The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 518

And now, it was time for the final item of the night.

Earlier, the NecroBlitz Tablets had wowed the crowd, and every auction lot since had seemed lackluster by comparison. No one expected much from this last piece; anticipation was low as the auctioneer calmly lifted the red velvet cloth.

He took a look, blinked in surprise, and his voice faltered. "How is this possible? The final item is a duplicate."

He glanced at the audience, then announced, "The last auction lot is from Ms. Citrine Carmichael..."

He paused, then added, "It's the NecroBlitz Tablets-identical to Ms. Glenwood's earlier lot."

With that, the room fell into a confused hush. Even Sebastian, up on the second- floor balcony, turned his attention to Citrine.

Murmurs rippled through the crowd.

"President Carmichael, why is your auction item the NecroBlitz Tablets again?"

one of these in existence? How do

a fake, President

as Ms. Glenwood's.

then, Jeanette leaned in and whispered something in her ear. As soon as she heard it, Kali's concern vanished, replaced by a sly, scheming grin. The guests' chatter swelled to a

her tone sharp and accusing. "Citrine Carmichael, I'm the one who developed the NecroBlitz Tablets-there's only one in the world! Where did you

"You've got no shame. You knew tonight was a charitygala,

her arms, smug and triumphant,

scored a flawless

She couldn't have been

was Citrine's turn

played on Citrine's lips

slap square across Kali's

to the side,

again. Five crisp slaps in quick succession before Citrine finally drew back

and sighing, her tone dripping with feigned sweetness, "Your skin's so thick, my