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 trouble was

at her food, unable to shake the unease tightening

the message, her delicate brows knitting together in

me. I hear you care a lot about them. If you want them to stay alive, come alone to the abandoned building in

her premonition was dead-on, after

but Citrine didn't need to guess. This had Talbot

fired back a reply: Wait there. I'm

and left the research center, telling one of her colleagues she had something urgent to handle. Just like Talbot demanded,

an hour later, Citrine arrived at the crumbling old building on Southside. No sign of Talbot. Without a second thought, she dialed the number that had sent

call connected almost

are you?" Citrine

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do care about these guys. I'm surprised, Citrine Carmichael. I always thought you were ruthless and tight-lipped, but it turns

wearing thin. "Cut the crap. Where are you?" “Upstairs,” Talbot replied

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