Chapter 446

Monica stared at the scene, utterly stunned. That's the kind of ruthless resolve you'd expect from a CEO-able to conquer even the fear that's haunted her for decades.

She was sure of it now: her formidable aunt was absolutely wrapped around her daughter's little finger.

It wasn't until several days later that Jeanette's family learned the truth: Citrine was the chairwoman of CICI Group. The news left them all ashen-faced.

Jeanette was seething with envy.

Dick and Aline sat across from each other in the living room, the tension in the air almost tangible.

Aline's face was pale, her anxiety barely contained. "Dick, do you think she's going to come after us?"

Dick took a drag from his cigarette, his voice dark and venomous. "If I'd known that brat would turn out this capable, I should've finished her off back then."

"I sent her away to Mirage Cay, figured it was a one-way ticket. I thought I'd covered all the bases-who would've guessed she'd survive and come back?"

Aline bit her lip in regret. If only she'd had the nerve to get rid of that wretch for good, they wouldn't be living in constant fear now.

sense of impending doom. She turned to Dick, her voice certain and low. "She's going to get her revenge.

who'd pushed Sawyer to send

everything they'd

just a powerless orphan with only the Carmichael family at her back-hardly a threat. But now she was the head of CICI Group, one of Crestwood's most powerful elites. Sooner or later, she'd

that girl could hold a grudge like no

innocent act she puts on. She's ruthless under that harmless face, and she's

soft. She'll never

of CICI Group now, don't forget-Dad stiff has the Glenwood family behind him. No matter how big CICKGroup is Glenwood's

in his eyes.

a little, some color returning to

low and cold.

to get rid of her for

Aline turned

just gave a thin, cruel smile and

later, Citrine was at school when her phone

happened

was in the cafeteria, halfway through lunch. Her brow furrowed, but she kept her voice calm. "What

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