The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 683

The sudden appointment of a new CEO threw CICI Group into chaos. Across departments, employees bristled at Sebastian’s orders, refusing to carry them out.

“Why should we change our entire marketing strategy just because he says so?” one department head protested in the boardroom.

“That plan took the whole team days of meetings and late nights to finalize. How can he just decide to scrap it on a whim?”

“I’m not happy about this, Chairwoman,” another chimed in, his voice tight with frustration.

“What’s he got to show for himself anyway? For all we know, he’s just another armchair strategist with no real experience.”

Grumbles and complaints filled the room, every word laced with open dissatisfaction toward Sebastian.

Citrine sat quietly, lips pressed together, waiting for the uproar to die down. Only then did she speak, her voice calm and deliberate. She tapped her fingers on the polished table, her head cocked thoughtfully toward the main dissenters.

“So, what you’re saying is you don’t think Sebastian is up to the job?” she asked, her tone almost playful.

A nervous laugh rippled from one of the managers. “Chairwoman, isn’t it obvious?”

Citrine’s expression changed in a flash, a slow smile curving her lips. “Then perhaps it’s time I shared Sebastian’s résumé with you all,” she said, her voice steady.

“He graduated from Crestwood University—double master’s degrees in Electronic Engineering and Business Administration. While still a student, he developed the U-chip, and after graduation, he founded SC Group from scratch. I’m sure you’re all aware of SC Group’s current standing in Crestwood.”

Her words hung in the air. The entire room froze.

“Wait, Chairwoman, are you saying he’s the CEO of SC Group?” someone blurted out, eyes wide.

“SC Group’s expansion in Crestwood has been unstoppable lately—it’s like watching the early days of CICI Group all over again. Is Sebastian really their CEO?”

The boardroom buzzed with shock and disbelief.

“Seriously, how did our Chairwoman manage to convince the CEO of SC Group to come and run our company?”

“I know! Only she could pull off something like that. I wouldn’t even dare dream of it.”

“And think about it—he’s just left his own company to work here. Are CEOs competing to see who can work the hardest now?”

“No kidding. I heard SC Group is about to go public. Why would he leave at such a crucial time to join us as CEO?”

None of them realized that Sebastian was sitting just a few seats away, every word of their conversation reaching his ears.

He listened to their chatter with a wry amusement, far from annoyed—in fact, he seemed to enjoy the whole thing.