The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 126

Amelia didn't think too much about it and took Citrine's words at face value. "See, if you'd just decided this sooner, we could've been training together for weeks! But hey, it's not too late." The thought of the two of them competing side by side made Amelia giddy with excitement.

Citrine nodded. "Yeah, we'll head to the downtown stadium together that day."

The Havencrest Preparatory Academy's sports meet was being held right across from Havencrest Technical College, at the city's central stadium.

On Monday, since it was on the way, Citrine had her driver pick up Amelia from her house, and the two of them headed to the stadium together. It didn't take long before they arrived.

The sun was particularly harsh that day-bright and almost blinding. Citrine had ditched her jacket for a simple white crop tee and a pair of loose shorts, her slender, pale legs catching the sunlight. She drew more than a few admiring glances from the crowd of students milling around.

Even though her outfit was minimal, her beauty was impossible to ignore.

A group of guys walking by couldn't help but stare. One of them nudged his friend, eyes wide. "Dude, do you know her? She's gorgeous."

gotta be from Elegance Peak Academy. No way she'd give us Havencrest Tech guys the time of day. Trust me, don't get any ideas. Last time, we tried

guy grimaced, as if remembering something unpleasant. He shook his head, glancing at Citrine again. "Yeah, you're

oblivious to their conversation, only

ear.

Amelia's gaze never left Citrine. She kept up a steady stream of commentary: "Citrine, you are seriously so pale. And honestly,

reached out, and after checking to make sure no one was watching, gave Citrine's leg a quick, admiring squeeze. "So

what flaw did God even give you? You're beautiful, smart, there's not a single thing

a guy, I'd marry you

a wistful look, Amelia added, "If

but laugh. "Why the long

one else like you in the world, and to

knew Citrine was only trying to comfort her, but she waved her off. "Thanks, Citrine. I dunno, I've just been in a slump lately-my skin's a mess, and I keep

ran a hand over her