The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 670

This time, Theo didn't follow her.

He stood there, frozen in place for a long while before finally wandering off, looking utterly lost.

That afternoon, Citrine arranged to meet Sebastian Vesper-a friend she hadn't seen in ages.

She'd mulled over this meeting for weeks, so today, she was determined to go through with it.

When she reached the restaurant, Citrine glanced at her watch. She was already about ten minutes late.

Silently, she cursed Theo for making her late, drew a steadying breath, and headed into the private dining room she'd reserved.

Sebastian was already inside, waiting.

He wore a crisp black dress shirt and tailored black slacks, the outfit emphasizing his broad shoulders and slim waist. The whole look radiated a cool, commanding confidence.

For a moment, Citrine felt almost disoriented, unsure which side of Sebastian she was about to encounter.

That uncertainty faded when he stood up, greeting her with a gentle, affectionate smile.

He looked genuinely happy to see her, his voice tinged with excitement. "Citrine, you're here!"

the softer side of

I'm late. A dog blocked my way and wouldn't stop barking, no matter

I'm just relieved you're okay,"

put into words how happy he was to

into a strange, deep sleep. When he finally woke, he'd heard the shocking news: Citrine Carmichael-the Carmichael family's

believe it. Several times, he'd tried to visit her at Crestwood Medical Research Center, only to

had

online that her condition had

himself the slightest bit

he got her call today,

to this restaurant in the morning and waited from eight

placed their orders, the conversation turned

only just found out what happened to you," Sebastian said

like you're the one who caused

guilty, it's the people who

his lips together, saying

not to be by her side when her life was in danger? That he'd been powerless, unable to even

this, Citrine wisely let the

a while longer. After a comfortable pause, Sebastian finally asked, "So, what did you want to talk