The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 557

Before coming over, Sebastian had rehearsed so many things he wanted to say to her, but the moment he saw her, all the words vanished.

Right now, he was still finding his feet, unable to offer her any real support.

She was the CEO of CICI Group-a top graduate from a prestigious university, a bestselling author, raised in a privileged family, every bit as brilliant as she was accomplished.

And he? He was nothing, really. The gap between them couldn't have been wider -she belonged to the stars, and he was still earthbound.

Sebastian used to believe he could catch up to her someday. But as time passed, he realized she was growing so fast that there was no way he could ever keep pace. All he could do was look up to her, always chasing an impossible distance.

After a long silence, Sebastian apologized, his voice low. "I'm sorry. Something like this happens to you, and there's nothing I can do except check in on you." As he spoke, sadness flickered in his eyes.

Citrine was quiet for a moment. Then she looked up at him, her gaze unwavering, lips parting just enough to speak: "That's true."

Sebastian pressed his lips together, his lashes trembling.

With a bitterness he couldn't hide, he muttered, "If only I were a little better."

At that, Citrine's eyes shifted, just slightly.

identities often have

the

Sebastian wasn't talented. He was simply trapped in a painful memory

real Sebastian was the mastermind behind Stellaris Group—a CEO who'd built

had just said, a

at him intently. "Did you mean it? When you

smile. "I did. Anything you need, whatever it is I just

he was worlds apart from her. He'd made up his mind then-if he couldn't stand at her side, he'd be her loyal companion, devoted

for a while longer. "So, whatever

it's what you want, I'll do

of a smile played at Citrine's

She was starting

Vermillion Vanguard would both be his, and

quickened

"I haven't decided what I want you to

what she was really thinking; he was

while