The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 249

The next day, Manley handed the USB drive over to the local police. Phelps and Zack were brought in for questioning immediately, and with all the evidence stacked against them, both were sentenced without much delay.

After everything was cleared up, Manley’s company, Deep Horizon Enterprises, finally ceased all their underhanded tactics against The Carmichael Group.

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Summer break always seemed to fly by. Just a week later, Havencrest Primus Academy was back in session.

That morning, Raymond personally drove Citrine to school.

As soon as she stepped out of the car, Citrine spotted Jeanette and Clifford climbing out of a Rolls-Royce on the other side of the parking lot.

The Iverson family was bankrupt, yet they could still afford to ride around in a Rolls-Royce? Citrine scoffed quietly at the sight.

She was about to turn away when a man leaned out of the Rolls’ window, catching her eye.

He looked at Jeanette with a fond smile, calling out, “Jeanette, I’ll pick you two up this afternoon, alright?”

Jeanette beamed and, linking arms with Clifford, disappeared through the school gates.

When did he get back? Citrine stared at the man’s familiar profile, her eyes clouding with unspoken thoughts.

Meanwhile, inside Classroom 20, sophomore year—

Jeanette looked stunning that day—every inch of her was dressed in designer labels. She settled into her seat, expecting the usual crowd of boys and girls to swarm around her, eager for her attention.

It had always been that way: all she had to do was sit down, and the others would come running, vying to make her smile.

But today, ten minutes ticked by and not a single person approached. The classroom was alive with chatter, but everyone clustered in their own groups, laughing and joking, leaving Jeanette alone at her desk.