Chapter 380

"That's right, Crestwood University." Citrine repeated herself, still puzzled by the shock written all over Sylvia's face.

Sylvia let out an excited squeal. "Oh my gosh, Mom, I finally did something right- I made friends with one of Crestwood's star students!"

She'd always been an average student herself, and most of her friends had been just like her-spoiled kids who coasted along on their family's money. Deep down, though, she genuinely admired people who actually excelled at academics.

As they were leaving, Sylvia called out, "You wait, sis! Your big sister is coming to find you soon!"

Only after Sylvia left did Citrine realize how odd that sounded, but she didn't dwell on it.

After leaving the music festival, Citrine and Sebastian didn't head straight home. The city lights were gorgeous, so they wandered for a while, taking in the night air together.

That's when Citrine suddenly noticed a restaurant. She'd eaten there once before -the kind of place where a meal could set you back thousands. In a word: expensive.

A thought struck her, and she abruptly stopped. Turning to Sebastian, she said, "I'm hungry."

clear sign a man is into you is his willingness to spend money on

stopped as well and looked down at her. "What

best innocent face. "I'm

was the one she'd just

he knew, was just a broke college student working part-time to make ends meet. Any normal person in his position would have chosen a more affordable spot, not splurged on an expensive restaurant just

closely, curious to

the upscale restaurant, his eyes lit up. He didn't hesitate. "There's a

"But...

not letting a single

face

say, "This place is

afraid she'd feel guilty, Sebastian offered her a reassuring smile and softened his

Citrine didn't protest. She followed

them the menus, Sebastian didn't even look at his-he just handed it straight to Citrine. "Order whatever

two hundred dollars. Citrine ordered a salad for herself, a steak for Sebastian, two drinks, and a couple of appetizers. The total

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