The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 116

Citrine watched Salome, her expression a mix of emotions. It was a long moment before she finally spoke. "It's not a fake."

Both Regina and Salome froze, surprised by her insistence that the bag was genuine.

JR's products were the kind of ultra-luxury items money alone couldn't buy. Even the Carmichael Group had once tried to partner with JR and had been flatly turned down, which only proved how exclusive and arrogant the brand was.

Salome had assumed from the start that it was a knockoff, but she hadn't planned on exposing it. After all, it was the first gift from her niece, and real or not, she was happy to receive it. She just hadn't expected Regina to call Citrine out in front of everyone.

Regina, on the other hand, couldn't believe Citrine had the nerve to claim so confidently that the bag was real.

Without thinking, Salome jumped in with reassurance. "Citrine, it's alright. I know you meant well. It doesn't matter to me if it's real or not."

"But Aunt Salome, it is real." Citrine sounded a little exasperated. It was the truth -she didn't understand why her aunt refused to believe her.

Turning to Regina, Citrine's expression cooled. "Regina, if you're going to say the bag is a fake, then show me some proof. You can't just rely on gossip from the internet and expect everyone to believe you."

aren't for sale at any price. That alone proves you're

"That's enough."

cut through the tension. He strode over

"Keep your mouth shut. This discussion is over. If you're so eager to

didn't stop there. "Don't forget-Citrine is the little princess of this family. You and your brother are just living here on our goodwill.

harsh, leaving

went pale in an instant. Raymond's icy stare was murderous, and she felt a chill spread from head to

Raymond, tugged discreetly at

instant, Raymond's

looked at him seriously. "I'm not lying. Let

refuse her; it only took a few seconds for him to

out from behind him and faced Regina directly. "Regina, if I can prove the bag is real,

head, unshaken. "That's impossible. No way it's real. But

you my entire allowance for the