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.

between the teams was palpable-one glance and you

stare, and Clifford didn't back down

started, Clifford seemed hell-bent on going after Travis, like

Maybe it was the conversation with Citrine that fueled him, but right now, there was

Clifford's personal vendetta and lack of

the game ended, Laird and Gideon hurried

concern. "Clifford, what was

"Why were you gunning for Travis the whole

fixated on him, we

Laird realized how harsh they sounded. He quickly apologized. "Sorry,

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

to say more, but Gideon shot him

the whole thing in his mind. He couldn't quite 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

supposed to hate Citrine-hate hearing her

sister.