The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 387

By now, every team had entered battle mode. Players huddled together,

discussing possible tactics their opponents might use and brainstorming ways to counter them.

The tension in the room was palpable, as if everyone was about to sit for a life-or- death exam.

All except for Citrine's team, whose entire vibe stood out like a sore thumb.

While the other teams were on edge, Citrine lounged comfortably in a plush chair, idly snacking. In front of her was a spread of snacks and fruit-everything Travis had bought-chips, chocolate, berries, grapes, apple slices; you name it, the table had it.

Travis sat beside her, methodically peeling an orange and a grapefruit, making sure every bit of pith was gone. Once he'd finished, he pulled out a small cutting board and a paring knife, slicing the fruit into perfect segments and arranging them neatly on a plate. He set it in front of Citrine and, with a grin, offered her a piece on the tip of a toothpick. "Open up, Citrine."

Citrine opened her mouth without a second thought and took the fruit, chewing contentedly.

as well-one kneading Citrine's shoulders, another fussing over her like a worried mother, and

couldn't have been starker. Meanwhile, Curry, watching from a short distance away, took in the entire scene. He nudged Wade, who was glued to his phone, scrolling through analysis of Crimson First's tactics. "Look at that

and though she was turned to the side-offered a verdict. "That profile is top-tier. Bet she's even

clarified, "No, I mean, look at how relaxed that team is.

her teammate while three others hovered around her, each trying to outdo the

for some over-the-top romance drama— four guys, one girl, all vying for her attention. He didn't expect to see it play out

his expression full of disdain. "Those guys are making us all look bad,"

a Saunders-born with that last name, he'd never

"Want to bet? That bunch of lovesick puppies will be the first ones knocked

shaking his head. He didn't think much of

off. Champions from every state took the stage in

as they stepped onto the stage, he

surprised Wade even