The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 102

"I have no idea," Raymond said, his eyes fixed on the girl, gaze growing darker with confusion.

He never would have imagined that Citrine-a high school student-could somehow be connected to the representative of the CICI Group.

But what happened next stunned him even more. Citrine walked straight to the very center seat in the front row. From where Raymond and Weston sat behind her, they could see Citrine deep in conversation with the president of the Havencrest Medical Research Council.

They couldn't hear what was being said, but the genuine, warm smile on the president's face was unmistakable.

Soon, the host took the stage and launched into the prepared introduction: "Welcome, everyone, to the inaugural launch event organized by CICI Group. I'd like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to you all..."

As the host finished, Carlotta-the CICI Group's representative-stepped up to introduce their latest product, Kane.

Standing under the spotlight, Carlotta pointed to the medical-grade Al robot, Kane, and began to explain its functions and uses. In that moment, an indescribable sense of pride welled up inside her.

degrees were

tiny company of about fifty people. The pay was terrible, and the boss-a lecherous old man-had tried and failed to harass her, then retaliated

CEO was far too inexperienced, and she hadn't

a truly talented, sharp-minded leader. Citrine was patient with her mistakes,

and the freedom to do her job, letting her reach

Carlotta just how much she

to be part of CICI Group-and even more grateful to have met

a group

like things are about to change

up dirt on the boss behind CICI Group, but there's still nothing

up today? All the top dogs from Havencrest were here. That says a lot about how powerful CICI Group's backers

...

up, Citrine told Carlotta to head out first. She went