The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 106

The most attention-grabbing pair in the room was undoubtedly Sawyer and Jeanette.

"Ms. Yarbrough, The Iverson Group has a strong foothold in Havencrest. I truly believe we'd be the best partner for CICI Group," Sawyer insisted, pushing his way to the front of the crowd to speak to Carlotta, his usual air of superiority nowhere to be found.

Jeanette hovered just behind him, chiming in every so often to back him up.

But at that moment, Carlotta's gaze caught on something-or rather, someone— across the room, and her entire expression softened into a genuine smile. It was a far cry from the polite, professional mask she wore with the rest of them.

Everyone instinctively followed her line of sight.

"Isn't that President Carmichael?" someone whispered in surprise.

Without hesitation, Carlotta slipped through the crowd and strode straight toward Citrine.

The mood shifted instantly, a ripple of surprise and speculation passing through the gathering.

standing awkwardly in the middle

in the crowd, noticing Carlotta's warm demeanor toward the young woman beside President Carmichael, whispered, "Who's that girl? She seems awfully familiar

see Carlotta smiling easily, looking far more relaxed than she had a moment

was sitting in the front row this morning, chatting with the director of the Medical Research Council. She seemed pretty close with him too.

quickly giving way to growing frustration. Still, they had no choice but to stand their ground

Citrine silently a

she walked right

couldn't help but blush, remembering how Citrine must have seen her schmoozing awkwardly with the other

throat before answering, "President Carmichael is interested in working with

flicker of disappointment crossed Raymond's face at her words. He could tell Citrine still didn't acknowledge him as her father-otherwise, she wouldn't be so formal,

reached out her hand to

guard. She'd always assumed The Carmichael Group would never be interested in working with CICI, and she'd even argued that

comfortable they seemed with each other, Carlotta was starting to suspect Citrine and President Carmichael had a much