The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 267

Weston had always doted on Citrine. The moment he heard her speak up for Travis, most of his anger melted away.

Citrine, of course, understood this perfectly.

She strolled over and sat down in front of Weston as if she belonged there, her eyes bright with an easy smile. “Grandpa, Travis really loves gaming. Besides, he's already good enough to get into college now. Why not let him do what he enjoys? People are only truly happy when they follow their passions."

Weston's stern face softened a little at her words.

Citrine shot a quick glance at Travis before continuing, "I believe in him. I know he'll make something of himself."

Weston knew exactly what this girl was up to, but he was helpless against her. In the end, he grudgingly nodded.

"Hmph. I'll give him three years. If he can't achieve something in that time, he'll come back and learn to run the family business. No arguments."

Weston relented, hope flickered

promised eagerly, "Don't worry, Grandpa. I'll prove

used with Citrine. "Remember this, Travis. No matter what we do, the Carmichaels always strive to be the best. If you can't make a name for yourself, then

Grandpa,” Travis replied, nodding

match was set for the end of November, right as the school began its review period for

for his team suddenly dropped out, unable to withstand the pressure from his

left, they didn't have enough people

as Citrine heard the news, she quickly calmed everyone down. After thinking it through,

with you," she said, her tone serious-no

was stunned when he heard this and refused without hesitation. "No way.

skills after all, she was the top-ranked CrimsonFirst. With her on the team, their chances would skyrocket. But with the SATs so close, competing now could jeopardize her scores. No matter how much he wanted to participate, he couldn't risk

are just around the corner. What if

but after spending so much time with Citrine and after all the tutoring she'd given