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.

"Come interview at CICI

hesitated, then asked, "President Carmichael, what about

a little. “If you pass the interview, you'll be working for me. I'll take

of course, you have to actually

President Carmichael." Carney's eyes shone. He

ways with Carney, Citrine headed toward the parking lot-only

"Citrine."

was standing

puzzled. "What are you doing here? Did you come to the party

He nodded. "Yeah."

he was, following right behind Citrine narrowed her

said, "I heard.

I'm wealthy and powerful-people wanting my

heard that guy ask Citrine to

pain lingered. "It's normal... but he's not good enough for

Sebastian could see, that guy had

"If he's not good enough, then who

was silent for a long moment before shaking his head. "No