The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 81

Citrine watched Sebastian intently, her gaze fixed on every move he made at the claw machine.

If she was counting right, this was already his ninth attempt.

And still, not a single plushie had made it out.

"Want me to give it a try?" Citrine asked, testing the waters.

"Go ahead," Sebastian replied, a little flustered now that even his ears turned red

after so many failed tries. Hearing Citrine's suggestion, he quickly slid a game token into the slot for her.

Lining up her shot, Citrine pressed the button with confidence. The very next second, the fox plushie dropped easily from the claw.

"Got it." Citrine's eyes sparkled as she scooped up the toy.

"You're really good at this," Sebastian said, seeing her so pleased, a small smile tugging at his lips.

The way he said her name caught Citrine off guard.

"What? Am I not supposed to call you Citrine?" Sebastian noticed her expression and couldn't help but ask.

Citrine stammered. Honestly, he could call her whatever he wanted

that Sebastian suddenly using her name so familiarly took

day on social media, neither

since he was using her name, she couldn't just keep calling

stared at Citrine, then suddenly grinned. "How

why he

cocked his head at her. "So,

kept going, "I'm twenty. If you call me by my

by his logic. "Then

sounded ridiculous-like calling someone "sir" at a bar. No,

couldn't come up with a

it,

Citrine nodded in agreement.

they wandered over to a few other arcade games. Sebastian soon realized

face; she was focused, almost childlike, and for

left the arcade, it was already late. Glancing up at the dark sky, Sebastian felt a flicker

said.

time, then decided not

walk from downtown to Grandeur Waters Residences. They didn't bother calling a car, just strolled back