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.

an eyebrow, her voice icy. "Then go ahead and call him. I'd love to see what he plans

man who'd take a woman like that under his wing couldn't be much himself, she thought, and her opinion of Mr. Gorman plummeted on

to Carlotta.

of them left the

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

glanced over her shoulder at

Carlotta was caught

"Mr. Gorman eye for people. He's not

has

good

falls

partner. If the deal

through, so be it."

Citrine, then stammered, "But... what about the billion-dollar

let out a soft laugh.

on, her tone matter-of-fact. "Here's what realized. First, even if we managed 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,

eyes lit up. "Madam, you really do think

and Carlotta

Jeanette sobbing on

happened?

crying,