The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 654

Wade's face was dark as a thundercloud, his fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white. But just then, he felt a small, soft hand gently tug at his fist, prying his fingers open one by one.

He glanced down, caught off guard by the sight of his little sister's eyes looking up at him—so bright and clear, it was like staring into a sky full of stars.

She gazed at him with utter seriousness. "Big brother, do you want me to help you get your dignity back?"

Wade had no idea that the storm on his face melted away the moment he met his sister's shining eyes, leaving only an expression of helpless affection.

He couldn't help but laugh when she offered to "get his dignity back." She must be joking, he thought. Playing along, he said, "Sure. Your big brother's had a rough day. Citrine, I'll leave it to you to settle the score."

No sooner had he spoken than Citrine turned her attention to Jonah, who sat across from them, looking smug and triumphant.

A sly smile curled on her lips as she scoffed, "Jonah, you won, I'll give you that. But my brother kept his end of the bargain. Yet you still had to humiliate him. Don't you think that's a little ungracious?"

"What did you say?" Jonah's expression soured in an instant. He'd been so

absorbed in mocking Wade that he hadn't even noticed Citrine until she spoke. When he finally looked at her, a flicker of surprise flashed across his face, but he quickly looked away, feigning indifference.

you're pretty, I'm going to go easy on

ignored his bluster. "That limited edition race car of yours? It was a birthday gift from my brother to

Citrine continued, "How about this: let's race. Just

she finished, Monica and Wade's faces

grabbing Citrine's arm in concern. "No, Citrine, I don't agree. The Skysunder Ridge track

not worth risking yourself for Wade's sake. He can survive a few

family, Wade kad already seen

Circuit-she'd bailed him out of a tough spot then so he

that didn't mean he was okay

if I get humiliated a little. There's no

only would he never forgive himself, but neither family-the

others chimed in, trying to talk Citrine

years. wouldn't take this on if I wasn't sure I could handle it." She

finished what she started and never picked a fight she couldn't

a long, silent exchange, Monica and Wade

for a moment. "Okay, but on