The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 531

Wade's face twisted with fury as soon as he heard Kali's words. Without thinking, he snatched up Citrine's half-finished drink and flung it right at Kali's face.

He glared at her, his tone venomous. "Who the hell are you calling ungrateful? Don't think for a second that just because you're a woman, I won't lay a hand on you."

Kali froze, the cold liquid dripping down her cheeks, her expression hardening by the second. She fought to keep her temper in check, pushing aside her damp hair and forcing a pleasant tone. "Mr. Saunders, don't be angry. I'm only upset for you and your sister's sake."

"After all, you two have been nothing but kind to Citrine, but she just doesn't seem to appreciate it."

Wade was about to lash out again when Monica raised a hand to stop him.

Monica rose from her seat, fixing Kali with a cool, enigmatic stare. "So, what is it you actually want from us?"

Kali smiled, her tone syrupy. "Miss Saunders, we really don't have any ulterior motives. We just happened to witness how sincerely you both invited Citrine, only to be met with her cold shoulder. It was hard to watch, that's all."

watch?" Monica's

Crestwood University. Ever since freshman orientation, she's been tangled up with all sorts of older and younger guys. Even Hastings—the one I've known since

is the real Citrine. You don't know what she's really like-you've been fooled by

thought. The only reason the Saunders siblings even bother with her is because

actually treated her with some respect,

Hilda, adopting her mentor's pride and ruthless precision. Wade might be a spoiled trust-fund brat,

believe that two proud, combative people like the Saunders siblings would just shrug off

Monica and Wade's faces were contorted with barely contained rage, struggling not to throttle

wanted to see just what Kali was

flashed in Kali's eyes as she faced the siblings. She took the initiative, her voice laced with

at them hopefully,

she

to everyone tonight-she had nothing left. But if she could use this chance to ingratiate