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 boring not

at him, her expression hovering somewhere between a

hard.

finally spoke, her tone mild but icy. "Mr. Griffin, whether

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

what could he do? She had saved him once on

she wouldn't invite him, he'd just

you clearly want me at Curry's birthday and

her, I wouldn't be caught dead at your party," he

you any favors, Wade. After tonight, we're settling things once and for all at

could only stare. When had she ever invited

when had his birthday party turned

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

Jonah wanted to tag along, so

reserved a private room at a restaurant, and a few of

like an overzealous puppy, barely giving her space to breathe. He chattered nonstop,

for her part, was quickly

up as Wade's sister?" Jonah

behind the wheel. You

then brightened.

Iné

sister instead? I'm an

perks. I'll look out for you from now

him

who'd been sharing a