The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 487

Inside the lounge.

Danny Fuller gazed coldly at Carney, a hard glint flickering in his eyes.

"You know how things are, Carney. The Fuller Group's business has been slipping lately. If we can't win over President Carmichael..."

He paused, his voice suddenly turning sharp and menacing. "I'll have no choice but to send someone to break your parents' legs."

Carney froze, his face draining of color.

No sooner had Danny uttered the threat than he put on his usual mask of fake benevolence, flashing a thin smile at Carney. "You've got a good-looking face, Carney. You should learn how to use it."

"You know what I mean, right?" He gave Carney's shoulder two patronizing pats.

"But President Carmichael turned me down today." Carney's hands curled into fists, his voice trembling.

Danny snorted, his tone smug and certain. "You're shy, that's all. With so many people around, anyone would feel embarrassed."

contempt. No matter how tough she acts, she can't resist a little temptation. He doubted her personal life was as squeaky clean as

knew, she'd been with

with a face like Carney's? He didn't believe for a second Carney would shrug

Carmichael has a business trip. I'll get you into her suite, Carney. That's your chance-make her

an oily, lascivious grin spread across

disgust, but the thought of his family's crushing debt —and his

He forced out, "Understood."

changed. His father spent his days chasing reckless investments, while his mother gambled away everything they had. They were bottomless pits, and

he couldn't bring himself to abandon

out of her mind halfway through, she decided to slip away, intending to change out of

up, then headed back into

unzipping her dress when she noticed a man on the bed, lounging in a white bathrobe. Citrine

the blush spreading

ears.

and

the same young man who'd toasted her at

she asked, eyebrows raised in mild