The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 346

After the news broke on social media, Citrine's past became an open book, and the internet fell for her all over again-if anything, people just felt more protective and affectionate toward her. In just a matter of hours, her follower count soared by hundreds of thousands.

Ingrid, Lisa, and Jane also dug into Citrine's story online, learning everything they'd never known. Suddenly, everyone finally understood why her casual gifts were always so extravagant. After all, she was the heiress of Havencrest-the Carmichael family's only daughter, a real-life princess in every sense.

Meanwhile, across the city, Kali was holed up in her apartment, seething as she scrolled through the news online. Fury boiled over, and she trashed everything within reach-glasses shattered, picture frames splintered, anything that could break, did.

Kali's mood was ruined for the whole day.

Theo called that evening, immediately picking up on his little sister's lackluster tone. "Kali, don't be upset. I'm heading out tonight with Hastings and Quentin at the bar. Come unwind with us?"

"Sure," Kali agreed without a second thought. The mention of Hastings and Quentin lit a spark in her, and she actually managed a small smile.

Quentin had already arrived early

tonight?" Theo asked, genuinely curious. "You look like the world's

"Theo, I still can't let it go. Just thinking about that bastard who

that party the other night, and the second those jerks saw me, they just started snickering. Nearly

no exception. He'd come in with a

turned to Theo. "Any news yet, Theo? The Glenwood family always has ears

as he dropped his eyes. "Nothing yet," he replied quietly. Quentin sighed, slumping back into the couch, looking utterly defeated. "Whoever this guy is, he's got connections. Even you Glenwoods can't dig up anything." Theo kept quiet, then turned to Hastings. "Look, Quentin's got every right to be like this. But what's up with

Theo knew perfectly well both Hastings and

shot back, a bit

him