The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 558

Citrine's answer was crisp and clear.

The moment Raymond heard her, he believed her without a second thought.

After all, the way she declared she had no interest in romance was so blunt-it was obvious she hadn't developed any feelings yet.

Looks like that kid doesn't stand a chance.

Thinking of the way Sebastian looked at his daughter, Raymond let out a cold, dismissive laugh.

But when he turned to Citrine, his eyes softened in a way that was almost comically gentle. "Anyway, if you ever do start dating, promise you'll tell me first. I need to make sure he's good enough for you."

Citrine didn't see herself falling in love anytime soon, but when she met Raymond's earnest gaze, she nodded and gave him her word.

After New Year's, winter in Crestwood grew sharper and colder.

families vanished one after the other. Almost simultaneously, both

they had to quit Blood Rain. No matter how many questions she asked, she couldn't get a straight answer out

had that she

their departure spread

Mirage Cay couldn't get to her directly, they were targeting Blood Rain's

only

recent years,

In

had only gotten worse. Alt of Crestwood-and even people abroad had come to understand just how terrifying the organization was. With two heirs already taken, fear spread like wildfire through Blood Rain. Everyone worried their family would be

mess: CEOs, directors, and owners all panicking, most of them lining up to announce their withdrawal from

only have one son. If Mirage Cay gets their hands on him, my wife would never

have aging parents and young kids to care for. Our company is small, we have no powerful connections. For us, staying alive is the only thing that matters. I'm sorry, but I have to put my family first and leave

Carmichael, please—if you ever valued the loyalty we showed you at the

Carmichael, maybe you don't realize how terrifying Mirage Cay really is, but every single person in this group does.