Reborn Heiress: A New Beginning

Chapter 819

On the second and third day of the New Year, Citrine was swept along by the Carmichaels and the Saunders as

they visited relatives. Not only did she leave with a stack of generous holiday envelopes, but she also won the

affection of nearly every aunt, uncle, and cousin she met—becoming, for a moment, the "golden child" everyone

wished they had.

If it had been her old self, she would have been overwhelmed, almost anxious about being the center of so much

affection.

But now, with a loving family by her side, all that warmth kindled a voice inside her loud, clear, and unshakeable.

Citrine Carmichael, look at you. You deserve this. You deserve to be loved by everyone.

If your last life ended the way it did, it was only because you had the misfortune to meet all the wrong people. It

was their cruelty, not your unworthiness.

Magnolia.

Ever since Jeanette Iverson's true colors were exposed by Theo Glenwood, and after she'd been suspended for a

few days for lashing out and hurting someone, Jeanette found herself unable to stay in Crestwood any longer.

The school sent her an expulsion notice. For now, she was finished here.

Luckily, Jeanette had cultivated a number of friendships-mostly with boys. One of them was Chuck, whose family

ran a successful restaurant chain, and who had made a small fortune as a livestream influencer over the past

couple of years.

To Jeanette, no matter how much money Chuck's family had, they were still new money-loud, flashy, and utterly

beneath her standards, at least in the past.

But times had changed. These days, Chuck was the most eligible bachelor she had access to, and more

importantly, he was willing to drop his studies at hand take her abroad with him.

It wasn't exactly an Ivy League school, but where there were trust-fund kids and spoiled heirs, there were always

opportunities.

She couldn't stay in her hcountry anymore, so following Chuck overseas seemed like a golden ticket.

After all, the world was full of wealthy international students, and with Chuck as a stepping stone, she was sure

her looks would help her find someone even richer.

Jeanette's mind worked with dazzling speed, calculating her odds and options with a cunning sharper than ever.

Meanwhile, Chuck had no clue what was going on behind her pretty eyes. He just kept introducing her to his

foreign friends, pride oozing from every word.

Chuck was average-looking at best, so having a girlfriend as striking as Jeanette felt like winning the lottery. He

doted on her, indulging her every whim.

Tonight, Chuck's new circle of friends had gathered for a party. When he introduced Jeanette, the guys all played

along, greeting her as "sis-in-law" with a wink and a nudge.

Among the group of tall, glamorous Western women, Jeanette's petite build and delicate features drew plenty of

attention.

"Wow, Chuck-your girlfriend is gorgeous!"

"Man, | can't believe | get to study at the sschool as her. Luckiest break of my life."

"I've seen a lot of Northriver girls, but none as pretty as her."

On and on it went, each compliment loftier than the last, placing Jeanette on a pedestal and making her bask in

the glow.

She enjoyed every minute of it, head held high, savoring a respect she'd never felt before.

With so many hungry eyes on her, Jeanette's pride swelled inside her chest. The more they fawned over her, the

more she felt she deserved better than Chuck. Chuck, oblivious, kept his arm around her, bragging to anyone

who'd listen. Jeanette half-closed her eyes, a flicker of impatience passing through them. Just then, someone

called out, "Heads up, the birthday boy's here!"

Jeanette's eyes lit up instantly. Chuck had mentioned this birthday guest before- a royal, apparently, from an old-

money family.

She quickly pulled out a mirror and touched up her makeup, making sure every detail was perfect before

glancing at the door.

A few minutes later, a tall,

dark-skinned man entered. He

wasn't classically handsome, but he had a commanding height, and the

watch on his wrist was clearly worth a small fortune. s

He nodded to the group before making his way to the center seat that everyone instinctively cleated for him.

Every move he made spoke of privilege and nobility. s

Jeanette's initial excitement turned to confusion.

A Black man? Wasn't he supposed to be royalty?

She leaned close to Chuck and whispered, "What's going on? | thought you said

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it over in her hands, her eyes sparkled again.

He really was loaded.

African or not, royalty was royalty. If she married him, her days would be paved with luxuries.

Jeanette made a quiet plan to keep this prince as a backup option.

As the only petite woman in the group, she couldn't help but stand out, and before

long, the African prince-Leif-noticed her.

"Chuck, is this your Northriver girlfriend? She's stunning," Leif said, a glint of interest in his eyes.

Chuck-oblivious as ever-beamed and nodded, completely missing the look Leif gave Jeanette.