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!"

was the softer side of him

smiled in relief and took the seat beside him. "Sorry I'm late. A dog blocked my way

alright. I'm just relieved you're okay," Sebastian replied

words how happy

fallen into a strange, deep sleep. When he finally woke, he'd heard the

Several times, he'd tried to visit her at Crestwood Medical Research Center, only to be turned away at the

see her had nearly

finally saw online that her

himself the slightest

her call today, he was almost

that, after they'd set the meeting time he'd come to this restaurant in the morning and waited from eight until their two o'clock

and placed their orders,

was unconscious for a while and only just found out what happened to you," Sebastian said his voice heavy with guilt, as if he'd

like you're

should feel guilty, it's the people who actually did something

pressed his lips together, saying

her life was in danger?

wisely let the

pause, Sebastian finally asked, "So, what did you want to talk