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."

I should have told you sooner, but things have been hectic at work these past six months,

bracing himself for the backlash

come.

a beat. "Uncle Ray, I support your decision. Sis is smart and capable-she's exactly who should be running

He'd always worried that if Raymond had more children, he might treat Citrine unfairly. Now, hearing

too, Ray," Salome chimed

for Citrine, Salome might never have found the strength to leave her miserable

his father's thoughts. Weston had always wanted a male heir

at his father. "Dad, what do you

your daughter-she's my

sharp. I'm sure she'll

all these years together, Weston had grown deeply fond of

don't object?" Raymond was visibly surprised.