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."

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

go, bracing himself for the

come.

easygoing one, jumped in without missing a beat. "Uncle Ray, I support

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

Ray," Salome chimed in without

just a niece; she was her guiding light. If not for Citrine, Salome might never have found the strength to leave her miserable marriage, nor embraced a

heir

his father. "Dad, what do you

eldest son's gaze and nodded solemnly. "Citrine is not only your daughter-she's my only granddaughter.

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

fond of his granddaughter. He felt confident

was visibly surprised. He hadn't expected Weston to