The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 96

He glared at Citrine, practically grinding his teeth. "You little brat. Have you already forgotten how you got Theo and me thrown in jail last time?"

His reputation had been utterly trashed at that party, and Quentin had become a laughingstock among his friends for weeks afterward.

He'd lost face, lost his dignity—thanks to this infuriating girl.

"But that was ages ago, and you're both out now, aren't you?" Citrine watched him calmly, though a flicker of doubt crossed her mind.

Logically, if this was about getting arrested, it would make more sense for Theo to come after her. She knew exactly how Theo's temper worked—he never let a grudge go unpunished. If he'd wanted revenge, he would have acted immediately, not waited until now.

No, Citrine was certain Quentin wasn't here just because she'd called the cops.

"You think it's that simple? You made us a joke, and now you just shrug it off?" Quentin sneered.

"So what do you want, then?"

He paused, a wicked grin spreading across his face. "Unless you apologize and post a video online clearing my name, I'm not letting this go."

"In your dreams." Citrine's eyes grew cold.

Quentin figured she'd give in eventually, whether she liked it or not. For now, he changed the subject.

"I want to know—what's going on between you and Sebastian?"

So that's what this was really about. Suddenly, everything clicked into place for Citrine.

Last time, Kali had been obsessed with Sebastian, the unrequited love nearly driving her mad. She'd seen Citrine with Sebastian at that diner, and must have hated her ever since.

Citrine hesitated for a second, then said, "We're not close—we've just met a few times."