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."

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

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

for

business trip. I'll get you into her

spoke, an oily, lascivious grin spread across his

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

he couldn't bring himself

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

her room, Citrine freshened up, then headed

she noticed a man on

pink, the blush spreading from his neck up to

ears.

looked up and

was the same young

are you doing here?" she asked, eyebrows