The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 114

A sharp scream cut through the air, finally pulling Citrine's gaze away from her.

Everyone in the Carmichael family—including Weston-turned to see where the noise had come from.

"Oh my God, that's a one-of-a-kind JR bag!" Salome was nearly in tears from excitement. She'd always adored this particular purse, but it was a limited edition from JR—priced at over eight million dollars, and not something you could buy just because you had the money.

"Honestly, you're embarrassing," Weston muttered, frowning at Salome with clear disdain.

"Dad, you don't get it! This bag is impossible to get!" Salome was so overjoyed that for once, she wasn't even afraid of Weston's displeasure.

"Citrine, how on earth did you get this?" Salome whispered in stunned awe.

"A friend helped me out," Citrine replied honestly. What she didn't mention was that the owner of JR hadn't even charged her for it.

unwrapping her gift, the rest of the family began opening

didn't think much of it--but as soon as he saw the rich luster and fine grain of the pieces, his expression shifted from surprise to disbelief. "This... this is the centerpiece from the

the chess pieces, feeling immediately that

at Raymond. "Where did she get something like this? I heard the auction house's owner kept it for himself; it was never for

stunned. "Citrine handled all

their confusion, Weston dropped

from CICI Group—one that hadn't even hit the market yet.

his accident, his moods had grown increasingly unpredictable, but the Carmichaels were used to it by now and

gathering, and

and Regina, who were squished into a corner, looking

was only after all the gifts had been handed

brow, putting on a look of exaggerated regret. "Oh, I'm so sorry I think I forgot to bring gifts for you two. You're not mad at me, are you?" Years of watching Jeanette work her manipulative magic had taught Citrine

glance, both instantly understanding what was really