The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 317

After that one-on-one showdown with the drill instructor during freshman orientation, Citrine's name was on everyone's lips at Crestwood University.

When the fall break ended, curious students from all over campus started drifting past the medical school, hoping to catch a glimpse of the so-called legend in the flesh.

Most people, aside from those who actually knew her, imagined Citrine as some burly, intimidating tomboy. But the moment they saw her, they were completely thrown off guard.

Far from being a tough, muscle-bound brute, she was breathtaking—stunningly beautiful, with an elegance that seemed almost otherworldly.

Within a week, Citrine's backpack was overflowing with love letters, and her popularity had even surpassed that of Crestwood's celebrated "queen bee," Kali. Friday night rolled around.

The university was holding its annual Freshman Welcome, a campus-wide event out on the athletic field, open to anyone who wanted to join.

To make everyone feel at home, the school had put together a spread of cake and snacks and lined up a series of fun performances.

Citrine and her roommates weren't exactly fans of large gatherings, but they definitely loved free food. They slipped into an inconspicuous corner, loaded up on treats, and dug in with gusto.

They tuned out the buzz of voices and gossip swirling around them.

other than Kali, a language and

arrived, Kali's eyes

glare-look at her, eating like there's no

had no idea how this so-called nobody had managed to catch the eye of the upperclassman everyone worshipped. He was always so

face, Kali thought bitterly. She looks all innocent, but who knows what

you had a skill and enough nerve, you could get up on stage and challenge

racked up the most votes would be crowned Solo King or Queen-winning a cash prize

Tempting? Absolutely.

in a fierce onstage duel— music, dance, the works. The crowd cheered as one emerged victorious, and the loser stepped down,

when Kali

been last

wave of awe swept through the

a wry smile. "Kali, you're here. Do the rest of us even stand

took her place, mentally

sly smile. "Don't give up so soon.

there was no mistaking her confidence. She clearly didn't

in the crowd went