The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 396

She didn't really care whether Wade was her brother or not. In fact, she'd prefer if he had nothing to do with her at all. Even if it turned out Wade truly was her brother, she still wouldn't acknowledge him.

Wade listened to his sister's cold, final words, and his heart ached. But instead of blaming her, he forced a smile and said gently, "I know this is hard for you to accept right now. I won't push you."

Worried she'd end up hating him even more, a flicker of sadness passed through Wade's eyes. He added, "I'll go now. Don't let this ruin your day, okay?"

Curry, who'd been hovering nearby, could hardly believe what he was seeing. The young master of the Saunders family was usually the center of attention wherever he went; this was the first time Curry had ever seen him look so humble-almost pitiful.

Citrine eyed Wade with a frosty, unreadable expression.

After leaving the competition venue, Citrine and Travis went out to celebrate with

a few friends. They'd just taken their seats at a cozy Italian restaurant when

Citrine's phone suddenly rang.

video call

a moment before finally

daughter. He took a deep breath, clearly nervous, and spoke carefully. "Citrine, I watched the live stream of your competition online. I heard you won the

Citrine. I'm so proud

you." Citrine managed a polite, distant smile

the distance in her voice and it made him anxious, more desperate than ever to see

a pause, he tried again. "Citrine, we've prepared a big dinner at home to celebrate. Could you... would

lips together and

Raymond had called repeatedly, but she had

to convince Citrine. He shot Raymond a withering look and snapped, "Useless. Let me handle

a response, Weston snatched the phone

since you visited your old

into the frame, too. "Citrine, Uncle

only been away for a few months, but suddenly Manley had learned to act all sweet and clingy-his