The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 277

Chapter 279

"Thank you, Dad." Jeanette forced a stiff smile, her lips barely curving.

Even though she heard Dick's comforting words, they did little to ease the knot in her stomach. No matter how she tried, she couldn't shake the heaviness inside.

Up on stage, Citrine stood out like a glaring spotlight-so dazzling it almost hurt to look at her.

If only she would just disappear.

Jeanette's gaze darkened as she thought bitterly: If only that fire years ago had finished her off for good.

Meanwhile, Citrine raised her trophy, her lips curled in a polite, confident smile as she graciously accepted the applause and admiration of the crowd.

When her acceptance speech ended, she walked over to the emcee, drawing curious looks from everyone. No one knew what she whispered to him, but a moment later, he stepped aside and handed her the podium.

"Thank you," Citrine said courteously.

out a string of code on the computer, and in an

of her actions stunned

She just hacked into the school's surveillance in a few

insane. I've been a hacker for ten years and I couldn't pull that off so

genius for her grades and fluency in so many languages, but I never expected her

absolutely incredible. At this rate, when she grows up, the rest of

as she realized what Citrine

"Before my speech tonight, my notes disappeared. I'd like to check the school's security footage in front of everyone. I've already

out together-who

'play,'

fell silent. Every head turned to stare at

You can't do this-it's selfish! You'll ruin the school's reputation!" Jeanette's voice came out

in the crowd winced, frowning at her

her problem? Yelling like that scared the hell out of

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