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.

glance and you could feel

fixed Clifford with a cold stare, and Clifford didn't back down an

hell-bent on going after Travis, like he'd brought

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

Clifford's personal vendetta and lack of teamwork cost his side dearly

ended, Laird and Gideon

Clifford with concern. "Clifford, what was up

"Why were you gunning for Travis

hadn't fixated on

out before Laird realized how harsh they sounded. He quickly

pressed tight. "No, you're right.

Clifford, about to say more, but Gideon shot

in his mind. He couldn't quite explain his behavior-he'd just

time he closed his eyes, all he could see was Citrine calling Travis "big brother." Clifford felt like he was losing

Citrine-hate

a sister. Jeanette was