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.

their last chance, students eagerly signed up for performances—

played it safe and volunteered

evening, while eating dinner with Raymond, Citrine hesitated, turning over her words in her mind, ready to speak up. But before she could, Raymond's

conversation:

to say

gala. Weston immediately said he wanted to attend, so she handed

the only grandparent invited, Weston was thrilled. He got up at dawn Friday morning, fussing

the walk-in

too flashy," Weston muttered, shaking his head before the butler could answer, and returned the suit to

picked out another.

"Sir,

don't get it. This is my first time going to my granddaughter's school event.

the next jacket against himself, then rejected it. "No, too

he settled on a tasteful, understated blazer that struck the perfect balance between elegance and