The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 344

Hastings hauled his luggage behind Citrine, trailing her in silence before he finally spoke up. “I underestimated you before. You’re… impressive. And you’ve got real character.”

To give away over forty Vitaflux capsules without a second thought—most people wouldn’t dream of doing that.

He genuinely admired her generosity. If the roles were reversed, he doubted he could be as selfless as Citrine.

Citrine paused, turning back to flash him a playful grin. “Funny. Wasn’t it you just a while ago threatening to kill me? Now you’re all sweet and attentive. Don’t tell me you’ve fallen for me?”

She clapped a hand over her mouth, feigning shock.

Hastings pressed his lips together, scowling. “Don’t flatter yourself. There’s no way I’d fall for a brat like you.”

Citrine snorted and shot back, “Oh really? Who was it the other night looking all pitiful, asking if you could come find me—and insisting on giving me your necklace?”

“You—” Hastings hadn’t expected her to bring up that night. His face darkened with embarrassment.

He glared at her, stubborn as ever. “Don’t worry. I’m never going to like you.”

He wasn’t sure if he was trying to convince her—or himself.

Stubborn mutt.

Citrine couldn’t be bothered to argue. She hopped into the car, tossing her bag onto the passenger seat, then called out to Hastings.

“Here, take your junk back. Why don’t you save it for Kali? I don’t need it.” She reached into her pocket and pulled out the necklace Hastings had put around her neck that night, tossing it back to him without a second glance.

Hastings lunged to catch it, terrified it might hit the ground.

He clutched the necklace tightly, glaring at Citrine. “Junk? This is the most important thing I own!”

It was the last keepsake from his mother—his most treasured possession.