The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 522

It's over. This time, it's really over.

At that moment, Sebastian descended slowly from the second floor, his footsteps measured and his gaze heavy as he glanced at Citrine. Then he shot Kali a look of utter disdain, his voice laced with threat. "If you can't produce the formula, you'll owe me sixteen billion dollars."

Kali's heart plummeted.

She let out a cold scoff, still refusing to come clean. "It's been so long, I can't remember the formula anymore. But my family does. Give me a minute, I'll call home and ask for it."

She leaned over and whispered urgently to Theo, "Please, help me. Call Grandpa and ask-he'll know the formula for the NecroBlitz Tablets. I can't possibly pay back eighteen billion."

Theo gave a reluctant nod. Kali had always been the sensible, clever little sister- he'd never seen her so desperate, so stubborn. But she was his sister, the one he'd grown up with. He couldn't just stand by.

The two slipped out of the auction hall. Once outside, Theo pulled out his phone and dialed Scales.

As soon as the call connected, Theo got straight to the point. "Grandpa, I need the formula for the NecroBlitz Tablets. Tell me."

Scales jolted upright in bed, disbelief written across his face. "What did you just say?"

formula for the NecroBlitz

hesitation. He rummaged through its contents, searching for the

his voice and spoke firmly into the phone. "Theo, bring the NecroBlitz

can't." Theo pressed his lips together,

Scales's tone. "What do

already sold the NecroBlitz Tablets

understood, his voice rising in horror. "Are you out of your mind? That thing must never be

he barked, "Stop the auction right now.

over. If I can't produce the

to catch his breath. When he finally managed to

you wait-I'm

Scales arrived at the charity gala with Talbot in tow. Only then did he discover the whole

Seales struck Kali

If I'd

have taken you in!"

she'd messed up, Kali didn't dare talk back. She just hung her head