The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 712

Even though she'd never actually met her eldest brother, just hearing Inez talk about him, Citrine could feel how much he doted on her.

He must be a wonderful brother.

A small spark of anticipation flickered inside her-she found herself wanting to meet him.

Everyone seemed excited about the news, everyone except Monica and Wade.

Gorman was Monica's biological brother, but they were only half-siblings, and their relationship had never been particularly close. Gorman rarely showed much warmth; his perpetual sternness had always made Monica a little uneasy around him.

In fact, Monica felt much closer to Wade, her uncle's son, than she ever did to her own brother.

As for Wade, he and Gorman couldn't be more different. While Gorman was a prodigy from a young age-exceptional at everything and hailed as a genius- Wade was always goofing off, chasing after stray cats and dogs, never taking anything seriously. The contrast between them was stark; Gorman barely acknowledged Wade's existence, as if even looking at him might somehow sully his own eyes.

attitude and arrogance, and growing up, Wade had pulled

moment, his only concern was that Gorman would come back and try

Whenever Wade tried to get close to her as a kid, that jerk would swoop in, scoop her up, and carry her away, leaving Wade-smaller and powerless-no choice but to watch his big brother monopolize his little sister. Pulling Citrine aside, Wade whispered urgently, "Listen, you've got to promise me —when you see our big brother, you can't just forget about me, okay? You have

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surprise, and before she could respond, Monica jumped in. "He's right, Citrine-you have

and she added, "But Citrine, you should know, our brother has grown colder over the years. No matter what happens, just be careful when

nodded earnestly. "Monica's right. He's changed a lot these past years. Honestly, he gives me

these years, and having never met her brother before,

Citrine trusted Monica and Wade

and said

now, more guests were arriving, invitations