The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 467

When Monica appeared at the door, Hilda's expression soured. Her tone was clipped, impatient. "If you have something to say, spit it out and go."

Monica offered a bright, ingratiating smile and nodded toward the stairs. "Auntie, Citrine's upstairs, isn't she?"

She hesitated, then ventured, "Do you think... maybe I could move in with you?" With her aunt living so close to Citrine, Monica was desperate for a chance to get closer to her little sister. Growing up as the only girl in the family, she'd always dreamed of having a sister; now, just imagining Citrine calling her 'big sis' made her heart swell with happiness.

So that's her game, Hilda thought, letting out a cold snort. "Don't even think about it," she shot back without hesitation.

Her own daughter still hadn't come around to accepting her. Everyone else would have to get in line.

But Monica was persistent. "Auntie, please..."

Hilda's lips curved in a sly smile. "There's a project in Kenya. If you're interested

Monica caught on instantly, her face draining of color. She forced a laugh, quickly cutting Hilda off. "Auntie, I was just kidding! Really, I'll get going now. Right now." That was close-she'd nearly been shipped off to Africa.

Hilda just smiled faintly. "Go on, then."

no time making her exit, relief washing over her as she

had happened at the Opulence Ball in Crestwood's high society. Citrine

at CICI Group as a representative of C. Corp. Officially, it was to discuss a potential partnership in pharmaceutical cosmetics, but in reality, she was just hoping to

wouldn't help her, she'd have to create her

at the office that day. When Carlotta informed her that someone from C. Corp had arrived, Citrine

moment Monica saw her sister, her eyes lit

coolly, her tone

hear you'd like to discuss a business proposal. Please, have

mind the formality. She settled onto the sofa, all smiles. "I heard from some friends that at the Opulence Ball,

vel

think C. Corp

time, Citrine had chosen

green

Citrine smiled. "Of course."

all the tangled history between her and the Saunders. She'd worried those ties might complicate things. That's why