After her rebirth by Cici

Chapter 69

Chapter 69

Katniss, driven by sheer survival instinct, whipped out her phone and dialed a number from her contacts.

Desmond was the first name on her speed dial.

The phone buzzed, and Desmond paused, seeing Katniss's name flash on the screen.

Just as he was about to pick up, Lucas turned around and asked why he was lagging behind.

"Katniss is calling," Desmond said, showing Lucas the screen.

Lucas squinted at the name, "So, she's finally caving in and calling for mercy? Wasn't she all tough, wanting to ditch the Manners family, and now she's back to bugging you?" Desmond might've agreed with Lucas before.

But after their last rough conversation, Desmond wasn't so sure.

Lucas, though, snatched Desmond's phone, hung up, and turned it off.

"If she wants to beg, she better show some real effort. Don't go soft on her!" Lucas patted Desmond's shoulder, "Come on, today's deal is crucial. You've put in so much work, don't let it go to waste."

Lucas added, "Seal this deal, and your grandpa will see you differently. You'll have a say in your marriage with Clara."

Desmond hesitated for a moment, but hearing Clara's name, his expression softened, and he pocketed the phone.

Lucas was right. For his future with Clara, he had to nail this deal.

Katniss's call could wait.

brotherly bond and Lucas's network, Desmond's preparations

news with Clara, Desmond drove to her school to

quickly found his

wearing white, symbolizing purity and cleanliness, like an angel. She ran towards Desmond, "Desmond! I'm here, did you

the passenger seat,

then pulled out a dessert bag from the back seat, filled with her favorite treats, "Slow down, what if you fall? You're already not in the

dessert bag, her eyes lighting up at the

favorite

the time and casually asked, "Did Katniss call you

for Clara, he had tried calling Katniss back, but

"No, you know Katniss doesn't like me much. I try to steer clear of her at school to

her head sadly, looking like she blamed herself. Desmond's heart ached, and he held Clara's small hand. "Clara, that's on her, not you. Let's not

can join

stunned for a moment, then threw herself into Desmond's arms, whispering, "Desmond, there's no rush. I'll wait for you, no matter

scent filling his senses with just a

wore old, faded clothes and smelled like the cheapest

delicate arms wrapped around him, her eyes shyly meeting Desmond's,

girl he had liked for so long was in his arms. Desmond's Adam's apple bobbed, his

met, and his breathing grew

space suddenly felt

panted softly, then boldly wrapped her arms around Desmond's neck, "I like you. I'll

strong arms tightening around

everyone had left, but there was no sign of Katniss. Unable to hold back, she asked someone if they had seen Katniss, only to be told she hadn't come to class at all. Juniper's

phone. Could

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