HappyNovelChapter 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.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFor 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.
So when he got her call today, he was almost giddy.
Sebastian hadn't told Citrine that, after they'd set the meeting the'd cto this restaurant in the morning and waited from eight until their two o'clock appointment, just to be certain he wouldn't miss her.
Once they settled in and placed their orders, the conversation turned casual.
"Citrine, I'm sorry. I was unconscious for a while and only just found out what happened to you," Sebastian said his voice heavy with guilt, as if he'd committed sterrible crime.
Citrine chuckled. "Sebastian, it's not like you're the one who caused my accident.
If anyone should feel guilty, it's the people who actually did something wrong." Sebastian pressed his lips together, saying nothing.
How could he ever admit that it pained him deeply not to be by her side when her life was in danger? That he'd been powerless, unable to even see her, left him utterly helpless.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSensing this, Citrine wisely let the matter drop.
They chatted for a while longer. After a comfortable pause, Sebastian finally asked, "So, what did you want to talk about today?" Citrine hesitated before answering. "I want to offer you the position of CEO at our company." Sebastian was mid-sip when she said it and nearly choked on his water.
Citrine looked him straight in the eye. "You can nyour salary."
"I... Can I ask why you wantfor the job?" Sebastian was clearly m baffled. Citririe field 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 Into determined to build CIC Group into the largest business empire, unrivaled in Crestwood.
Of course, two tigers can't rule the smountain. Stellaris Group was Owas likely to becher biggest competitor, so she needed to get à 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.
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