The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 670

This time, Theo didn’t follow her.

He stood there, frozen in place for a long while before finally wandering off, looking utterly lost.

That afternoon, Citrine arranged to meet Sebastian Vesper—a friend she hadn’t seen in ages.

She’d mulled over this meeting for weeks, so today, she was determined to go through with it.

When she reached the restaurant, Citrine glanced at her watch. She was already about ten minutes late.

Silently, she cursed Theo for making her late, drew a steadying breath, and headed into the private dining room she’d reserved.

Sebastian was already inside, waiting.

He wore a crisp black dress shirt and tailored black slacks, the outfit emphasizing his broad shoulders and slim waist. The whole look radiated a cool, commanding confidence.

For a moment, Citrine felt almost disoriented, unsure which side of Sebastian she was about to encounter.

That uncertainty faded when he stood up, greeting her with a gentle, affectionate smile.

He looked genuinely happy to see her, his voice tinged with excitement. “Citrine, you’re here!”

Good—it was the softer side of him today.

Citrine smiled in relief and took the seat beside him. “Sorry I’m late. A dog blocked my way and wouldn’t stop barking, no matter what I did. That’s why I’m late.”

“It’s alright. I’m just relieved you’re okay,” Sebastian replied quickly.

He couldn’t put into words how happy he was to get her call.

Not long ago, he’d fallen into a strange, deep sleep. When he finally woke, he’d heard the shocking news: Citrine Carmichael—the Carmichael family’s eldest daughter—had died.

He refused to believe it. Several times, he’d tried to visit her at Crestwood Medical Research Center, only to be turned away at the entrance.

Not being able to see her had nearly driven him mad with worry.

A few days later, he finally saw online that her condition had stabilized. Only then did he allow himself the slightest bit of relief.

Sebastian was mid-sip when she said it and nearly choked on his water.

Citrine looked him straight in the eye. “You can name your salary.”

“I… Can I ask why you want me for the job?” Sebastian was clearly baffled.

Citrine held his gaze for a long moment.

Why hire him? The answer was simple: as chairwoman of Stellaris Group, she knew talent when she saw it.

But more than that, she was determined to build CICI Group into the largest business empire, unrivaled in Crestwood.

Of course, two tigers can’t rule the same mountain. Stellaris Group was likely to become her biggest competitor, so she needed to get a head start—learn the inner workings of Stellaris, understand the chairman’s methods and habits, and anticipate their moves.

Know your enemy, and you’ll never lose.

Besides, someone as capable as Sebastian on her team could only benefit the company.