The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 260

Chapter 262

She tossed out a parting remark and disappeared into the kitchen.

Now, only the two brothers remained in the living room.

Both of them looked a little uneasy.

Raymond cleared his throat and, trying to appear casual, sat down exactly where Citrine had been moments before.

His fingers tapped restlessly against the leather cushion. After a pause, he took the initiative and said, "Citrine really likes you."

At the mention of Citrine, a rare spark lit up in Manley's usually indifferent eyes.

"Of course she does. I'm her Uncle Manley," he replied with a proud nod, his tone full of self-satisfaction.

Raymond was momentarily taken aback by his brother's smugness. Every time he saw Manley, he always thought him cold and distant, never imagining he'd have this softer side.

seem pretty fond of Citrine yourself," Raymond observed, noticing just how much more affection Manley showed Citrine than even his own

added, "You may be her dad, but if

been steady until now, immediately soured at the threat. His face

think about it. Citrine is my daughter. Keep your hands off her," he

"Then you'd better always do

fly in the silence

begrudging, "About what

know last time you let me win on

really lose to Deep Horizon Enterprises. The only explanation was that Raymond had thrown the match-and when Manley

as you stop holding a grudge and

Manley: "..."

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was Raymond always so

with Travis after school and headed

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