The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 286

That morning, the entire Carmichael family gathered in the living room at the crack of dawn, all waiting for Citrine to check her test results.

When Weston and Manley arrived, their first question for Raymond was, "Where's Citrine?"

Salome glanced around the empty living room. "Ray, the SAT scores are out today. Has Citrine checked hers yet?"

Raymond, calm as always, poured himself a glass of water. "Not yet. She's still asleep."

Salome couldn't help but worry, seeing how relaxed her brother was. "Ray, aren't you even the least bit anxious? This is a big deal."

"Don't worry. Citrine knows what she's doing." He'd asked her about it the day she finished the exam, and all she'd said was, "It's in the bag." Raymond had always trusted his daughter completely, and this time was no different.

He glanced at the others, his tone warning, "And none of you are to bother Citrine. She didn't sleep well last night and needs to catch up on rest."

No one had any complaints about that.

Meanwhile, Weston shot a stern look at Travis. "You-go check your results. If you didn't get into college, I'll break your legs myself."

intimidated by

down at the family computer, typing

appeared on the screen, Travis shot to his feet, barely

in!" he

the rest immediately crowded

the score-612-they were

moment for celebration, but aside from Raymond, everyone's expression

looked at him sternly. "Travis, be honest.

"Come clean now, or it'll only be worse

with suspicion. "You didn't cheat just so you could get that car from my garage,

test-where he'd scored in the 500s-they'd chalked it up

eyes

Raymond couldn't stay silent anymore. He stepped in to vouch for Travis. "He didn't cheat. Citrine's been tutoring him since junior year. If he hadn't managed this score, all her

the room. The Carmichaels

throat, trying to hide his awkwardness. "You did well this time, but don't get complacent. Keep it

family looked at