The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 667

Leda was finally, completely cast out of the Swift family.

By the time Citrine heard about it, three days had already passed.

When she saw the news, a slow smile curled on Citrine's lips, her eyes shining with growing amusement.

After this, everyone could see clearly just how much the Saunders family valued Citrine.

It was May, and the weather was turning hot.

That afternoon, as Citrine stepped out of school, she spotted a familiar figure waiting in the distance.

He was hard to miss—a man in a crisp white shirt and tailored black trousers, the kind of good looks that naturally drew attention in any crowd.

Just by standing there, he attracted a steady stream of girls, each one hoping to catch his eye.

One bold girl, pretty and confident, couldn't resist. She walked right up to him and asked, "Hey handsome, can I get your number?”

The man, distracted, kept glancing past her, clearly searching for someone else. Only when she spoke did he finally look at her just a single glance before turning away.

was cold and

stung in front of her friends, flushed with embarrassment. She didn't back down, though. Instead, she shouted, "With an attitude like that, I hope you

that, she stormed off, dragging her friends with her in a swirl of

fixed elsewhere, waiting. Finally,

called out, loud enough for everyone

notice. Theo panicked and hurried after her.

the relief he'd felt when he first learned she was safe. He'd tried for days to run into her, but every time

today. Today,

determined to talk.

when they'd first gotten together.

had a real

long strides,

what I'm wearing," he said, nearly

was just a shirt

isn't my concern. Get lost." She rolled her

undaunted. "But look! These clothes mean

he just wanted her to

eyes pleaded