The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 140

That was actually pretty creepy, to be honest.

Carney rubbed his arms, shivering a little. "Dude, can we switch topics? I've got goosebumps everywhere."

"Get outta here," Travis shot back, but he was in a good mood and didn't even bristle at Carney's teasing tone.

Springer grinned. "Travis, I didn't peg you for the overprotective brother type. Honestly, you should just embrace it-go all-in on being the doting sibling."

Travis didn't snap back this time. He seemed to be thinking about it, and after a brief pause, he shrugged. "Not the worst idea." So what if he spoiled Citrine? She was his sister, after all.

The others looked at the brother and sister, a little envious.

Truth be told, if any of them had a sister like Citrine, they'd probably want to spoil her rotten too.

Besides, when Citrine spoke up for Havencrest Technical College earlier, it had hit them hard-inspiring and moving them in a way they couldn't quite shake off. Even now, the memory of her words still left a strong impression.

After halftime, Travis and the guys headed back onto the court.

teams was palpable-one glance and you could feel the

a cold stare, and

on going after Travis, like he'd brought all

the conversation with Citrine that fueled him, but right

vendetta and lack of teamwork cost his side dearly -they lost,

ended, Laird

Clifford with concern. "Clifford, what was up with

obvious. "Why were you

you hadn't fixated on him, we probably

how harsh they sounded. He quickly apologized. "Sorry, Clifford. I didn't mean it like

tight. "No, you're right. It was my

it. You-" Another teammate glared at Clifford, about to say more, but Gideon shot

explain his behavior-he'd just kept going after Travis, forgetting that this wasn't a

now, every time he closed his eyes, all he could see was Citrine calling Travis

to hate Citrine-hate

he already had a sister. Jeanette was all