The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 24

In no time, the proctor entered the classroom, and the entire room fell silent.

Citrine's memories from her past life flickered to life the moment she picked up the exam paper. She'd already studied these high school subjects abroad, so the questions were almost laughably easy. One glance was all it took for her to know the answers-she didn't even need to jot anything down on scrap paper.

Back then, any time she showed even a hint of talent, Aline and Jeanette would find new ways to make her life miserable. She'd done nothing wrong, yet somehow always ended up being scolded by everyone, singled out as the problem.

That was why, in the Iverson family, she'd had no choice but to play the part of the useless, good-for-nothing daughter.

But now? That wasn't an option anymore.

Would Jeanette really be able to keep her cool this time?

Citrine was more than a little eager to see the look on Jeanette's face after the exam results came out.

The next morning, with all the tests finally over, the students returned to their classrooms.

Amelia was practically bouncing with excitement. She flung her arms around Citrine. "Citrine, I absolutely adore you! I'm pretty sure I won't have to drop out this time."

like torture to Amelia. In the

do?" Once

Citrine replied, a small, confident smile tugging at

We'll get to stay classmates." Amelia's delight was genuine. Neither of them noticed the unfriendly gaze fixed on them from across the room. That afternoon, after the final

slid into the car with

you

up?" Raymond shot

didn't say that," Citrine replied

the slight upward curve of her lips

trying to seem casual, but couldn't help smiling. This kid was stubborn and proud, no doubt

guessing exams went well?" The words

months, the kid had always ranked at the bottom of her class. Not exactly

her chin tilted defiantly. "I'm taking first place this

that's great," Raymond managed, a little stunned, but

than enough money to hire tutors if she ever wanted to go to college-or

After dinner.