The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 115

Salome was never one to hide her feelings. The moment she received the gift, she was instantly enamored, slipping the bag over her shoulder with obvious delight.

"I absolutely love it!" she gushed, her face glowing with joy.

It was impossible to miss how much she adored the present.

Seeing Salome so happy, Citrine—the giver-felt a warm satisfaction bloom in her chest.

Just as the mood was at its peak, Regina approached, her eyes lingering enviously on the bag hanging from Salome's shoulder. She hesitated, then asked softly, "Auntie, I've never seen a real JR bag before. Would you mind if I touched it?"

Salome's expression tightened, a hint of displeasure flickering across her face. She cherished this gift from Citrine-she'd even put on gloves before daring to touch it herself.

But Regina's longing gaze was hard to resist. After a brief pause, Salome relented with a nod.

handed the bag over, careful

reached out, but just before the exchange, Salome drew the bag back, issuing a stern warning.

You'd think she'd

and offered a reassuring

did Salome

over it as if she were merely

to Magnolia several times and still come up empty-handed. Regina found it hard to believe Citrine

She remembered reading online that genuine JR logos were crafted

triumph flickered in Regina's eyes, quickly masked

little

logos are always perfectly molded in one go. But this one looks kind of rough- don't you think it's

your brain," Salome shot back, her face darkening as she clutched the bag

straightforward, but she wasn't stupid-she could see right through Regina's little game. This girl was getting bold, daring to covet what wasn't