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."

something I should have told you sooner, but things have been

one go, bracing himself for

come.

beat. "Uncle Ray, I support your decision. Sis is

corners of his mouth curving up. For once, he found Raymond agreeable. He'd always worried that

support you too, Ray," Salome chimed in without

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 second

thoughts. Weston had always wanted a male heir for the company, but when Travis

frowned and looked at his father. "Dad,

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

and sharp. I'm sure she'll do just as well as any of

these years together, Weston had grown deeply fond of his granddaughter. He felt confident entrusting the family

don't object?" Raymond was visibly surprised. He hadn't expected Weston to agree