NovelUSAChapter 306 "Your dad bought you a huge new condo in Verona Heights, right by campus. It's all set up-fully furnished, stocked with everything you could possibly need, and the latest seasonal clothes are already in the closet. I've also arranged for our housekeeper to cby and cook for you. Here are the keys." "Oh, and you can drive any of the cars in the garage. The keys are in the top drawer of your bedroom dresser." Citrine took the keys, momentarily at a loss for words. She glanced at Raymond, and said sincerely, "Thank you." "Thank me? I'm your father, that's what I'm here for." Raymond just shook his head, half amused, half exasperated.
They chatted a bit longer before finally saying their goodbyes.
It was still afternoon when Citrine returned to her dorm. No sooner had she walked in than Ingrid and the others practically tackled her in a group hug.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThey'd only been apart for a day, but it seemed like her friends had a million things to say.
"Citrine, you're finally back! We missed you so much." Ingrid clung to Citrine's arm, complaining about the "inhumane treatment" they'd suffered in her absence. "You have no idea what we went through with you gone." "This Sergeant Hastings is a monster. He made us crawl through the mud like we were in boot camp. You should've seen the state we were in by the twe got back." Citrine let them pull her this way and that, patiently listening to their stories.
Once they'd finished venting, she pulled out several brand-new, still-sealed tablets and set them on the table. "These are for you guys. Thanks for takingto the hospital." The others stared at the boxes in shock.
Ingrid's eyes went wide, as if she'd just seen a ghost. "Wait... isn't this the latest 'Stellar' tablet from CICI Group-the Havencrest tech company?" "And... these are pre-release models! How did you even get them?" Jane and Lisa stared at Citrine, equally stunned.
CICI Group was the rising star of Havencrest, a household nby now. Their electronics, medical equipment, and pharmaceuticals had taken the national market by storm.
Even in Crestwood, everyone had heard of them.
According to recent reports, CICI's Stellar series had topped national sales charts for phones, tablets, and computers this year.
Given their quality, it was no surprise CICI's products didn't ccheap.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEspecially these pre-release models-they started at over a thousand dollars each.
Citrine noticed her friends staring and just smiled. "I have sconnections at CICI Group. Someone from the company gave them to me." Ingrid blinked. "CICI Group? CICI? Citrine..." She suddenly grinned. "Wait a second-don't tellyou're the secret CEO behind CICI Group?" Of course, Ingrid was only joking.
But Citrine nodded, completely serious. "That's right." "Citrine, you're funnier than I thought," Jane laughed, rolling her eyes. None of them took her words seriously.
Sure, "CICI" and "Citrine" used the sletters, but nobody would m connect a Fortune 500 company to an eighteen-year-old freshman. It was just too ridiculous.
Citrine only smiled and didn't bother to explain. "Just take them. It's really nothing for me."
After a few days together, her friends already knew Citrine's background was anything but ordinary, so they didn't protest too much.
Ingrid was the first to snatch up a tablet. "You got it, my rish bestie. I'd happily be your loyal sidekick forever." Jane grinned. "Shere. We'll work ourselves to the bone for you, Citrine." That last line was so out of character for Jane that Citrine couldn't help but burst out laughing.
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