The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 377

As she left, Citrine slipped the two checks from the table into her purse without a second thought.

Forty million dollars in hand—no wonder even the breeze on her walk back felt sweet.

She mused to herself: if she’d lived her last life with as few moral qualms as she had now, she’d probably have been riding high for years. Too bad she’d been such a naive idiot back then.

But that was fine. This time around, she was going to get everything she wanted.

***

That afternoon, Sebastian was already waiting outside the girls’ dormitory.

Tall and striking, he leaned casually against a pillar, one hand tucked into his pocket, eyes fixed on the entrance.

Students passing by couldn’t help but stare.

“Oh my god, he’s gorgeous. Do you think he has a girlfriend?” one girl squealed in a hushed whisper.

“I wouldn’t get your hopes up,” her friend replied, glancing at his face and lowering her voice conspiratorially. “That’s Sebastian—he’s the one Kali’s got her eye on.”

“Oh—never mind, then.”

Unaware of their conversation, Sebastian kept his gaze locked on the dorm’s front doors.

After a few minutes, Citrine finally emerged.

The instant he saw her, the chill in Sebastian’s eyes melted away, replaced by a softness that was almost startling.

A gentle smile touched his lips, and his whole demeanor shifted—suddenly warm, attentive.

Citrine felt a bit awkward, remembering what Phipps had said about Sebastian having a crush on her.

She studied his face for any sign of affection. There was nothing overt, but she couldn’t deny that his gaze was different from how he looked at anyone else.

She approached, her voice soft. “Ready to go?”

Sebastian hesitated, then blurted out, “There’s a music festival at Chroma Plaza tonight. Want to check it out?”