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

A dog blocked my way and wouldn't stop barking,

I'm just relieved you're okay," Sebastian

happy he

fallen into a strange, deep sleep. When he finally woke,

to visit her at Crestwood Medical Research Center, only

being able to see her had

few days later, he finally saw online

allow himself the

he got her call today, he was almost

he'd come to this restaurant in the morning and waited from eight until their

in and placed

I'm sorry. I was unconscious for a while and only just found out what happened to you," Sebastian said his

not like you're the one who

it's the people who actually

pressed his lips together, saying

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

wisely let the

Sebastian finally