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.

of Citrine yourself," Raymond observed, noticing just how much more affection

at Raymond and added, "You may be her dad, but if you ever treat Citrine badly, don't

been steady until now, immediately

my daughter. Keep your hands

snorted. "Then you'd better always do right

off the ground before it was already bristling with tension. Sparks seemed to fly in the silence as the brothers glared at each other, neither willing to back down

heavy pause, Manley finally broke the silence, his voice begrudging, "About what happened before... I was in the

continued, "I know last time you let

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

to spare Manley's pride. "Forget compensation. As long as you stop holding a grudge and keep your nose

Manley: "..."

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always

Citrine met up with Travis after school and headed to Viridis

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