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."

pursue the matter, Monica wasted no time making her exit, relief

at the Opulence Ball in Crestwood's high society. Citrine had not only revealed her true identity, but also announced several new business partnerships-none

C. Corp. Officially, it was to discuss a potential partnership in pharmaceutical cosmetics, but in reality, she was just hoping to see her

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

that someone from C. Corp

her sister,

Saunders," Citrine replied coolly, her tone still tinged with

"I hear you'd like

"I heard from some friends that at the Opulence Ball, you signed contracts with a number

vel

think C. Corp might have the honor of working with

Citrine had chosen so many companies-her

green with envy ever since she heard the

Citrine smiled. "Of course."

hesitated before, not because they weren't worthy, but because of all the tangled history between her and the Saunders.