The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 168

Sawyer looked dazed, his eyes distant as he spoke slowly, "Citrine won't help us. Whether we live or die, she couldn't care less."

He'd always thought Citrine was just sulking, but after what happened earlier, Sawyer finally realized this was no childish tantrum. Citrine truly wanted nothing more to do with the Iverson family. She didn't even care if any of them survived.

At the grand opening celebration, aside from the director of Viridis Medical Institute, no one drew more attention than Citrine herself.

That day, she was the undeniable star of the show.

Wherever Citrine went, the director personally accompanied her—already unusual enough—but what shocked everyone was that Citrine was seated in the director's place of honor at the ceremony. Nobody knew what had convinced the director to agree to it.

Rumors swirled: some guessed Citrine was someone important, others whispered she might be the director's daughter. Speculation was endless.

All through the event, Carlotta stuck faithfully by Citrine's side and naturally became a focus of the crowd herself.

Outwardly, Carlotta kept her composure, but inside her heart was pounding wildly.

This event gathered the titans of the medical world. If she could just connect with a few of them, her brother's illness might not be so hopeless. The thought crossed her mind, but she never acted on it.

Carlotta didn't want to cause Citrine any trouble. In a place like this, even a small misstep could have big consequences for Citrine.

Besides, it was clear to her that Citrine and the director shared an unusually close relationship. Instead of playing games, Carlotta decided it was better to be straightforward.

Her boss was kinder than anyone she'd ever known.

After the ceremony, Dr. Patten offered to give Citrine a ride home, but she politely declined.