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.

the bar. Hastings and Quentin had already arrived early and were slouched in a corner, cigarettes dangling from their lips,

Theo asked, genuinely curious.

with an annoyed flick, jaw clenched tight. "Theo, I still can't let it go. Just thinking about that bastard who made me a laughingstock in our circle-I swear, I could punch a hole

the second those jerks saw me, they just started snickering.

was no exception. He'd come in with a sour mood himself, but Quentin's misery actually brightened his

you think it's funny?" Quentin shot Hastings a glare, then turned to Theo. "Any news yet, Theo? The Glenwood

"Whoever this guy is, he's got connections. Even you Glenwoods can't dig

it because of Kali?" Theo knew perfectly well both Hastings and Quentin had feelings

Hastings shot back, a bit too

tangled up with that memory of Citrine tossing him the necklace -he