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.

go ahead and call him. I'd love to

be much himself,

to Carlotta. "Let's

left the Gorman

outside, Carlotta hesitated before asking, "Madam, we're

her shoulder at her.

was caught off

tone was cold. "Mr. Gorman eye

has

good

falls

partner. If the deal

through, so be it."

then stammered, "But...

out a soft laugh.

went 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, sure, G Group is a great partner for us. But for them, we're the best partner they could have. Frankly, they

up.

and Carlotta left that Gorman

on the living room

"What's happened? Who

crying,

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