Chapter 269

Clifford had planned to win this tournament, secure a spot in the World

Championships, and only then go find Citrine to apologize.

When they were kids, he'd promised her: one day, he'd make it to the finals, bring home the trophy, and give it to her.

He never expected to run into her here or that she'd be competing, too.

Did Citrine even know how to play video games?

As far as Clifford could remember, Citrine's whole world had revolved around Sawyer, Norton, and himself. The girl he knew never touched a game controller.

somehow roped Citrine into joining their team. If she ended up

darkened. He muttered a quick word to his teammates, then stormed over to

his team when he spotted Clifford approaching. He looked surprised. "What are you doing over

basketball game—and Travis had never liked Clifford, especially since he

launching straight into a tirade. "Travis, are you out of your mind? You want to screw up your own life, fine, but don't drag Citrine into it. If she falls behind in her studies because of you, are you going to

hell do you think you are, coming over here and lecturing me? You're just her ex-foster brother. That gives you zero right to talk to me like this."

back, voice low and threatening, "How long have you

what? You're her ex-foster brother. Citrine only recognizes me as her brother now." He put extra emphasis on the words 'ex-foster brother,' making sure Clifford felt

Citrine? Seriously, where do you get the nerve to show your

his eyes full of wolfish

firm. "Citrine and I grew up together.

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