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.

night was none other than Kali, a language and

Kali's eyes had

her, eating like there's no tomorrow, worse than a pig, what

of the upperclassman everyone worshipped. He was always so cold and distant, yet somehow, he'd warmed up

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

Night was always the "talent solo battle." If you had a skill and enough nerve, you could

the end of the night, whoever racked up the most votes would be crowned Solo King or Queen-winning

Tempting? Absolutely.

duel— music, dance, the works. The crowd cheered as one emerged victorious, and the loser stepped down, leaving the

Kali stepped

knew Kali had been last year's

a wave of awe

wry smile. "Kali, you're

place, mentally steeling

sly smile. "Don't give up so soon. Who knows, maybe you'll surprise

her

guys in the crowd went