The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 220

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?"

small capsule roll between her fingers, watching

silent, and

face drained

into a laugh. "Relax,

this as a birthday gift before, you

keeping

pressed on. "Young lady, I was a friend of your grandfather's. I'm desperate this pill is my last hope. For your grandfather's sake, could you give

quickly amended, "Or sell it! Name your

fate rested entirely in the hands of a girl young enough to be his granddaughter, and he had no choice but

maybe, just maybe, Citrine would agree—if not for his

Citrine's answer was swift and

met his gaze, her voice cool and even. "This was meant to be a birthday gift for you. You were the one who turned it down. Why should I

but I just don't feel that connection

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