The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 490

Yeah, he's always been on a downward spiral-by choice.

Citrine didn't bother to respond. She simply walked away, leaving him standing there.

Carney stood in silence for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up. He hurried after her.

"President Carmichael, please—I'm begging you, let me help you. I'll do anything you ask."

He'd finally made up his mind. Rather than keep wallowing in self-pity, he might as well put himself to work for her.

Citrine narrowed her eyes this time, but instead of brushing him off, she asked, "And what exactly can you do for me?"

Carney straightened his back. "I majored in artificial intelligence at university. I've even filed my own patent. I have the skills to do a lot for you."

He dove into a list of his college projects and professional achievements, rattling off every accomplishment he could think of.

Neo-Era University of Technology was the best school for Al in Crestwood- second only to Crestwood University itself. Carney had really learned a lot there.

Citrine listened to his credentials one by one, quietly impressed. He was clearly talented.

gave a small nod. "Come interview

hesitated, then asked, "President Carmichael, what about my

“If you pass the interview, you'll be working

of course,

Carney's eyes shone. He never imagined things could be resolved this

Carney, Citrine headed toward the parking lot-only for someone to call out

"Citrine."

Sebastian was standing there,

you doing here? Did

He nodded. "Yeah."

here he was, following right behind Citrine narrowed her eyes at him. Did you overhear

face was calm as he said, "I heard. That guy asked

out a laugh, teasing, "Why? I'm wealthy and powerful-people wanting my help shouldn't

he heard that guy ask Citrine to take care of him, he honestly panicked. He was scared she might actually say

to nod, though the pain lingered. "It's normal... but he's not good enough for

far as Sebastian could see, that guy had nothing going for

eyebrow. "If he's not good enough, then who

silent for a long moment