The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 401

After returning from the hospital, Raymond Carmichael called a meeting of the entire Carmichael family at their home.

He looked pale as a sheet, lips drained of all color, and so weak that even standing seemed to take effort.

His father, Weston Carmichael, caught sight of Raymond's condition and paused, concern flickering in his eyes. "What happened to you?"

"I'm fine." Raymond's voice was hoarse from the recent surgery.

Salome Carmichael, recalling the urgent group text Raymond had sent earlier, asked, "Ray, did you call us back because something happened at the company?"

Everyone except Citrine had gathered-Travis Carmichael included. At Salome's question, all eyes turned to Raymond.

He spoke, slowly and deliberately: "The company's fine. There's just something important about it that I need to tell you all." He drew a steadying breath. "I've transferred all my shares to Citrine. I intend for her to become the next head of the Carmichael Group."

have been hectic at work these past six months, so I kept putting

finished in one go, bracing himself for the backlash he was certain

come.

jumped in without missing a beat. "Uncle Ray, I support your decision. Sis is smart and capable-she's exactly who should be

the corners of his mouth curving up. For once, he found Raymond agreeable. He'd always worried that if Raymond had more children, he might

Ray," Salome chimed in without

not for Citrine, Salome might never have found the strength to leave her miserable marriage, nor embraced a second chance at

always wanted a male heir for the company, but when Travis proved unreliable, he'd

his father. "Dad, what do you

only your daughter-she's my only granddaughter. I have no objections to her

then added, "She's clever and sharp. I'm sure she'll

fond of his granddaughter. He felt confident entrusting the family business

surprised. He hadn't expected Weston to agree