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.

his holier-than-thou attitude and arrogance, and growing up, Wade had pulled more than a few pranks on him, both openly and

right now, Wade couldn't care less about any of that. At this moment, his only concern was that Gorman would come back and try to steal his sister's

that jerk would swoop in, scoop her up, and carry her away, leaving Wade-smaller and powerless-no

Share the love?

she could respond, Monica

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

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

years, and having never met her brother before, it was only

trusted Monica and Wade more than anyone

said sincerely, "Don't worry. I'll be

were arriving, invitations