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.

had to stifle his

that night at the party-how she'd claimed not to know him, then slipped away

on me think of it as a treat from your big brother. You can go

she hadn't made the connection she

a warmth about him that made people feel at ease. Citrine found herself

been staring at

have a really nice smile,"

paused, momentarily

had ever told him

here?" Citrine glanced around, searching in vain before

immediately reached under the counter and handed her what she

string of numbers

Don't forget to add me later, so

the note with a helpless

reminded him again, "Remember, you have

closed behind her and her figure vanished from sight, Sebastian

his hand,

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