The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 424

He mulled it over for a moment, and then his eyes lit up. "I remember now-it's Citrine Carmichael."

At the same time, Monica's head snapped up, her gaze locking onto Mr. Lynn with a sense of urgency. "Are you sure?"

Mr. Lynn thumped his chest in reassurance. "Absolutely sure."

Monica pressed on. "What else do you know? Tell me everything."

Without a hint of hesitation, Mr. Lynn betrayed his own father, selling him out in a heartbeat.

Seeing Monica's interest, he continued eagerly, "My dad said Talbot has tried to take down Ms. Carmichael more than once, but she's got the luck of the devil. Every time, she's managed to slip away unharmed."

He lowered his voice conspiratorially. "My dad also said the Glenwood family won't let her go. Sooner or later, she'll end up as Kali's personal blood bank."

Monica's face drained of color, anger flickering in her eyes.

The thought that her sister was in danger made it impossible for Monica to stay calm.

her bag and

scoff at. Monica knew she had to let her aunt know what was happening-only her aunt might have

no time, Monica drove straight to

Corp, Hilda was just about to meet with some international

her a cold look, her voice icy. "What is it now?

aunt, looked Hilda straight in the

and leveled Monica with a steely glare.

of Hilda's authority made Monica tremble,

to meet Hilda's eyes,

found my sister. The Glenwoods are after her-Talbot

her palm on the table, eyes dark with menace.

up? Are you looking for

won't discipline you just because you're

"Get out."

from the

Monica

dropped to her knees with a thud. "Aunt Hilda,