The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 200

A beautiful person is beautiful, no matter the circumstance.

Just then, a sudden crash erupted behind Citrine and her companion.

Citrine turned toward the commotion and saw a woman berating a young man, her words vicious and cutting.

"Are you a pig? Look at how much you eat—you're going to finish off all the food meant for the whole crew!"

With that, the woman snatched the boy's lunch and hurled it to the ground, scattering rice and vegetables everywhere. The boy's eyes reddened, but he knelt down silently, picking up each grain of food one by one.

Instead of apologizing, the woman's cruelty only intensified.

She kicked him hard in the back and sneered, "You really think you can compete with Clarence for the lead? You're just an extra—landing a supporting role is already more than you deserve. Dreaming about the lead? Pathetic."

It took the boy a moment to gather himself. Finally, he stood, fists clenched, his voice trembling with pent-up anger. "Why shouldn't I hope for more? I'm a better actor than Clarence, I'm younger, I work harder. Why can't I play the lead?"

"If he hadn't bought his way into the production at the last minute, the role would've been mine." As he spoke, his voice broke ever so slightly.

The woman laughed, sharp and derisive. "Why? Because you're a nobody—just a college grad with no family, no connections, no track record, no experience. That's your original sin."

"There's no such thing as what you ‘deserve' in this world. If you want someone to blame, blame yourself for not being powerful enough."

Jake glared at her, a storm brewing behind his eyes. He gritted his teeth and spat out, "One day, you'll see. I'll make it to the top. Don't look down on me just because I'm nobody now."