The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 728

Citrine was about to protest, insisting she didn't need the help, but seeing how determined he was, she finally closed her eyes.

Once her eyes were shut, Sebastian pressed his fingers a bit more firmly against her temples.

The cool touch of his fingertips circled gently, easing away the tension that had been throbbing at her head. Slowly, the discomfort faded, replaced by a soothing calm.

She couldn't help but ask, "Sebastian, have you ever done this before? You're awfully good at it."

"Maybe I'm just naturally gifted," he replied. Sebastian paused briefly at her question, unable to hold back a soft laugh.

Citrine let the conversation drop, surrendering to the comforting sensation of his skillful hands.

Watching as the tension in her brow melted away, Sebastian couldn't help but smile to himself.

As he continued, drowsiness crept up on Citrine, and before she knew it, she had drifted off to sleep.

Once he realized she'd dozed off, Sebastian's hands stilled, though he remained in the same careful posture, not wanting to disturb her.

He found himself studying her peaceful features, emotions surging within him.

If Citrine had opened her eyes at that moment, she would have seen the fierce, unmistakable tenderness in Sebastian's gaze-so intense it could have burned

her.

brushed a stray strand of hair from her face with the gentlest touch. Whatever you

of everything she'd entrusted to him, he allowed

destination, and Citrine stirred awake. The moment she opened her eyes, she sensed something

his arm curled behind her neck, half

she immediately pulled away, gently

eyes as well. Their gazes met, and

voice from the front seat: "Ms. Chairman,

herself, stepping out of the car ahead

watched her retreating figure with an amused smile, then followed after

hotel, Carlotta Yarbrough handed out room keys to everyone. Each

accommodations were impressive; from the window, the vast blue sea stretched out as far as the eye

room, Citrine unpacked her suitcase and was about to change clothes

walked over and pulled the

with a bright smile. "Citrine, the team's planning to

and they made me promise

"Sure,

added with a mischievous grin, "Oh, and

but laugh.

had freshened up and changed into the bikini she'd brought

practically a rite of passage to get great photos