The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 709

With a smug smile, Jeanette said, "If you get down on your knees and beg for forgiveness right now, maybe I'll even put in a good word for you with Mr.

Gorman."

Citrine didn't react, but Carlotta, who had been sitting quietly on the couch, shot to her feet, livid.

She jabbed a finger at Jeanette and snapped, "Who do you think you are? You're nothing but Mr. Gorman's little plaything, acting like you actually matter around here."

Jeanette scoffed. "And you're just Citrine's lapdog, barking at anyone who comes close."

She didn't get to finish. A sharp slap landed squarely across her face.

No one had noticed Citrine stand up, but there she was, calmly flexing her hand

as she spoke in a low, unhurried voice. "Open that mouth again, and I'll make sure you regret it."

Jeanette clapped a hand to her stinging cheek, her expression stunned and disbelieving.

She shrieked at Citrine, "How dare you hit me! I belong to Mr. Gorman now-he'll make you pay for this!"

She was furious.

It might have been different before, but now she was under Mr. Gorman's protection. She'd heard all about his reputation-he was the founder of the G Group overseas, with more companies than she could count and more money than he could ever spend.

and call him.

a woman like that under his wing couldn't be much himself,

to Carlotta.

two of them left the

outside, Carlotta hesitated before asking, "Madam, we're really leaving?

her shoulder at

Carlotta was

"Mr. Gorman

has

good

falls

partner. If the deal

through, so be it."

eyed Citrine, then stammered, "But... what

soft

to close the deal today, I wouldn't trust the G Group. anymore-with Jeanette whispering nonsense in his ear, who knows what trouble she'll stir up. Second, sure, G Group is a great partner for us. But

finished, Carlotta's eyes lit up. "Madam, you really do think

wasn't long after Citrine and Carlotta left that Gorman

found Jeanette sobbing on

frowned. "What's happened? Who

just kept crying, unable