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

think you are, talking to my sister like that?"

disdain. "You're just a

several thick wads of cash,

for you to keep her company for

clenched at his sides, the anger simmering

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

turned

ground in frustration. "Act all high and

restaurant manager and asked to be reassigned

the manager had probably been bribed,

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

in the restaurant's uniform had slipped and fallen, the steaming hot broth from a pot splashing all over his chest and arms. He

a safe distance-no one

when she caught sight of the two people sitting at the

Theo and Kali Glenwood.