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

after the letters arrived, both houses sent representatives to see Citrine, insisting they had to quit Blood Rain. No matter how many questions she asked, she couldn't get a straight answer out of

Citrine ordered Crestwood's detective agency to investigate with everything they had

of their departure spread quickly through

Mirage Cay. Since Mirage Cay couldn't get to her directly, they were targeting Blood Rain's members instead, kidnapping the heirs of the two families as

gossip only grew

years, Mirage

In

human trafficking had only gotten worse. Alt of Crestwood-and even people abroad had come to understand just how terrifying the organization was. With two heirs

CEOs, directors, and owners all

we only have one son. If Mirage Cay gets their hands on

company is small, we have no powerful connections. For us, staying alive is the only thing that matters. I'm sorry, but I have

loyalty we showed you at

Cay really is, but every single person in this group does. Don't