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Carter agreed without hesitation. “Sis, I’m wishing you a flawless victory in advance! Best case? Xena never recovers from this.” Layla didn’t respond, but a faint sharpness flickered beneath her otherwise calm gaze. Xena was finally about to reap what she had sown. Ten minutes later, as soon as the livestream started, viewers flooded in. In just a short time, the number of live watchers soared past 100,000 and kept climbing. Carter adjusted the phone, making sure Layla had a clear view of the chat feed. Seated in the sunlight with a steaming cup of coffee in hand, Layla looked effortlessly relaxed and completely at ease. Not at all like someone at the center of a media storm. Compared to Xena, who had spent her own livestream sobbing, Layla’s composure was even more persuasive. It was hard not to trust her. “Hey, everyone. The weather’s great today—perfect for a casual chat over coffee.” She flashed a small, easy smile, instantly setting a lighthearted tone.
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HA connection request popped up on the screen, snapping Layla back to reality. “A well-known agricultural influencer wants to join your livestream. Should I accept?” Carter asked. Layla nodded, wiping away the lingering tears. Soon, a deep, weathered voice came through. “Miss Xander, don’t cry. It’s all in the past now. “Hello, everyone. The school Miss Xander mentioned was under my jurisdiction. I’m a village official, and for years, I’ve been dedicated to agricultural development in our area.“When Miss Xander came to take photos back then, I had the honor of meeting her. My wife really liked her and insisted on hosting her warmly.“Everything she said today is true. We saw those photos with our own eyes. Unfortunately, while the images were backed up to the cloud, the camera itself was lost in the storm.“The village even offered to compensate Miss Xander at the time, but she refused. Later, we still felt bad, but given our situation, the best we could do was buy her a
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Meanwhile, Layla turned off her phone and tossed it aside. She let out a deep breath and collapsed onto the couch, as if a heavy weight had finally lifted off her shoulders. Carter scrolled through his phone excitedly. The internet was on fire. “Oh my God, what a shocking reversal! Xena is done for!” He turned to Layla with stars in his eyes. “Sis, you’re incredible. You had this ace up your sleeve the whole time? I was worried sick for nothing!” Ivan clapped his hands, looking at Layla with admiration. “No wonder Miss Xander was so calm about everything. This was a guaranteed victory from the start.” He paused, a realization hitting him. “That medical institution getting shut down… that’s what you asked Levi to handle, isn’t it?” “Mm.” Layla rubbed her temples, her head aching. “Dr. Young is well-connected in the medical field. I asked him to look into it, and he got back to me fast.” She let out a soft laugh. “I knew from the beginning that Xena
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After the livestream ended, reporters swarmed outside the Xander family estate, completely blocking the entrance. Thankfully, Chris had anticipated this and moved the family into a hotel in advance, successfully avoiding the media ambush. As soon as Xena stepped into the hotel room, a heavy glass ashtray came flying her way, shattering into countless pieces at her feet. She froze in shock, too scared to move. Mr. Xander’s face was livid with rage. “You lying little brat! You really had the nerve to fake an illness and fool us all?!” “I didn’t—” Xena panicked, shaking her head furiously. “I swear, I had no idea that clinic was faking medical records! It has nothing to do with me!“Dad, this has to be Layla’s doing!” Xena cried. “She’s been waiting for us to hold that press conference. There’s no way it’s just a coincidence that the clinic got exposed right after!” “She has a point.” Shane stepped in, frowning. “Dad, all Xena did was happen to visit a clinic that had been
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Now, through Layla’s livestream, they finally understood just how dangerous that trip had been. Chris hadn’t thought about it in years, but now, the memory resurfaced, leaving a bitter taste in his mouth. While Layla was on the brink of death, their entire family had been vacationing abroad, laughing and celebrating. They had even posted about it online. Had Layla seen those posts? Had she looked at them and decided, in that moment, that there was no point in saying anything at all? He couldn’t even begin to imagine how she had swallowed all that pain, how she had still gone along with them and handed over those photos, letting Xena take the credit and host that photography exhibition.The thought twisted a sharp pain in Chris’s chest. Only now did he realize just how cruel they had been to Layla.“We were wrong…” His voice was hoarse. “Unbelievably wrong.”“Come on, Bro, you can’t put this all on us,” Shane scoffed. “Layla never said a word. We’re not mind readers
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Following Ivan’s arrangements, Layla sat down for an exclusive interview with a leading media outlet. The journalist was professional, focusing on Layla’s relationship with the Xander family and the truth behind the photography exhibition. Every question was measured and respectful, making the conversation feel less like an interview and more like a casual chat with an old friend. Over the years, Layla had kept so much bottled up inside. She hadn’t expected how liberating it would feel to finally say it all out loud. “Regarding your father’s public announcement about severing ties with you, do you have any response?” Layla smiled, meeting the camera head-on. “Actually, I was the one who suggested cutting ties in the first place.” Her voice was calm but firm. “I also want to say this to anyone out there who, like me, has been drained by their birth family. Sometimes, the only way to start fresh is to cut them off completely. If you know it’s a sinking pit, don’t let yours
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The great William Lucas, head of the Lucas family, had been at this for so long… and he was still just a friend?That had to be one of the biggest failures of the century.As a seasoned veteran in the art of romance, Ivan had finally found something he could lord over William.His gaze turned teasing, filled with an unspoken “Dude, are you seriously this useless?” William shot him a cold glance, not even bothering to respond. Layla, glancing back and forth between them, couldn’t quite grasp what was so strange about her answer—why did the atmosphere suddenly feel off? * Two days later, Layla’s exclusive interview was released. Along with the clip of her thanking Mr. Xander for severing ties, it shot straight to the top of the trending charts. The interview itself was lengthy, but Layla never delved into the specifics of her suffering. Instead, she used calm, almost indifferent language to describe her past. She never once claimed to be a victim—yet every word made p
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The next day, Mr. Xander convened a shareholder meeting, with Chris presiding. The moment they stepped into the conference room, the shareholders couldn’t hold back any longer, rising from their seats to bombard Mr. Xander with accusations. “Mr. Xander, how did your family drama get this out of control? Now it’s dragging the company down. What do you have to say for yourself?” “I heard Layla has William Lucas backing her. How are we supposed to fight against the Lucas family? This company is doomed!” “Mr. Xander, no matter what, Layla is still your daughter. Can’t you just apologize and get her to let this go?” Faced with their relentless questioning, Mr. Xander’s barely contained rage erupted once again. “I’m her father! You expect me to apologize to her in public? Where’s my dignity supposed to go?“There’s always a way to fix this. What’s everyone panicking for? Over the years, this company has made you plenty of money. And now that we’ve hit a rough patch, you’re
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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
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“Who exactly was hiding something?” Kiera only muttered the words in her heart. On the surface, she kept her tone casual and said, “I was watching a promotional video Miss Xander produced. I didn’t want you to get the wrong idea if you saw it.“If you don’t believe me, take a look for yourself.”As she spoke, Kiera handed her phone to Sean, her expression calm and composed.Sean frowned slightly. “Layla Xander? Isn’t her studio the one Mr. Lucas Sr. basically shut down?”“You seem pretty up to date on her situation,” Kiera said with a half-smile. “Here I thought you didn’t know anything.”“I just... heard about it. Everyone in the circle has,” Sean said, clearly uncomfortable, avoiding her gaze. “She crossed the Lucas family. Of course she was going to end up like this. When she first came back, everyone was talking about her, but in the end, all it took was one word from Mr. Lucas Sr. and her studio couldn’t land a single project.”“Is that so?” Kiera tightened her grip on
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Kiera had always played the part of the gentle, obedient wife.But right now, the cold sarcasm in her eyes made Sean feel like he was looking at a stranger.Sean sobered up a little in an instant. “What the hell are you talking about?” he snapped. “All I did was ask you to play the harp. Do you really have to twist it into something so ugly?”He huffed and continued, “Mr. Zimmer has sent us quite a few projects over the years. I know he’s into classical music, so I thought bringing you tonight might give you two something to talk about.“How was I supposed to know that asking you to play one song would feel like pulling teeth? You refused to drink, which was fine, but then you just sat there with that sour face. Who would even dare start a conversation with you like that? Anyone watching would have thought I treat you like garbage at home.”Grumbling, Sean let go of her arm and leaned back against the car door, putting distance between them.To his surprise, Kiera didn’t move clo
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“I’ve heard Mrs. Perry plays the harp,” someone across the round table suddenly said. It was Mr. Zimmer, one of the business partners. “There happens to be one here tonight. Mrs. Perry, would you mind playing a piece for us?”“This…” Kiera hesitated, but before she could reply, Sean jumped in with a smile, “Of course not. My wife plays beautifully. Tonight’s the perfect chance for everyone to enjoy it.”Hearing that, Kiera’s heart sank.It was rare for Sean to ask her to attend a business dinner. In all their time married, this was the first time he had willingly brought her into one of his work events.If she didn’t already know better, she might have been flattered, maybe even excited to join him.But she knew too much. She could see right through him. When something felt this out of the ordinary, there was always a hidden reason. Still, she smiled and nodded. “Sure, I’d be happy to.”A few minutes later, the restaurant staff wheeled in a harp and set it up in the private di
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From the moment Mr. Xander stepped through the door, his face was clouded with anger. He didn’t even bother putting on a friendly face for Felix like he normally would.It wasn’t until Felix left after dinner that Xena finally approached her father. “Dad, did you go see my sister today?”“She’s no sister of yours! There’s no place in this family for someone as heartless as her!”Furious, Mr. Xander slammed his hand against the table, the loud thud making Xena flinch.Mrs. Xander rushed over to shield her daughter. “Easy, don’t scare her. She’s pregnant, remember?”“I’m fine, Mom.” Xena lowered her gaze, looking guilty. “Dad only lost his temper because of me. Maybe we should just drop it. I’ll talk to Felix myself. I’ll keep the baby, and we’ll figure the rest out later.”“What are you saying? You can’t have that baby now!”Mrs. Xander immediately objected. “Even if you two get married afterward, people will still talk! If the baby comes before the wedding, everyone will trea
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“If you don’t like it here,” William said coolly, “the elevator’s just to the right.”Scarlett was fuming. Just a few words in and she was already being shown the door? Was she not even allowed to speak?And she hadn’t even said anything bad about Layla. She was just feeling protective of her precious son. Was that so wrong?For the rest of the time, Scarlett sat stiffly on the couch, clutching her glass of water and sipping from it every now and then. William sat across from her on another sofa, silently scrolling through his phone.Neither of them spoke. The only sound in the apartment came from the kitchen, where the soft clatter of cooking echoed faintly.Soon, the scent of food filled the air.Scarlett couldn’t help glancing toward the kitchen. Through the frosted glass, she could only make out the blur of Layla’s figure. Doubts crept into her mind. “Could Layla’s cooking actually be edible?” she wondered.After all, she was still a woman who had grown up with a silver sp
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Layla braced herself as she welcomed William and Scarlett into her apartment. After a quick round of small talk, she headed into the kitchen with the groceries.She had just started unpacking when she heard William call from behind, “Need a hand with anything?”“No, I—”She was about to turn him down, but then thought of Mr. Xander and hesitated. Instead, she handed him a bag of snap peas. “Help me trim these.”“Sure.”William stepped up beside her without hesitation. As he got to work, she lowered her voice. “How’s Grandpa Perry doing?”“He’s fine,” William replied, eyeing her curiously. “Why are you suddenly asking about him?”“Gerald Xander came to see me today. He wants to meet with Grandpa Perry.”Layla said her father’s name without a trace of emotion, as if she were talking about a stranger.William glanced over at her. “Did he give you any trouble?”“Not really. He can barely walk straight, can’t argue, and definitely can’t catch up to me. What else is he going to do
