The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 90

Kali immediately jerked her head back and straightened up in her seat.

"Sebastian." She smoothed out her clothes as if nothing had happened, but her eyes were locked on him with an intensity that was a far cry from her usual chilly demeanor.

Sebastian's expression had gone frosty.

He said impatiently, "I've already told you I'm not interested. There's no need to keep chasing after me."

"Sebastian, just give me a chance. I know you'll end up liking me," Kali replied, her gaze brimming with stubborn confidence.

Sebastian paused, then said, "Maybe I wasn't clear with Ms. Glenwood before." His tone was flat and firm. "So let me be absolutely direct-I don't like you, and I never will."

Kali froze for a split second.

Sebastian was known for his even temper; he almost never lost his cool. She hadn't expected him to turn her down so bluntly, and especially not in front of everyone.

A flush of embarrassment swept across Kali's face, pale one moment, red the next.

when he saw his

you think you are, talking to my sister

a broke nobody. What makes you think

reached into his bag, pulled out several thick wads of cash, and

enough for you to keep her company

his sides, the anger simmering

these people were, Sebastian forced himself to swallow his pride. He walked over to the serving cart, set their dishes down beside them, and said with barely contained emotion,

turned

all high and mighty now —you'll come crawling back

table, Sebastian found the restaurant manager and asked to be reassigned from that group. The manager

the manager had probably been

through her meal, Citrine suddenly heard a sharp cry behind her, even through her headphones. She

had slipped and fallen, the steaming hot broth from a pot splashing all over his chest and arms.

at the table had jumped back, keeping a safe distance-no one

caught sight of the two people sitting at the center of the

Theo and Kali Glenwood.