The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 178

"Are you planning to just wait for the Iversons to come and beg you?" Patten wondered silently.

Citrine shook her head, lifting her gaze with a hint of disdain. "The Iversons had their chance, but they chose to throw it away. Since that's the case, I'll just have to find another way to get what I want."

Her eyes grew cold as she thought of Holbrook. "As for Holbrook… if he dies, so be it."

She'd already given them an opportunity. If the Iversons didn't want it, there was nothing more she could do.

Patten listened and understood—Citrine wouldn't step in again.

He silently cursed the Iversons for being complete idiots. They didn't even know how to value the opportunity right in front of them.

They should've been grateful that the chairwoman herself was willing to help. Who would've thought this bunch of fools would doubt her medical expertise?

Bunch of morons. They'd regret this sooner or later.

Holbrook's poisoning was severe, but if Citrine stepped in, he could have easily lived another decade or more.

But they chose not to believe her. Absolutely clueless.

In the days that followed, CICI Group teamed up with several other companies to put the squeeze on the Iverson Group. At the same time, on the very day the Iverson Group held a launch event to promote their latest medical device, CICI Group hosted their own event, rolling out a cutting-edge smart medical device co-developed with Kane.

The two giants openly went head-to-head, sparking a huge stir throughout Havencrest.

CICI Group crushed the Iverson Group without breaking a sweat. Both products launched the same day, but CICI's smart device—with Kane's name attached—became an overnight sensation, selling out worldwide. Meanwhile, the Iverson Group's latest conventional device barely drew a second glance.