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Right at that moment, Kiera stepped out of her house. “Sean, as long as you promise to cut ties with the Xanders, I’ll give you one last chance.” To stop her from leaving, he swore an oath on the spot—one so vicious that breaking it would curse his own bloodline.Kiera believed him. She smiled and threw herself into his arms, holding on tightly. Even now, Sean could still feel the strength of that embrace. “Sean, you’re here!” A voice snapped him back to reality. Mrs. Xander’s excited tone rang out as she grabbed his arm, practically dragging him toward the hospital room. “It’s so good that you came! Xena has been running a high fever all day. She’s been so out of it, but she keeps calling your name!“I just brought her some soup from home. Now that you’re here, she’ll be so happy—maybe she’ll actually eat something!” She kept talking as she led him forward, not noticing the discomfort on Sean’s face. Inside the hospital room, she beamed as if presenting a
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“Sean, anything Kiera can give you, I can give you too.”Xena forced herself to sit up, her voice trembling with desperation. “I’m the one who loves you most. Why can’t you see that?” Sean frowned, his gaze flicking to the bandage on her wrist, where fresh blood had already seeped through. Instinctively, he reached out to steady her by the shoulder. “Don’t move.” But Xena took the opportunity to grab his hand. “Sean, don’t force yourself to be with someone you don’t love. You’ll regret it.” “You have no right to interfere in my life.” Irritation flashed across Sean’s face. “Xena, don’t make me regret coming here tonight.” Xena froze. She could only watch as he pulled his hand away, unable to stop him. Mrs. Xander couldn’t hold back any longer. She scowled at Sean. “Sean, how can you be so heartless? You’ve ruined both of my daughters—you’ll get what’s coming to you!” Sean ignored her, his eyes lingering on Xena’s injured wrist for a moment longer. It hurt to
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“Keep your voice down,” Chris warned in a low voice. “Don’t let Xena hear you.” He then turned to Mrs. Xander, his expression serious. “Mom, does Dad have a plan to handle the situation online?” “At first, he wanted to leave some room for negotiation, but after what happened to Xena, there’s no way we can let this mess spiral any further.” Mrs. Xander wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes. “You both know this—we still have everything from back then.” When Layla left the Xander family, she took nothing with her. That included all the original files from the photography exhibit. Initially, they had chosen not to release them—not because of any moral hesitation, but because they knew they were in the wrong. If the truth came out, they would have no real defense. But now that Xena had nearly taken her own life, they had no choice but to fight back. “That means Dad and I are thinking along the same lines.” Chris nodded slightly. “If Layla refuses to back down,
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Meanwhile, Carter read through Xena’s statement in a mocking, exaggerated tone—only to make himself feel sick in the process. “Oh my god. How does someone like Xena have the audacity to say every single one of those photos was taken by her?” He let out a frustrated sigh. “And those brainless bandwagon fans—believing whatever she says without question. ‘Xena, we believe in you forever’? Give me a break.” Shuddering, Carter dramatically tossed his phone onto the couch. “I swear, stupidity must be contagious through the internet.” Ivan shot Carter a knowing look and chuckled. “Come on, Carter. Don’t be so harsh. For all you know, some of those people might be your fans—or future ones.”“Besides,” he added, “netizens only see what public figures let them see. In the world of online discourse, jumping on bandwagons is just part of the game.”Layla nodded, backing him up. “Ivan’s got a point. You should take notes.”Carter huffed in frustration. “Seriously, sis? They’re tearin
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Chris stepped forward, blocking the reporters’ microphones. “I know you all have a lot of questions, but now isn’t the right time for us to respond.“Please be patient. Once Xena has recovered, she will hold a press conference to address everything, including the details of her past photography exhibition.” The reporters immediately perked up, excitement flashing across their faces. “Really?” “Does this mean Layla actually slandered her own sister?” “With everything Layla has done, do you have nothing to say to her?” The constant repetition of Layla’s name irritated Mr. Xander. Just as he was about to leave, he paused mid-step, turning back to face the cameras. His expression was cold. “Layla cut ties with this family a long time ago. From now on, whatever she does has nothing to do with the Xander family.” A wave of excitement rippled through the reporters. “Are you saying it was Layla who wanted to sever ties?” “Was it because of her illness that she becam
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The news of Layla severing ties with her family spread like wildfire online. “She had a perfectly good life as a wealthy heiress, but she threw it away. What the hell is she after?” “Families don’t air their dirty laundry unless things are really bad. Just how awful does she have to be for her own father to publicly disown her?” “If even her own family refuses to stand by her, then she’s clearly the problem. No wonder she’s sick and alone.” In just a few days, public opinion had flipped entirely. At first, people had pitied Layla. Now, they couldn’t wait for Xena’s press conference, eager to see Layla exposed and crushed once and for all. Layla was looking forward to the press conference too. She stood by the open-air balcony, leaning against the railing as she gazed at the endless stretch of ocean beneath the night sky. As Thanksgiving approached, Haven City’s temperatures had finally started to drop. The late-night sea breeze was sharp and biting, yet she stoo
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Layla fumbled in the dark, unsure how many pills she had swallowed. She figured it was enough—probably. With a shaky breath, she collapsed onto the floor, waiting for the meds to kick in. Thirty minutes passed. The bitterness in her mouth still lingered. Staring up at the ceiling, she could feel the pain slowly draining away. Her mind drifted back to that phone call with Levi. She had asked him if she could increase her dosage. His voice had turned serious in an instant. “Miss Xander, be honest with me—have your headaches been getting worse?”There was no use lying to a doctor. “Yeah. Lately, they wake me up in the middle of the night. And it’s worse than before.” She had hesitated before saying the next part. “Dr. Young, I don’t want to continue treatment. There’s no need for another checkup. I already know my condition is getting worse. “I don’t have much time left. Just let me do what I want with the time I have. Stop putting me through this.” Levi had
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Reporters in the audience shot up from their seats, phones raised high as they flashed the latest breaking news to Xena.It was an official statement confirming that a private medical institution had been shut down and placed under investigation for falsifying medical reports. And right there, clear as day, was the name of the very clinic that had issued Xena’s diagnosis. “Miss Xander, care to respond? Is this report legitimate or not?”“Would you be willing to visit a certified medical institution for an official evaluation, right here and now?” “Miss Xander, do you still stand by your claims?” A barrage of questions flew at her, cameras flashing, microphones closing in. Xena’s breath hitched. Panic flickered in her wide, doe-like eyes as she scrambled to avoid the camera lenses. “T-This is just a coincidence! I had no idea they were involved in anything shady…” Her voice wavered, and her hands trembled as she clutched the mic. “But I—I really am suffering from dep
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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
