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?"

slim. Not

"Her back's so delicate..."

my god, she's gorgeous. I think

...

than a few of the guys couldn't keep their

little apart-took

that moment, he wanted nothing more than to wrap her up, to shield her

he couldn't do a

Citrine, "President Carmichael, should we book

Surfing wasn't exactly a regular pastime, so

waved it off. "No need. I'm

off, leaving only Citrine

at him,

replied, "No,

he just wanted to surf on

and as Sebastian hefted

uncharacteristic seriousness. "Will you teach

how?" Citrine stared at

Sebastian shook his head.

and just as Sebastian wondered if she'd turn à down,

him the vest. "Put

slipped it over his