeze rustled through the entire patch of white roses.
51:18Visiting the old lady again?
51:20I took the coffee and nodded lightly.
51:22I gazed into the distance, where the evening glow filled the sky.
51:26Just as beautiful as it had been all those years ago.
51:28I finally understood that what Grandma had left me was never those dresses worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
51:33It was the courage to live with my head held high, no matter what I faced.
51:38Wealth can change your life, but what truly determines how far you can go is always kindness, wisdom, and courage.