The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

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.

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

glanced at Raymond and added, "You may be her dad, but if you ever treat Citrine badly, don't blame me for stepping in and

mood, which had been steady until now, immediately soured at the threat.

daughter. Keep your hands off her,"

better always do

it was already bristling with tension. Sparks seemed to fly in the silence as the brothers

broke the silence, his voice begrudging, "About what happened

last time you let

far too powerful to really lose to Deep Horizon Enterprises. The only explanation

compensation. As long as you stop holding a grudge and keep your nose out of my daughter's business, I'll count

Manley: "..."

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Raymond always so damn

up with Travis after school