The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 276

After searching high and low, the speech was nowhere to be found.

The news made Weston furious. He shot up from his seat, his face red with anger. “How could there be such malicious people at this school? Someone dares to pick on my granddaughter? I’ll make sure they regret it!”

“Dad, calm down,” Raymond said, firmly pushing his hot-tempered father back into his chair as he stood up himself. His expression was grim. “I’ll handle this.”

Just then Citrine returned and walked in on the scene. With a sigh, she pressed down on Raymond’s shoulder, making him sit. “Both of you, stay put. Wait until the competition’s over to investigate.”

Raymond frowned, worry etched in every line of his face. “But your turn’s coming up soon. How are you supposed to go on stage without your speech?”

Weston’s scowl deepened. “Exactly. There are so many people here today. Whoever did this is just waiting to see you humiliated.”

The thought of someone deliberately setting Citrine up made both father and son seethe with rage.

Citrine looked at the two men and spoke steadily. “Don’t worry. I won’t let them get the better of me.”

Soon, the host called Citrine’s name.

Without hesitation, Citrine rose and walked confidently onto the stage.

She took the microphone from the host, but instead of beginning her speech straight away, she smiled and announced, “Just a moment ago, my speech was stolen.”

Her words had barely left her lips when a chorus of mocking voices erupted from students of other schools. “Did you really lose it, or are you just scared to perform and making up excuses?”

“Yeah, if you want to chicken out, just say so. No need to blame a lost speech!”

“I bet you’re just afraid your speech is awful, so you’re hiding behind some fake story.”

Even some parents in the audience frowned at Citrine’s words.

One leaned over to their child and whispered, “Don’t be like that girl. If you’re not up to it, just own up. It’s better than lying about losing your work.”