The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 368

Citrine ignored him. After straightening her clothes, she left the room without another word.

This time, Sebastian didn't try to stop her.

She had barely made it downstairs when Carlotta appeared, carrying a fresh change of clothes.

The moment Carlotta caught sight of Citrine's disheveled appearance, her face fell. Clearly worried, she rushed over. "Citrine, what happened to you?"

"It's nothing. I just need to change." Citrine took the clothes from her, not waiting for further questions, and slipped into the restroom.

Once she'd tidied up and changed, she emerged to find Carlotta waiting anxiously.

As soon as Citrine stepped out, Carlotta pressed her again. "Citrine, did someone hurt you?"

Citrine's gaze darkened. "No, just ran into a lunatic. But don't worry-I got out unscathed."

In fact, compared to Sebastian, she'd come out ahead. After all, he was the one left with several nasty bite marks.

in the mood to

just as the

was a man in his thirties,

on Citrine and Carlotta with a smirk that was almost a sneer. "I assume

had already shared their earlier

it, the representative continued, "Our chairman has been watching CICI Group's progress

tone was anything but courteous. It was laced with arrogance, as if he was certain no sane

replied without hesitation, "Sorry, but CICI Group isn't interested." The words had barely left her lips

is the Shadow Syndicate-people would

seen anyone

must be out of her

man's smile faltered, but he forced it back as he addressed her, "If I'm not

unfazed. "My answer is the chairman's

pride stinging. He tried to recover, his voice taking on a dangerous edge. "Ms. Carmichael, I suggest you reconsider. The Shadow Syndicate is

her seat, meeting his gaze head-on. "CICI Group has gotten this far on its own.

win. We're not interested in being someone else's lackey. If the day ever comes