The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 88

Chapter 89

An hour later, the doctor finally emerged.

He removed his mask and gave Raymond a reassuring nod. "The old gentleman's leg was treated professionally before he arrived, and thanks to the prompt care, he's out of danger now."

At those words, some of the tension in Raymond's furrowed brow eased.

Remembering his daughter's long, exhausting day, his tone softened a little.

"Citrine, why don't you head home and get some rest? I'll stay here and look after things."

"All right." Citrine nodded.

Her stomach was already rumbling, and she'd been craving a decent meal. Besides, her grandfather had never been particularly fond of her, and she was in no mood to linger where she wasn't wanted.

After leaving the hospital, Citrine made her way to a favorite bistro she frequented.

It was already past seven, and the place was packed, every table bustling with laughter and clinking glasses. Luckily, Citrine was dining solo and didn't have to wait-she slipped right into a newly vacated seat.

returned to her table and finally pulled out

the first real moment she'd had to herself all

missed calls and over a hundred unread messages

made her heart sink; she could already guess what it was

called her grandfather to check in, then worked her way

to arrive. Citrine snapped a quick photo of her meal and sent

her dinner, a noisy group burst in and took the table

mild interest before turning her attention back to

settled before one of them called out, loud and brash, "Where's

a dinner party and more

so Citrine ignored

to look composed. "What

his bag and spread them across the table, flashing a sly grin. "We want Sebastian to personally wait on us tonight. All this is yours."

stared, wide-eyed, at the money, swallowing

enough?" Mr. Aldridge sneered, then added a few more

"Will that do?"

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