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

himself for the

come.

"Uncle Ray, I

He'd always worried that if Raymond had more

Ray," Salome

might never have found

always wanted a male heir for the company, but

at his father. "Dad,

and nodded solemnly. "Citrine is not only your daughter-she's my only granddaughter. I have no objections

"She's clever and sharp. I'm sure she'll do just as well as any of us, if not

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

visibly surprised. He hadn't expected Weston to agree