The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 59

Chapter 60

He looked so thin and frail-who would have guessed he'd have the guts to stand up to Theo?

Sebastian couldn't help but let a faint smile tug at his lips, amused by the whole thing.

He'd never imagined there'd come a day when he'd be rescued by a kid.

To make it onto the guest list for an event of that caliber, this kid was definitely no ordinary child. She had to come from a wealthy, well-connected family.

In Sebastian's experience, the sons and daughters of high society were always arrogant and entitled, rarely seeing anyone as their equal.

But Citrine was different-she was the first young lady he'd met who was genuinely sweet.

"Did you come out without any money?" Sebastian asked, his tone relaxed and unhurried.

"Yeah," Citrine replied, her cheeks flushing with worry. She turned her pockets inside out, holding them up as proof. "See? Nothing. I'm telling you the truth, I didn't bring any money. I swear I'm not lying."

Citrine promised herself that this was, by far, the most convincing performance she'd ever given-past or present life included.

to stifle his

claimed not to know him, then slipped away

shoulders started shaking with silent laughter. "No need for an IOU. This meal's on me think of it as a treat from

made the connection she wanted

about him that made people feel

she'd been staring at

a really nice

momentarily

had ever

here?" Citrine glanced around, searching in vain before turning to

them for, but he immediately reached under the counter and handed

quickly scribbled a string of numbers before passing the paper

forget to add me later, so I can pay you

the note with a

reminded him again, "Remember, you have to

from

his hand, then tossed

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