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.

was none other than

Kali's eyes had been on

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

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

bitterly. She looks all innocent, but who knows

at Crestwood's Welcome Night was always the "talent solo battle." If you had a skill and enough nerve, you could

the most votes would be crowned Solo King

Tempting? Absolutely.

the evening, two students were locked in a fierce onstage duel— music, dance, the works. The crowd

when Kali

been last year's Solo

appeared, a wave of awe swept

smile. "Kali, you're here. Do

took her place, mentally

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

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

the guys in the crowd went