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."

tough she acts, she can't resist a little temptation. He doubted her

knew, she'd been with more men than he'd ever

a face like Carney's? He didn't believe for a second Carney would shrug off an opportunity

Carmichael has a business trip.

he spoke, an oily, lascivious grin spread across

stomach churned in disgust, but the thought of his family's crushing debt —and his parents, held hostage by

He forced out, "Understood."

his parents had changed. His father spent his days chasing reckless investments, while his mother gambled away everything they had. They were bottomless pits, and this time, they'd borrowed from people tied to the Fuller Group itself. If he didn't pay back the loan, Danny Fuller would

he couldn't

gala hosted by one of the city's old families, Bored out of her mind halfway through, she decided to slip away, intending to change out of her

freshened up, then headed

her dress when she noticed a man on the

man's skin was flushed pink, the blush spreading from his neck up to

ears.

looked up and said softly,

same young man

doing here?" she asked,