NovelXXXChapter 346 After the news broke on social media, Citrine's past becan open book, and the intefell for her all over again-if anything, people just felt more protective and affectionate toward her. In just a matter of hours, her follower count soared by hundreds of thousands.
Ingrid, Lisa, and Jane also dug into Citrine's story online, learning everything they'd never known. Suddenly, everyone finally understood why her casual gifts were always so extravagant. After all, she was the heiress of Havencrest-the Carmichael family's only daughter, a real-life princess in every sense.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMeanwhile, across the city, Kali was holed up in her apartment, seething as she scrolled through the news online. Fury boiled over, and she trashed everything within reach-glasses shattered, picture frames splintered, anything that could break, did.
Kali's mood was ruined for the whole day.
Theo called that evening, immediately picking up on his little sister's lackluster tone. "Kali, don't be upset. I'm heading out tonight with Hastings and Quentin at the bar. Cunwind with us?" "Sure," Kali agreed without a second thought. The mention of Hastings and Quentin lit a spark in her, and she actually managed a small smile.
That night, Theo booked a private suite at the bar. Hastings and Quentin had already arrived early and were slouched in a corner, cigarettes dangling from their lips, both looking a million miles away.
"What's gotten into you two tonight?" Theo asked, genuinely curious. "You look like the world's ending." Quentin ground out his cigarette with an annoyed flick, jaw clenched tight. "Theo, I still can't let it go. Just thinking about that bastard who madea laughingstock in our circle-I swear, I could punch a hole in the wall." "You've got no idea. I showed up at that party the other night, and the second those jerks saw me, they just started snickering. Nearly lost it right there." All the guys knew what had happened to Quentin; Hastings was no exception. He'd cin with a sour mood himself, but Quentin's misery actually brightened his spirits a little.
"Oh, you think it's funny?" Quentin shot Hastings a glare, then turned to Theo. "Any news yet, Theo? The Glenwood family always has ears everywhere, but still nothing?" Theo's gaze darkened as he dropped his eyes. "Nothing yet," he replied quietly. Quentin sighed, slumping back into the couch, looking utterly defeated. "Whoever this guy is, he's got connections. Even you Glenwoods can't dig up anything." Theo kept quiet, then turned to Hastings. "Look, Quentin's got every right to be like this. But what's up with you? You don't even smoke, usually." He hesitated before asking, "Is it because of Kali?" Theo knew perfectly well both Hastings and Quentin had feelings for his sister.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"No," Hastings shot back, a bit too quickly.
But his mind was tangled up with that memory of Citrine tossing him the necklace -he couldn't shake the image, and it gnawed at him.
He looked back at Theo and Quentin, suddenly sitting upright. "Ever have that happen? Meet someone, know they're trouble, and yet you just want to get closer anyway?" Theo blinked in surprise. "Hastings, are you saying you've got a girl you like?"
The prospect sent a surge of relief through Quentin. One less rival for Kali! His voice was almost gleeful: "Don't even question it, man. You've totally fallen for her." Hastings her." his lips together but didn't deny it. Quentin's words echoed in his head: "You've totally fallen for
Just then, the door swung open and Kali strode in, glancing around before fixing a mock-shocked look on Hastings. "Hastings, who's the lucky girl you've fallen for?"
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