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.

most powerful families vanished one after the other. Almost simultaneously, both families received letters

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

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

departure spread quickly through

Since Mirage Cay couldn't get to her directly, they were targeting

gossip only

recent years,

In

for violence and 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 already taken, fear spread like wildfire through Blood Rain. Everyone worried their family would be

afternoon, the Blood Rain corporate group chat was a mess: CEOs, directors, and owners all panicking, most of them

Carmichael, we only have one son. If Mirage Cay gets

staying alive is the only thing that matters. I'm sorry, but I have

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

realize how terrifying Mirage Cay really is, but every single person in this group does. Don't blame us-we have no