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.

around this time that the heirs of the city's two most powerful families vanished one after the

letters arrived, both houses sent representatives to see Citrine, insisting they had to quit Blood Rain. No matter how many questions she

Crestwood's detective agency to investigate with everything they had that she finally learned the truth: both families had been threatened by Mirage

departure spread quickly through

someone from Mirage Cay. Since Mirage Cay couldn't get to her directly, they

only grew

years, Mirage

In

abroad had come to understand just how terrifying

and owners all panicking, most of

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

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 Blood Rain,

you ever valued the loyalty we showed you at the start,

don't realize how terrifying Mirage Cay really is, but