The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress (Citrine) novel Chapter 351

On the other side of town, Kali nearly lost it when she saw Citrine’s latest message pop up on her phone.

She was still trying to come up with the perfect insult for that conniving witch when another message arrived.

Citrine Carmichael: He said I’m prettier than you.

Kali’s rage spiked. She muttered under her breath, “That little tramp.”

She furiously typed back: Don’t get cocky. Hastings is just bored and toying with you.

No sooner had she hit send than her phone chimed again.

Citrine: He said I’m prettier than you.

Kali was about ready to throw her phone across the room. “Shut up! You really think you’re good enough for Hastings?”

Citrine: I could run circles around him and still be out of his league. Besides, he said I’m prettier than you.

Slippery little vixen, Kali thought, fuming. All she’s got is that sly, seductive face—what’s she so proud of?

Her patience finally snapped. Kali hurled her phone onto the couch, seething.

Meanwhile, Citrine was lounging comfortably, snacking on fresh fruit and watching her favorite show, completely unbothered by Kali’s messages.

A while later, her phone buzzed again.

Hastings: Are you asleep?

Hastings: When can I see you again?

Citrine glanced at the screen, barely interested, and switched off her phone before popping another piece of fruit into her mouth.

On the other end, Hastings sat staring at his phone, waiting for a reply that never came. An hour passed. Still nothing.

He fired off a few more messages.

Hastings: What are you doing? Why aren’t you answering me?

Hastings: Answer me. Right now.

No response. It was like sending messages into a void.

Finally, unable to stand it any longer, Hastings tried to video call her.

She declined the call within seconds.