The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 328

Carlotta said nothing, just ruffled Quincy's hair with a gentle affection before walking over to Citrine.

She looked at Citrine, gratitude shining in her eyes. "Citrine, I've been such a bother these past few days. Thank you."

"It's no trouble. Your little brother has been a delight," Citrine replied with a warm smile.

Hearing this, Quincy's ears flushed a soft pink.

Carlotta chatted with Citrine for a few more moments. As she was about to leave, Citrine called out to her.

"Wait, take this with you."

Citrine handed her a crisp letter.

"What's this?" Carlotta asked, puzzled.

Research Center," Citrine replied calmly. “Bring Quincy and show them this when you check

field. It rivaled the prestigious Viridis Medical Institute back in Havencrest, but Crestwood's center was shrouded in mystery; without a letter of introduction, no one could get through the

the letter, stunned. "How did you get a letter for Crestwood Medical Research

her answer elusive. "You'll understand one day. For now, just take Quincy and get him checked

grown used to Citrine's resourcefulness and influence.

for her-Carlotta had

thank you. Truly. For everything you've done for me." Carlotta accepted the letter,

shook her head, half exasperated, half fond. "Why are you thanking me again? Haven't I told you-we're not just colleagues, we're

Inside Crestwood Arts Academy.

done, strutted into a bar with a

he'd managed to start a new one here in Crestwood, so the whole family had moved. Jeanette, once a socialite in Havencrest, now held the title of Crestwood's darling heiress-and she was thoroughly

both guys and girls were lining

in high spirits at the bar when, suddenly, someone

man said, snatching the cocktail from