The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 270

She looked at the man in front of her, a flicker of contempt in her eyes. "You're saying all this just to get me to say 'it's okay' and forgive you, aren't you?"

Clifford knew that was impossible, but before he could reply, Citrine spoke again.

"All right."

A spark of hope lit up in Clifford's eyes. He was just about to say something when Citrine continued, "But I have one condition."

"What is it?" Clifford thought to himself that no matter what Citrine asked, he'd agree-even if it cost him his life. As long as she could forgive him.

He looked at her expectantly, silently urging her to go on.

But the moment she spoke her next words, the anticipation in his eyes vanished. His face went pale.

his gaze, her words merciless. "If you promise never to show

to your brother, please?" Clifford stood there, stunned, forcing a bitter

her patience when he didn't answer. "Well, if you can't agree to my condition, then I'll have to ask you

together, casting a desperate glance at Travis. "Citrine, the SAT's coming up. You can't keep wasting time with these losers. Go home

laugh at his nerve. "My friends aren't losers. Their scores are higher than

you spend less time worrying about me and more about your

Clifford bit back his words, afraid of making things worse.

made sure his sister was truly

meant they'd be

of Team Three were professional players, and

chat commented, "Team Six is toast. They're up against

Citrine nor Travis seemed fazed by drawing such tough

a match was to stay calm-no matter who you faced-otherwise