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.

told her trouble was coming-and

Citrine was already awake. She headed straight to the research center's cafeteria, ordered a quick breakfast, and picked at her food, unable to shake the unease tightening in her chest. Just

fished it out and read the message, her delicate brows knitting together in

father, your grandfather, your brother, and your Uncle Manley are all with me. I hear you care a lot about them. If you want them to stay alive, come alone to the abandoned building in Southside. No cops. If you

was dead-on,

an unfamiliar number, but Citrine didn't need to guess. This had Talbot written all over

reply: Wait there. I'm on

of her colleagues she

at the crumbling old building on Southside. No sign of Talbot. Without

call connected

are you?"

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do care about these guys. I'm surprised, Citrine

thin. "Cut the

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