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After hearing about Layla’s accident, Mr. Perry Sr. had called Sean to the family estate to get the full story. At the time, Sean had insisted that he had to earn Layla’s forgiveness. But it was far too late for that. Xena’s pregnancy had completely shattered Mr. Perry Sr.’s faith in him. There was no way he would allow Sean to disturb Layla ever again. So, right then and there, Mr. Perry Sr. had locked Sean in the house, forcing him to stay put. Over the past few days, Sean had gone on and on about how sorry he was, repeating his regrets so many times that Mr. Perry Sr. was sick of hearing them. Thinking about it now, Mr. Perry Sr. felt a headache coming on. “That foolish boy only learned to cherish what he lost after it was already gone. What’s the use of that?” Worried that Layla might overthink things, he quickly added, “I’m not telling you this to ask for forgiveness on his behalf. Frankly, I don’t even have the face to do that anymore.” Layla simply smiled
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“If you hadn't mentioned it, I would’ve almost forgotten you're even pregnant.” Mr. Perry Sr. slammed his cane against the floor, his voice thundering through the hallway. “Let me make this crystal clear—no matter what, even if you give birth, you will never step foot into the Perry family!“A child born from a woman like you is no good. Even if it has Perry blood, our family will never acknowledge it!” His teeth clenched, his words dripping with contempt. “Even after I'm gone, I'll make sure my will states that neither you nor that bastard child will ever have anything to do with this family!” With that, Mr. Perry Sr. strode past Xena without so much as a backward glance. Xena stood frozen, completely stunned, until Mrs. Xander pulled her into an embrace. Snapping out of it, she looked up at her mother, tears streaming down her face. “Mom… why? Why is my sister doing this to me?“Does she really hate me this much? Ruining my life wasn’t enough—now she wants to make su
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Late at night, Mike stepped into the room and reported, “Xena’s still kneeling outside. The whole Xander family is here now.” The moment he pushed open the door, the noise from the hallway spilled in. Layla wasn’t deaf. She could hear everything loud and clear, including Shane’s booming voice, spewing yet another round of brainless arguments. She had expected this. The moment she decided to make Xena kneel, she knew she would have to deal with the fallout. But it didn’t affect her mood in the slightest. “Let them make a scene.” She leisurely popped a grape into her mouth. “The hospital won’t let them cause a ruckus for long. Security will step in soon enough. You all don’t need to waste your energy dealing with them.” Mike gave a slight nod. “Understood.” As he left, Levi stepped in right behind him. It was his night shift, and he was already irritated. Now, after walking through the hallway and enduring the headache-inducing shouting, his patience was wearing t
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As soon as Levi stepped out of the hospital room, he was startled by the scene in the hallway. The Xander family members were all pressed against the wall by William’s bodyguards, while Mike was in the middle of taping Shane’s mouth shut. It was a clear warning to the rest and none of them dared to make a sound. The once-noisy corridor fell into an eerie silence. Levi approached, placing a hand on William’s shoulder. He could feel the tension radiating off him, barely restrained. “William, this is a hospital. Just kick them out. You don’t need to get physical. It’s not a good look.” William ignored him. When he saw Xena struggling to get up to plead, his gaze turned ice-cold. “Kneel back down.” Her legs buckled instantly, and she dropped back to the floor without hesitation. Chris frowned. “Mr. Lucas, I know you’re powerful, but this is going too far—” “She chose to kneel, so she’d better kneel properly.” William’s gaze swept over the group, his tone em
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Xena’s heart sank. Her instincts told her that William must have figured something out. But then, she thought again. If he really had solid proof, he wouldn’t be standing here wasting words with me. Calming herself, she showed no hint of fear. “Mr. Lucas, what exactly do you mean by that? Haven’t I made it obvious enough how much I love Sean?“To marry him, I was willing to carry the shame of an out-of-wedlock pregnancy and be labeled as the woman who stole my sister’s fiancé.”She lowered her gaze slightly, looking as if she were in deep pain. “I know what I did was wrong, but I couldn’t help myself. Mr. Lucas, love can’t be forced, and it certainly can’t be controlled.”William said nothing. Her composure was truly impressive. She didn’t let a single crack show, even when cornered. Tired of watching her put on a show, William averted his gaze and strode past her without another glance. Levi quickly followed, trailing behind him as they stepped into the on-call ro
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William didn’t respond. Levi didn’t dare push his luck any further and waved a hand dismissively. “Alright, alright. We’ve known each other long enough—no need to be so formal. Miss Xander is my patient. Helping her is just what I’m supposed to do.”But the truth was, he wasn’t just trying to save Layla, he was trying to save William too. If something really happened to her, he couldn’t even begin to imagine what William would turn into.Early the next morning, Levi stopped by for rounds. After checking Layla’s wounds and going over the usual precautions, he casually mentioned that he would be taking some time off. Layla looked surprised. “You’re suddenly taking time off?” “Don’t worry. Before I leave, I’ll make sure everything is set. The doctor covering for me is one of my med school juniors. I’ve given him strict instructions to keep a close eye on you.” He offered a reassuring smile. “Just keep cooperating like before, and everything will be fine.” “That’s
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“Obviously, Uncle William told me,” Carter said matter-of-factly. “He was worried about your mental state, so he told me to put work on hold and come back to keep you company.” As soon as the words left his mouth, Carter realized something was off. He turned to Levi, looking nervous. “Uh… Levi, was I not supposed to say that?” Levi sighed in exasperation. “Does it even matter now? You already did.”Layla frowned. “Why wouldn’t you be allowed to say it?” “Uh…” Carter hesitated, at a complete loss. He obviously couldn’t just blurt out that his uncle liked her—that was why he was so meticulous about everything.Levi stepped in smoothly. “William was just worried you’d feel too pressured.”He glanced at Carter knowingly. “I’m guessing your uncle told you to say you just happened to finish work and heard the news after you got back.”Carter immediately took the easy way out. “Exactly! That’s exactly what he told me! Levi, no wonder you’ve been friends with him for so many years
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For the next two hours, Xena was in pure agony. She was so frustrated she could have strangled Carter on the spot. Finally, the hospital room door swung open, and Carter strolled out, casually humming a tune. The moment she saw him, Xena’s tears welled up instantly. “Mr. Carter, I’m really exhausted. Can I take a break before continuing? You wouldn’t want someone collapsing right outside my sister’s hospital room, would you?” Carter arched a brow. “You’ve barely been kneeling.”He shoved his hands into his pockets, looking down at her with a lazy smirk. “You’re the mastermind behind an attempted murder, and you can’t even handle kneeling for a little while? How are you planning to survive prison?” “You…” Xena’s face turned pale with panic. “I swear I didn’t do it! Why won’t you believe me?” “Still playing innocent?” Carter let out a mocking laugh. “My uncle already found the driver. Haven’t you noticed he hasn’t been around today? That’s because he’s with the poli
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“The first time I watched the promotional video, I was blown away by the scenery. The second time, I realized there was a deeper meaning. Layla Xander filmed those children who had been left behind, showing their everyday lives. She clearly wanted to draw attention to their reality!” “I grew up as a left-behind kid myself. I know exactly how hard it is. Thank you, Miss Xander, for letting people see them! From now on, if anyone dares to bash her, I'll be the first to stand up and fight back!” “If it weren't for how beautifully she shot the promotional video, YT Corporation would never have noticed the town or the children. Layla truly did something incredible.” “Beauty, kindness, and talent—Layla Xander is the full package!” At the top of the trending page, an account called “LittleDianaHere” (who claimed to be a local) shared another piece of information:“Miss Xander is personally sponsoring every child who appeared in the promotional video, covering their education all
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“Mr. Zion, Mr. Lucien is getting impatient...” the secretary reminded him quietly.Zion snapped back to attention, scowling. “Fine. Let’s go.”When they arrived outside the CEO’s office, Zion knocked lightly on the door. A sharp, furious voice came from inside.“Get in here!”Zion hurriedly pushed the door open. “Lucien, what happened? Who got you so worked up?”“You mean you still don't know?”Lucien’s temper flared even hotter. He slammed his palm against the desk several times, making the whole table shake.“I told you to get in touch with Xavier Taylor. Did you handle it?”Zion panicked. “I... I'm still working on it. His side keeps giving excuses, saying he's too busy lately. I didn’t want to bother him...”“Busy?”Lucien waved him closer with an icy smile. “Come here. Take a good look at what he’s so busy with.”Zion did as he was told and stepped closer.The next second, Lucien grabbed him by the back of the neck and forced him to bend over, his hands instinctively b
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“I’m talking to you about something serious, and you’re still glued to your phone?” Zion’s voice was full of irritation.Only then did Carly finally put her phone away, looking at him with a hint of impatience.“You've repeated yourself three times already. I’m not stupid.”“I just don’t want you brushing it off,” Zion said, frowning. He then narrowed his eyes suspiciously at the pocket where Carly had stashed her phone. “Don't tell me you're still thinking about Layla Xander’s studio.” Carly's heart sank. “How did you know?” “Your mom told me.” Zion stepped closer, his expression serious. “Look, Carly, I'm willing to chalk up what you did before to immaturity. But if you even think about pulling something like that again—” “You’re spying on me?” Carly’s face turned cold. “I’m an adult. Can’t I even have a little privacy?” “You’re our daughter. As your parents, we have every right to know what you’re up to! It's a good thing you realized you were heading down
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Everyone was both shocked and thrilled. They kept asking Layla over and over, needing to be sure it was really true.“Wow! Things are finally turning around! Who cares about those commercial gigs? A commission from a legendary artist is the real prize!”“Who would’ve thought? Just last month, we didn’t have a single job, and now we’ve been personally invited by Mr. Zeppelin Mason. Not even in our wildest dreams!”“It’s all thanks to Layla’s connections! Back when we first opened, so many big names showed up to support her. How did we not think to reach out to them last month?”The chatter kept going until Layla cleared her throat and spoke up firmly.“We didn’t get here because of connections. We got here through hard work. Step by step. There were no shortcuts. Every opportunity we have now, we earned.”She paused, her voice steady. “And for every project going forward, I want us to put in the same heart and effort we did with the small-town promotional video. Let’s aim to deliv
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Thanks to the rising popularity of the small-town promotional video, the studio had been flooded with appointment requests over the past week. Although they still had not secured any major commercial contracts yet, the overall atmosphere in the studio had lifted significantly. Some team members even started dreaming big, vowing to create the best city promotional videos in the world and put every hidden gem on the global map.However, shooting city promotional videos meant a lot of traveling and a lot more manpower. After the previous wave of departures, the studio was seriously understaffed, and the HR department had to scramble to start emergency hiring.Seeing the studio slowly getting back on its feet, Layla found herself busier than ever, to the point where she wished she could clone herself just to keep up.In the middle of the chaos, she received a phone call.“Layla, have you had time to think about the offer I mentioned last time?” The voice on the other end wa
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Before long, Mrs. Jenkins reached Kiera's side. Only then did she notice Layla standing at the end of the hall. Her expression immediately darkened.“What are you two doing here?” she demanded.“Nothing,” Kiera said quickly, grabbing her mother’s arm. “We just ran into each other and chatted for a bit.”“What could you possibly have to talk about?” Mrs. Jenkins shot Layla a look of pure disdain, but her warning was directed sharply at Kiera. “You stay away from her. That woman is nothing but shameless—”“Mom!” Kiera cut her off in a panic, rushing to say goodbye to Layla. “Miss Xander, sorry to bother you. We'll be going now.”Before Layla could even respond, Kiera tugged her mother away.As she watched the mother and daughter disappear down the hallway, Layla couldn't help but feel puzzled. “What was going on with Kiera?” Layla wondered.Outside the private dining room, Mrs. Jenkins yanked her hand free and turned on Kiera, her face thunderous.“Why didn’t you let
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During the celebration dinner, Layla received a call from Jenny.Since it was too noisy inside, Layla grabbed her phone and stepped out into the hallway, finding a quieter corner before answering. “Miss Jasper.”“Did you forget you even have a mentor?” Jenny half-scolded. “Something this big happens, and you didn’t even think to tell me? I had to find out online!“If I don't mean anything to you anymore, then stop thinking of me as your mentor,” she huffed.“Don’t say that,” Layla said quickly, her voice warm and coaxing. “I just didn’t want you to worry. And honestly, it’s a complicated situation. I didn’t want you getting dragged into it.“Besides, it’s not that serious. I’ve been handling it fine. If I ever hit a wall, you’d be the first person I’d call.“You’re not just my mentor. You’re my safety net. You’re my strength.”“Alright, enough,” Jenny said, laughing despite herself. “That silver tongue of yours—how am I supposed to stay mad at you?”She had stormed into the con
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Fabian muttered under his breath, “Weren't you crushing on Mr. Lucas before?”“Nope! I’m all about Miss Xander now!” Diana declared, purposely raising her voice so Layla could hear her loud and clear. “Smart, capable women are the real deal! Who wouldn’t be smitten?”Layla chuckled. “I’ll gladly accept your admiration.”“Aaah! She accepted it! Did you hear that? I knew it! Women really are the best!” Diana squealed in excitement, practically bouncing in place. Fabian could only shake his head and gently push her away, then hurried to wrap up the call with Layla.*As the promotional video’s popularity exploded, the calls started pouring in that very afternoon.Most of them came from the mentors, artists, and family friends that Jenny had once introduced to her. They had only just found out about the troubles Layla’s studio had been facing, after seeing the video hit the trending charts.Normally, those artists lived in their own world, blissfully detached from outside news.
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Scarlett was curled up on the sofa, scrolling through her phone. She had just finished watching the entire promotional video when she muttered, “Looks like a great place to walk around.”“Not bad,” William replied without even looking up.Scarlett shot him a look and said, a little sharply, “Your dad ended up in the hospital because you ran off with Layla to the south.“I’m not saying you can’t go travel and clear your head, but you can’t be following a woman around like that. It doesn't sound good if people start talking, you know?”William furrowed his brows and was about to respond when Scarlett added, “How about this? Next time you want to follow her somewhere, bring me along. If people see a mother and son traveling together, it’ll look a whole lot better than making it seem like you're chasing after her.”Feeling quite pleased with her own cleverness, Scarlett nodded in satisfaction. “I usually only travel abroad, but clearly, there are plenty of beautiful places right here
