The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 811

In the days that followed, Sebastian started "running into❞ her even more often. To call them coincidences would be a stretch; it was clear he'd planned every meeting well in advance.

Citrine wasn't stupid. She saw right through it from the start.

Since there was no use trying to dodge him, she simply gave in and let things happen as they would.

That afternoon, Sebastian arrived right on time, just as he had every other day. The moment Citrine stepped out of the school gates, she saw his familiar car parked by the curb. Sebastian leaned casually against the hood, his eyes lighting up the second he spotted her. He waved, grinning with such warmth it was impossible not to notice.

She had to admit, he did have a certain charm when he smiled-gentle, inviting, the sort of guy who made you feel like the world was a little softer. Citrine had always liked men with that kind of easy warmth. She found herself staring, momentarily lost in thought, before snapping out of it and making her way over.

Sebastian's smile grew even wider as she approached. He looked her square in the eye. "There's a new movie out. Want to go see it together?"

His gaze was bright, full of hope.

"Sure," Citrine replied in the end, unable to bring herself to say no.

Sebastian's face lit up with delight. He quickly moved to open the passenger door for her.

She gave him a quick glance and slid into the seat without another word.

They headed downtown to the main shopping center. Sebastian picked up the tickets he'd reserved, then bought popcorn and drinks before they made their way into the theater.

The movie was a big release, and the place was packed. By the time they found their seats, the lights were already dimming and the opening credits were rolling.

Meanwhile, in the very back row, Theo Glenwood and Quentin Aldridge spotted Citrine as she sat down. They both spoke up at once.

"Citrine."

"Citrine."

sitting between them. She shot Citrine a withering glare filled with jealousy

down to confront Citrine and leave her behind. It had taken forever

with a silent

in chaos. Watching Sebastian, she remembered how he'd appeared at the auction as the chairman of Stellaris Group. Was it true? If it was, what right did Citrine have

had grown up with Theo and Quentin; they

more.

them had any interest in the film

stand the sight of

and Sebastian, oblivious to all this, were

they made their way out of the theater, Theo finally couldn't hold back.

voice made both Citrine and Sebastian stop in their tracks. They turned to find Theo storming toward them, his

going on between you two?"

to run into him here.

Theo's line of sight. His tone was cold. "And what business is it of yours? Do we need to

Theo's eyes darkened.

of it. If Sebastian really was the chairman, why had he always let Theo and Quentin walk all over him in the past? But if he wasn't, then how had

added up. But one thing was clear: he wasn't about to let

voice was icy as he warned, "Sebastian, I don't care who you are. Citrine is mine. Stay away from her-or

slightly, but didn't bother to dwell on the question of his

make this clear, Theo. I'm not

always take his side. Now, almost by reflex,

all he saw was coldness—a detached

his lips together, all

yanked Theo back, regarding