The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 596

Chapter 596

Talbot shot Theo a surprised look, his tone sharp. "Theo, you've never been this soft-hearted before."

He paused, as if something had suddenly occurred to him, then asked, almost suspiciously, "Don't tell me you've fallen for that woman?"

Theo's eyes widened in alarm. "I-I have not!"

Talbot let out a weary sigh. Seeing his son react as if someone had stepped on his tail, how could he not know? The truth was written all over Theo's face.

Talbot's expression darkened, his words stern. "Don't even think about it, Theo. That woman despises the Glenwood family. You and she are destined to be on opposite sides."

"You're overthinking it. I don't like her," Theo muttered, lips pressed into a stubborn line, refusing to admit anything.

Talbot said nothing more.

That night, Citrine tossed and turned, unable to find any peace. A vague sense of foreboding gnawed at her, growing stronger with every passing minute.

instincts told her

ordered a quick breakfast, and picked at her food, unable to shake the unease tightening

read the message, her delicate brows knitting together in

hear you care a lot about them. If you want them to stay alive, come

her premonition was dead-on,

came from an unfamiliar number, but Citrine didn't

reply: Wait there. I'm

her colleagues she had something urgent to handle. Just like Talbot demanded, she didn't call

Southside. No sign of Talbot.

call connected almost

you?"

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came from the other end. "You got here fast. Guess you really do care about these guys. I'm surprised, Citrine Carmichael. I always thought you were

"Cut the crap. Where

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