The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 796

Sebastian's heart leapt into his throat, and in the end, he couldn't hold back-he rushed forward.

He knew, deep down, that Citrine would never say yes to Vester. But standing there, watching the person he loved being confessed to by someone else, all reason flew out the window.

At that very moment, Citrine was about to turn Vester down.

That was when Sebastian strode over.

Before Citrine could even react, he stepped between her and Vester, blocking her view.

Facing Citrine, Sebastian positioned himself squarely between her and Vester, shielding her. His eyes were lowered, his gaze gentle. "Citrine, it's getting late. We should head out."

Citrine glanced at her phone-he was right, it was late.

She was just about to say goodbye to Vester when a cold voice sounded behind her.

"Mr. Vesper, why are you in such a hurry? Are you afraid Ms. Carmichael will accept my proposal?"

Sebastian turned, and all pretense of politeness vanished from his expression. "And what makes you so sure she would?"

His tone was edged with mockery. "You may have broken with your father, but do you really think your father, your brother, and your little sister will just let it go? Can you guarantee they'll never come after you?"

Vester said nothing.

a thin smile. "See? You can't even sort out your own family. Yet you expect her to give up

retort-he had to admit, Sebastian was right. He hadn't

stood locked in a silent standoff. The air between them

Vester. "Mr. Vester, thank you for your feelings. But I don't love you, and I could never give up my family and

all your help these past few

hand, and

watch as they walked away, struggling to process what had

party, Citrine planned to return

way to the

far behind, several other cars

they approached a stoplight and she sensed something

think we're

Sebastian checked the rearview

eyes narrowing.

than one car.

guys

working for

family."

down his Mirage Cay operation was like cutting off

be furious—he's getting