NovelXXXChapter 412 "Let's go out." Citrine was scrolling through her phone when the message popped up. She replied almost instantly: Where? Sendyour location.
Her reply was so businesslike that anyone overhearing might have mistaken them for coworkers instead of a couple. Hastings couldn't help but laugh.
"Look at him-grinning like he just hit the jackpot," Quentin snorted.
Theo chimed in, "Looks like Hastings is really smitten this time." Both Theo and Quentin had always been curious about Hastings' mysterious girlfriend. They'd wondered what kind of woman could make Hastings finally move on from his five or six-year crush on Kali. To them, no woman in the world could possibly compare to Kali.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhen Citrine arrived, Hastings went downstairs to greet her in person.
They cup together, Hastings leading the way with Citrine right behind. The moment Theo and Quentin saw Citrine, their eyes widened in shock. Almost at the stime, they jumped up from the couch.
"You?!" Quentin blurted out, pointing at Citrine in disbelief.
Theo, on the other hand, managed to keep his composure, but he didn't take his eyes off Citrine from the moment she stepped in.
Citrine ignored their stunned silence, bypassed any greetings, and found herself a seat. "You guys know each other?" Hastings looked around, puzzled by the awkward tension. Citrine was the first to speak. "Nope. Never met." Since Citrine had said so, Hastings shrugged it off and sat down right next to her.
The two of them chatted idly, but to anyone watching, there was an unmistakable closeness between them. Meanwhile, although Theo and Quentin were still sitting beside Kali, their attention was fixed on Citrine and Hastings.
With everyone's gaze on Citrine, Kali's expression darkened.
She could understand if it was just Hastings, but what was going on with Theo and Quentin? Had they fallen under that vixen's spell too? Kali's practiced smile nearly faltered. She forced herself to maintain the poise expected of a wealthy heiress, quietly calling out to Theo and Quentin in hopes of snapping them out of it.
But it was as if she didn't exist. Even Quentin, who usually clung to her, completely ignored her. She called their names several times, but neither responded.
Kali's patience finally snapped. She stood up abruptly and raised her voice. "Theo, Quentin!" That did the trick. The two finally snapped back to reality.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmTheo: "What's up?" Quentin: "Sorry, Kali. I zoned out for a second."
Kali's expression softened a little. Looking at them, she said sweetly "Theo, I'm thirsty: Could you go getsfruit tea from that café on the south side of town?" "Of course," Theo said with a gentle smile, ruffling his sister's hair like he'd done since they were kids. Seeing only Theo get up, Kali added, "Quentin, why don't you go with him? Maybe pick up spastries and snacks while you're at it." "Sure thing." Quentin grabbed his car keys and followed Theo out without a second thought.
Once they were gone, the large private room felt suddenly empty, leaving only Citrine, Hastings, and Kali.
Kali made her move, sliding into the seat next to Hastings. Just like when they were little, she wrapped hem arms around his and looked up at him with wide, pleading eyes. "Hastings, I'm on my period and feel awful. Could you please go buy spads for me?"
"Buy them yourself." Hastings' expression darkened as he pulled his arm away without hesitation. He shot alquick glance at Citrine, and only Kol with relaxed when he saw that her face betrayed no emotion.
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