The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 519

Although Kali was only the adopted daughter of the Glenwood family, she had been pampered by them her entire life. With a doting older brother like Theo- who watched over her like a hawk-she was used to being the center of attention, never having suffered the slightest injustice.

This was the first time anyone had ever struck her.

Citrine hadn't held back. Now, both sides of Kali's face were swollen and burning with pain. She couldn't even decide which cheek to clutch, staring at Citrine in stunned disbelief.

"You actually hit me?" Kali's expression was a storm of shock, humiliation, and fury.

Before anyone could react, her eyes flashed with anger. She lunged at Citrine, hand raised and ready to slap her back.

"Yeah, I hit you. What of it?" Wade scoffed, sticking out his foot on purpose.

Kali barely got her hand in the air before she was sent sprawling to the floor, tripped hard. She clutched her knee, wincing and gritting her teeth in pain.

Theo's face darkened the instant he saw his sister being attacked. He crossed the room in a few long strides, dropping to one knee beside Kali to check her injuries.

"Kali, are you alright?" he asked, worry flooding his voice.

Kali had never been so humiliated. She pressed her lips together, refusing to say a word.

behind Wade. His voice was icy with threat. "You dare lay a hand on

Citrine laid a calming hand on

shot her a confused look.

to me," Citrine said

stepped out from behind him, meeting Theo's glare with a faint smile. "Theo, you should be glad your father isn't here. If he'd heard you just now, you'd be the first

The Glenwood family ruled

the years, that powe had earned them plenty of enemies. Talbot Glenwood knew this better than anyone he wasn't reckless

Talbot's only son, was no fool. Citrine's words

at his sister's battered face, he

glare at Citrine,

behind her. "Citrine Carmichael, you

First you have Hastings wrapped around your

now you've got Wade falling

smiled, unruffled. “I suppose I am, aren't I? Thanks

there, adding pointedly, "But don't worry, Theo-I wouldn't

my sights on the Glenwood family's

words were so infuriating

someone among the guests called out, “President Carmichael,

calm and cool. "The NecroBlitz Tablets Kali brought are incomplete prototypes. Taking them