The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 430

This gathering was a golden opportunity-anyone who knew how to seize the moment could make powerful connections and gain access to invaluable resources, propelling their company to new heights, maybe even vaulting themselves into an entirely new social class.

Both mid-level executives and top brass had been looking forward to this evening's gala for weeks.

Citrine had arranged for her evening gown to be tailored well in advance.

That night, she arrived at the venue with Carlotta Yarbrough by her side. Citrine's goal tonight was simple: make an impression and quietly assess the room for promising business partners.

She wore a chic black cocktail dress, a bespoke necklace draped elegantly around her neck. Her hair was swept up in a graceful chignon, exposing the smooth lines of her face, and her makeup was subtle yet sophisticated-cool, refined, and commanding attention.

The moment she stepped inside, all eyes turned to her.

Business leaders and heirs alike couldn't help but glance her way.

"Which family's heiress is that? I've never seen her before, but she's stunning."

"No idea. Maybe the daughter of a small business owner?"

"She looks so poised, but honestly, she seems awfully young. If her family's already bringing her to events like this, she must be seriously doted on."

Carlotta to a quiet lounge area where they could sit for a

settled in when someone called out

"Citrine."

of the reserve faded from Citrine's eyes as she turned, puzzled, in

approaching, a flicker

are

herself as chairwoman of CICI Group, he'd never buy it. So Citrine paused, then

had invited her to yesterday, the one she'd declined? She bit her lip, then asked, "The dinner you mentioned

Raymond nodded.

With only one invite for an heir allowed, she was naturally his first choice for

crossed Citrine's face. "I'm sorry. I didn't realize this was

ask who she'd come with, but noticing Carlotta at her side, he guessed the answer and

offered, "Citrine, I've gotten to know quite a few gentlemen in

momentarily surprised but making no

words, and then followed Raymond

time in Crestwood, Raymond had built an impressive network, and most of them

led Citrine

whenever they ran into someone he knew. "This is my daughter,

look out for her