The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 632

Theo had never met a woman as difficult as Citrine.

Rather than discouraging him, her resistance only stoked his desire to win her

over.

But the more persistent Theo became, the more Citrine detested him.

She decided to confront him head-on. "Mr. Glenwood, you're wasting your time," she said bluntly. "Men like you are exactly the type I can't stand. I don't care what your motives are, but I'm warning you keep your distance."

It was the first time anyone had loathed him so openly. Strangely, Theo found it amusing. Instead of backing off, he became even more determined.

Yet Citrine's attitude remained icy.

One afternoon, a commotion broke out by the indoor pool. Citrine was surrounded by a crowd, voices rising in heated argument. In the chaos, both she and Jeanette ended up tumbling into the water.

Theo didn't hesitate for a second-he dove straight in.

All around, people shouted Jeanette's name. The Iverson brothers, without a moment's thought, jumped in after her too.

Everyone was rushing to save Jeanette. A heaviness settled in Citrine's chest; for

of a joke at Jeanette's birthday party. But then, suddenly, strong arms encircled her from behind, guiding her slowly up

around. Seeing the face behind her,

solid ground, Theo, ever the gentleman, wrapped her in a towel and

her attitude softened a little after what he'd

into" her, always

truly fond of him. So, for the next two years, he handled

one day, he discovered that Citrine had RH-negative blood. Thoughts of his own sister, Kali, flashed through his mind, and a daring

in front of Citrine, pretending to drown his sorrows

illness. Playing

compassion, he managed to

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her-without ever saying it outright-to become Kali's

as she became Kali's lifeline, Citrine never once complained. Each time she gave

Realizing this, Theo

him one day with a keepsake locket. That was when

Theo began to treat Jeanette like family, just as he did

expense at an auction, bidding extravagantly to buy

meeting up with Jeanette more and

wasn't long before Citrine learned about how frequently Theo was