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.

where advanced degrees were the

pay was terrible, and the boss-a lecherous old man-had tried and failed

was far too inexperienced, and she hadn't had much hope for

after joining, she quickly realized this "teenage CEO" was a truly talented, sharp-minded leader. Citrine was patient with her mistakes,

trust and the freedom to do

showed Carlotta just how much she was

moment, she felt deeply honored to be part of CICI Group-and even more grateful to have met

the event, a group of executives gathered to

like things are about to

have tried to dig up dirt on the boss behind CICI

Havencrest were here.

...

Carlotta to head out first.