The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 755

Hilda was in a remarkably good mood today. The weekly meeting, which usually dragged on for an hour, was wrapped up in just thirty minutes.

Even more surprising, Hilda was unusually agreeable. When a department manager presented a disastrous marketing proposal-something that would've made her explode on any other day-she simply kept her cool and, in a gentle tone, asked them to revise it.

Anyone who knew Hilda's reputation at work would have been floored. She was known for her zero-tolerance policy toward incompetence; if anyone dared submit a sloppy proposal, she'd publicly eviscerate them until they left the conference room in tears.

So when everyone on the video call noticed their boss's sudden kindness, it didn't take long to connect the dots.

President Saunders' uncharacteristic patience could only mean one thing-her daughter was around.

The team couldn't help but breathe a collective sigh of relief. If President Saunders' daughter hadn't been present, today's meeting would probably have been a nightmare.

After finishing up her work, Hilda showered and got ready for bed.

spotted Citrine perched on her

notice her at first. Only when Hilda

you done with

out to ruffle

you wanting to sleep with me tonight?"

lifted the covers, patting the empty space beside

Hilda settled in next

at her with quiet seriousness. "I just realized-I've never actually slept with you before, not even

words caught Hilda off guard. For a moment, a flash of pain darkened her

was true. While other children grew up cradled in their mothers' love, her own daughter had

expression, Citrine reached over and took

I was little," Citrine began softly, "I'd watch Sawyer and Aline dote on Jeanette Iverson, loving her without

What did she look like? Did she