The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 273

The next day, the two teams faced off. Citrine's team swept the match in under ten minutes.

Throughout the game, Travis had his sights locked on Clifford, relentlessly targeting him with every move. It was obvious-he had it out for him.

Their victory secured first place, which also meant they'd earned a ticket to the national championship. Travis, at last, received Weston's formal approval.

The national competition would take place after the SATS, so Citrine threw herself entirely into studying.

By mid-December, Havencrest Primus Academy held its first round of mock exams. Unsurprisingly, Citrine once again scored just shy of perfect, maintaining her top spot in the senior science class.

The school made a point of praising Citrine's achievement, awarding her a three- hundred-dollar scholarship as encouragement.

After the assessments were over, the school board decided the annual Christmas Gala would go ahead as usual, hoping the festivities would help students relax before the final SAT push.

It was the last Christmas Gala of high school, and this year, parents were invited to attend. Other Havencrest schools without their own celebrations were also welcome to join in the fun.

last chance, students

and volunteered to

in her mind, ready

of the conversation: "Next Friday? I'm

meant to say was quietly

casually mentioned the gala. Weston immediately said he wanted to attend, so she handed him

he was the only grandparent invited, Weston was thrilled. He got up

this suit looks?" he called from the walk-in closet,

Weston muttered, shaking his head before the butler could answer, and

another. "What about this

butler nodded earnestly. "Sir, you

time going to my granddaughter's school event. I have to look my best make

jacket against himself, then rejected it.

nearly two hours just picking out an outfit. In the end, he settled on a tasteful, understated