The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 35

Chapter 36

Laird and Jeanette were visibly shaken, fear etched across their faces.

"Let go of him, right now." Laird hurried over and pulled Citrine's foot off Clifford's chest. This time, Citrine didn't resist; she simply allowed him to move her foot aside.

"Clifford, are you alright?" Laird helped Clifford to his feet, his expression stony as he shot a cold glare at Citrine. "Have you lost your mind? He's your brother." Citrine cast a look of utter disdain at Clifford, clicking her tongue in annoyance.

"Say whatever you want about me, but spare me the melodrama."

Clifford, still clutching his aching chest where she'd stepped on him, couldn't help but cough at her words.

Laird's face darkened. In that moment, he realized just how much Citrine had changed.

Seeing their reactions, Citrine felt a surge of satisfaction.

If only Jeanette would keep her mouth shut, she thought, she'd be even happier.

But of course, Jeanette piped up, her voice trembling with wounded innocence. "Sis, how could you hurt your own brother?"

upset, as if she was only standing

help but marvel-Jeanette truly wasn't afraid of getting slapped,

reply when Laird suddenly stepped protectively in front of Jeanette,

you owe Jeanette

gaze flitting

sarcasm.

the charge this

two over the years; Jeanette's tricks were old news

a derisive snort, raising his voice as if he wanted

on your exams and stole Jeanette's top spot. Don't you think you owe

across the room, drawing the attention of every student in

truth, Citrine had just scored first in the entire year, and plenty of classmates were jealous. The rumor mill had been churning-people whispered she must

out loud, several students eagerly

gave a cold, bitter laugh, suddenly understanding

all the drama is about-my exam results. Jeanette, you really

only ever convince these other fools to fight

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