The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 729

"Oh my god, that's so sweet. I just want to fall in love already."

"Does anyone actually know what's really going on between the Chairman and Mr. Vesper? Are they dating or not?"

The chattering only stopped when the two of them walked over.

"President Carmichael, Mr. Vesper, you made it!"

It was clear the company's younger staff had gone all out for the beach day: the women lounged in bikinis, the guys wore nothing but swim trunks, their bare chests catching the sun.

But Citrine and Sebastian were in a league of their own. She had a beach wrap draped over her shoulders, and he wore a simple t-shirt, the two of them standing out all the more as a pair.

Of course, no one dared say that aloud-those thoughts stayed firmly in everyone's heads.

Someone piped up, "Mr. Vesper, why don't you come surfing with us?"

Sebastian shot Citrine a quick, unreadable look, then nodded. "Sure, I'm in.”

The group made their way down to the sand. Citrine shrugged off her wrap as soon as they reached the shore.

She revealed a pale blue bikini that made her skin look even more luminous. All eyes immediately landed on her.

"She's so fair-skinned..."

"Look at that waist. I mean, how is that even possible?"

legs-so long and slim.

"Her back's so delicate..."

god, she's gorgeous. I think I'm in

...

the women who stole glances; more than a few of the

to notice, but Sebastian-standing a little apart-took in every detail, his

more than to wrap

of course, he couldn't do a thing about

Carmichael, should we book a lesson

came from pretty average backgrounds. Surfing wasn't exactly a regular pastime, so almost everyone needed an

waved it off. "No need.

the group drifted off, leaving only Citrine and Sebastian

glanced at him, puzzled. "You're

replied, "No,

to surf on his own,

as Sebastian

seriousness. "Will you

know how?" Citrine

Sebastian shook his head.

for a moment, and just as Sebastian wondered if she'd turn à down, she walked over to the staff

him the vest. "Put

and slipped it over