The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 222

Rejected by Weston, Elbert grew anxious.

He hesitated for a moment, then finally clenched his jaw and gave in.

"All right. I apologize."

As soon as he spoke, Elbert turned to Citrine with a smile, his attitude a complete reversal from before.

He softened his tone and said, "Young lady, I was wrong to accuse you earlier. Let me offer you a sincere apology."

Elbert finished, still smiling, his eyes fixed on Citrine.

It wasn't long before Citrine spoke up, and Elbert's face immediately changed.

She let out a short, scornful laugh, a hint of mockery in her eyes. "Are you really apologizing, Elbert? Or is it just because you want this pill?"

her hand, letting the small capsule roll between

and all eyes

face drained of

suddenly broke into a

I offered you this as a birthday gift

stood frozen, caught between speaking up and keeping quiet, realizing too late that

a friend of your grandfather's.

amended, "Or sell it! Name your

eyes pleading. At this moment, his fate rested entirely in the hands of a girl young enough to be

he thought maybe, just maybe, Citrine would agree—if not for his sake, then at least

was swift

for you. You were the one who turned it down. Why should I sell it to you now? Besides, whether I gift or sell something, I only give it

but I just don't