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 at CICI Group

disbelief. He hesitated, then asked, "President Carmichael, what about my

a little. “If you pass the interview, you'll be working

"But of course, you have to actually

you, President Carmichael." Carney's eyes shone. He never imagined things could be resolved this

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

"Citrine."

Sebastian was standing there,

doing here? Did you come to the

He nodded. "Yeah."

felt off. She had just left, and now here he was, following right behind Citrine narrowed

said,

wealthy and powerful-people wanting my

been just behind the two of them, and the moment he heard that guy ask Citrine to take care of

himself to nod, though the pain lingered. "It's

that guy had

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

long moment before shaking