The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 762

Jonah was a master at making a dramatic exit. He shot a cold glare at the Blacks and gave a dismissive snort. "I'm out of here. Pretend I was never even here."

But halfway to the door, he spun around, marched back, and snatched the gift out of the attendant's hands. "Actually, I'm taking this back. You're not getting anything from me."

Without missing a beat, Jonah sauntered up to Citrine, tossed the gift her way, and grinned. "Hey, here. This is for you now."

Citrine barely managed to catch it, surprised by the sudden turn of events.

The Blacks could only stare, speechless. This was the first time they'd ever seen someone so shamelessly take back a gift and hand it off to someone else. Truly eye-opening.

After Citrine and her group left, the remaining guests quickly filtered out, leaving only the Blacks alone in the vast, echoing hall.

Bartley's face contorted with fury as he turned on Mrs. Black and delivered a resounding slap.

The sound of slaps and cries soon filled the empty room, echoing off the marble.

Meanwhile, Jonah was hot on Citrine's heels, sticking to her side like a burr.

"You guys heading out to celebrate Curry's birthday?" he asked, looking at Curry with open disdain.

"Yeah," Citrine replied coolly.

Curry coughed awkwardly, trying to play it casual. "Well... I just happen to be free later."

He'd made his intentions more than clear; after all, he'd just stood up for Citrine against the Blacks. Surely she wouldn't just ignore that. He waited, certain Citrine would invite him along. But several seconds ticked by, and Citrine remained silent.

Wade and Curry exchanged glances, both reading Jonah's mind. Citrine, of course, was no exception.

onah, oblivio

he hadn't been obvious enough.

be pretty boring not to

expression hovering somewhere between a smile and a

hard. "Why aren't

finally spoke, her tone mild but icy. "Mr. Griffin, whether you're bored or not really

He'd given her so much face tonight-humiliated the Blacks for her, even handed over the gift meant for Curry. The least she could do was invite him to the party herself. But she didn't

he do? She had saved him once on Skysunder Ridge, and that debt

he'd just have to swallow his pride

a haughty sniff. "Since you clearly want me at Curry's birthday and already accepted my gift, I suppose I

be caught

his glare on Wade. "And don't think I'm doing you any favors, Wade. After tonight, we're settling things once and for all at

only stare. When

Since when had his

eyes. "Bring it on, man. Who's afraid

bother arguing. If Jonah wanted to

a restaurant, and a

an overzealous puppy, barely giving her space to breathe. He chattered nonstop, his mouth running a mile

her part,

did you end up as Wade's sister?" Jonah grumbled,

legend behind the wheel. You deserve

paused, then

Iné

sister

all the perks. I'll look out for you from

just gave him

who'd been sharing a