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

obvious enough. "I mean,

on-it'd be pretty

him, her expression hovering somewhere between a smile

feeling uneasy, Jonah swallowed hard. "Why aren't

icy. "Mr. Griffin, whether you're bored or not really has

stared at her, stunned. 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

but what could he do? She had saved him once on Skysunder Ridge, and that

invite him, he'd just

at Curry's birthday and already accepted my

it weren't for her, I wouldn't be caught dead at your party," he added with a

turned his glare on Wade. "And don't think I'm doing you any favors,

stare. When had she

when had his birthday party turned into Jonah's

just rolled his eyes. "Bring it on,

wanted to tag

after, Curry reserved a private room at a restaurant, and

latched onto Citrine like an overzealous puppy, barely giving her space to

part, was quickly going

did you end up as Wade's

behind the wheel. You deserve better than

then brightened.

Iné

you be my little sister instead? I'm an only

I'll look out for you from

just gave him a blank

who'd been sharing a