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

right," Citrine admitted

breath. "Let me join CICI Group. Within six months, I'll build you the

with her. "And in return, you want my

gaze was steady. "Once I have it back, I'll join Blood Rain, and after that, our

tugged at Citrine's lips.

Carmichael and Saunders families saw the news, and the moment they did, they each pulled strings to have

any

shed her public mask. She moved like

its strings cut, collapsing

of Dick played on a relentless loop in her mind. She

into

a

a few pills into her palm and swallowed them dry.

minutes crawled by. Gradually, the crushing weight in her chest began

she drifted into

Raymond arrived, his face was tight with worry. He went straight to the housekeeper. "Where's Citrine? Is she

tension in his face and answered quickly, "Miss Citrine went to her room.