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.

none other than

the moment Citrine arrived, Kali's eyes

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

inwardly. She 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, yet somehow, he'd warmed up to Citrine. What did she have that Kali

thought bitterly. She looks all

"talent solo battle." If you had a skill and enough nerve, you could get up on

of the night, whoever racked up the most votes would be crowned Solo King or

Tempting? Absolutely.

evening, two students were locked in a fierce onstage duel— music, dance, the works. The crowd cheered as one emerged victorious, and the loser

Kali stepped

been last year's

wave of

contestant managed a polite nod and a wry smile. "Kali, you're here. Do the rest of

her place, mentally steeling

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

breezy, but there was no mistaking her confidence. She clearly

guys in the crowd