The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 545

The woman's eyes sparkled with gratitude. "You're the only one who's ever stood up for me in front of everyone."

Ever since The Franklin Group became The Dixon Group-and since Justin forced her into divorce her old friends and relatives had all cut ties, flocking instead to Justin, the villain of the story.

That was when she saw people for what they truly were: cold, self-serving, driven only by gain.

But President Carmichael was different. She still had a heart.

Citrine's reply was cool and measured. "I didn't do it for you."

"I know," Natalia said softly. "But thank you, anyway."

Citrine could only shake her head, exasperated.

Then, Natalia's expression shifted, growing suddenly serious. "President Carmichael, I was in the room just behind you. I heard everything you said to Justin."

President Carmichael hadn't chosen to side with Justin, even when it would have been profitable.

Natalia hesitated before continuing, "President Carmichael, you're interested in The Dixon Group's microchip technology and their strength as a company. You want them to join Blood Rain, but Justin himself you don't trust him, do you?"

once heir to The Franklin Group. If she couldn't see through people by now, that would have been

right," Citrine admitted without

CICI Group. Within six months, I'll build you the most advanced

with her. "And in return, you want my help taking back

it back, I'll join Blood Rain, and

smirk tugged at Citrine's lips.

all over the internet. Both the Carmichael and Saunders families saw the news, and the moment they

far outweighed any scandal.

at home, Citrine seemed to shed her

with its strings cut, collapsing onto her bed in

on a relentless loop in her mind. She tried not to think

into her

out a

pills into her palm and swallowed them dry. Then she lay back

crawled by. Gradually, the crushing weight in her

last, exhausted, she drifted into

arrived, his face was tight with worry. He went straight

answered quickly, "Miss Citrine went to her room.