The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 655

Just a reckless little brat, thinking she could actually compete with him.

Jonah glanced at Citrine's face and, for a split second, forgot to breathe.

Whatever. If she wanted to play, he'd be gracious enough to humor her. He had nothing better to do anyway-might as well enjoy the show.

He looked at her, a teasing smile tugging at his lips. "If you're up for a game, I'll play along."

"Then let's start now," he added, turning to head toward his car.

"Wait." Citrine's cool voice cut through the air, stopping him in his tracks.

"What is it?" Jonah turned back, a smirk flickering on his face. "Don't tell me you're having second thoughts?" After all, it was Skysunder Ridge they'd be racing—the kind of place people barely made it out of alive. It was only natural for a young girl to get cold feet.

He was about to accept her retreat with a smile when Citrine spoke up, "You already burned a lot of energy in the morning race. Let's set ours for the afternoon. Fair's fair."

Then she added, "My brother will ride shotgun with me. You should find someone to ride with you as well."

Jonah hesitated for a moment, then scoffed and nodded. "Fine."

headed to the dining hall for lunch. After

race, Citrine called out

raised an eyebrow.

shouldn't we add one to our race as well?" Her tone was playful, but there was a glint

paused, then asked, "What

see... If I win, you have to tell my brother 'I'm sorry' ten times—and from now on, every time

"So that's what this is a little sister

"Cut the crap. If you've got it in you,

brimming with confidence. "Deal. If all I have to do is call him

"But if you lose, Wade gets on his knees and apologizes

Wade cut in, answering for her with fierce certainty.

Warmth blossomed in her chest as she looked at him. "Don't worry.

hair, his voice gentle and full of pride. "I believe in

do lose, it's

to kneel? If it made his sister happy, his pride was a small price

know their limits, Jonah thought. Still, if they wanted to play,

said

of Wade's race car, with

Jonah climbed into his own vehicle, another man joining him