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At the police station, Kiera rushed through the doors and grabbed the nearest officer. “Where’s Sean Perry?”“Are you family?” the officer asked.“I’m his fiancée,” Kiera replied quickly.Just then, Chris stepped forward. “Hi, I’m here to pick up Shane Xander.”“You’re both just in time,” the officer said. “Come with me. You can take them home together.”He led them down the hallway. Chris glanced sideways at Kiera, quickly putting the pieces together. Shane and Sean must have gotten into a fight at a bar.It didn’t take long to find the two bruised and beaten men.“Chris!” Shane rushed over, looking pitiful. “Sean Perry sucker punched me! He’s out of his mind!”The stench of alcohol hit Chris like a wall. He frowned and stepped back. “You reek. How much did you drink?”“I just—”“You’re the one out of your mind!” Sean shouted. “Only a piece of garbage like you would go out drinking to celebrate your own sister’s death!”Sean lunged, but Kiera quickly grabbed him
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“Let’s go back...” Kiera said through her tears as she looked at Sean. “You promised me you wouldn’t get involved with the Xander family again. Have you forgotten?”Kiera muttered softly, “Layla is already gone. Can’t you let it go?”She didn’t dare say that part out loud. She was afraid if Sean hesitated, that would be her answer.She gripped his hand tightly. “Let’s go home.”Seeing how anxious she looked, the anger in Sean’s eyes slowly faded. After a long silence, he finally said, “Okay.”As the two of them turned to leave hand in hand, Shane let out a mocking laugh. “Haha! Pretending to be some heartbroken lover when you’re nothing but a two-faced jerk.”“Shut up.” Chris snapped and shot Shane a warning glare.Kiera paused and looked back at Chris. “I’ll cover his medical bills. Just… please don’t come to Sean about this again.”“There’s no need,” Chris replied. “My brother was out of line. He deserved to be hit. Let’s just call it even.”He could tell what Kiera was t
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“She just got out of surgery. She’s in the ICU.”Carter’s sobbing stopped instantly. His voice was hoarse and muffled as he asked, “What… what do you mean?”“She’s still alive.”William added patiently, though he couldn’t hide the relief and joy in his voice.Carter’s eyes lit up. He practically jumped to his feet. “Really? You’re not messing with me?”“Really.”With William’s confirmation, Carter was over the moon. He started shouting and jumping around the room like a kid, completely hyped. “I knew it! I knew she was too lucky to go down like that!“Wait!” Carter suddenly sniffled and froze. “Then what was that letter online all about?”“She was afraid something might happen to her, and no one would be there to speak up for me,” William said after a pause. “So she wrote the farewell letter in advance and set it to post online.”He added, “Don’t tell anyone the surgery was successful—not yet.”“No problem. I won’t say a word.” Carter agreed immediately, then suddenly r
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“Today’s basically the final deadline,” Maggie Lowe said. “Your grandfather was fuming over breakfast. He yelled that William gave everything up for a dead woman, and if that’s what he wants, he’s going to let him have it.”She looked Carter up and down and scowled. “Which is exactly why you cannot let your grandfather see you looking like this—or you’ll be next on the chopping block.”Carter nodded quickly. “Thanks, Mom. You literally saved my life.”Maggie sighed and gently patted his head. “I get it. From the way you talked about her on the phone, I could tell you and that Miss Xander were really close.“I just came back too late…” she said with a tinge of regret. “If I’d been here sooner, I would’ve loved to meet her and see what kind of woman could make William care so much.”When Maggie married into the Lucas family, William was just a boy in elementary school but he was already more composed and mature than most adults. She had watched him grow up over the years, step by st
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That same day, news of Lucien temporarily taking over Lucas Corporation hit the trending charts.Online, people were buzzing about how even heroes couldn’t resist love—William Lucas had given up his legacy for the woman he loved.At the same time, another piece of news broke.The Xander family had set up a memorial for Layla on the seventh day after her death, building a symbolic gravesite and officially marking the date as her memorial day.The internet blew up with backlash:“She’s gone, and you’re still trying to milk the attention? Putting on a show for the living? That’s just gross.”“Please, just let her rest in peace. Aren’t you afraid she’ll show up at your door in the middle of the night?”“What, couldn’t mark her death on Thanksgiving? Too worried it’d ruin your holiday dinner? You people really still have the appetite?”And on it went...But the Xander family didn’t pay any attention to the noise.Inside the room they had set up for the memorial, Shane leaned in cl
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Thinking back to Yuna’s intense focus during the surgery, Levi felt a rush of adrenaline all over again.He cleared his throat. “Anyway, let’s talk about your brothers stepping into Lucas Corporation.”“I read the revised senior leadership rotation plan,” William said, taking a sip of coffee. His tone was calm and measured. “Lucien’s got big ambitions—but he’s rushing things.”He thought to himself, “Trying to replace all my people the moment he walked in? That’s just wishful thinking.”*Just as William predicted, the leadership rotation plan was rolled out for an entire quarter but it kept stalling for one reason or another. Progress slowed to a crawl, and efficiency across departments took a serious hit.Planned projects fell behind schedule. After three months, only half had been completed.In the meantime, Mr. Lucas Sr. had been hearing whispers from both inside and outside the company—people subtly asking when William might return to take the reins.Eventually, Mr. Lucas
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Three years had passed, and another Thanksgiving season had come and gone.By the weekend after the holiday, most families had wrapped up their dinners, family visits, and social obligations. That was when the North City society wives finally found time for their favorite post-holiday tradition: afternoon tea. An excuse to swap stories, share gossip, and casually show off their seasonal flair.Lately, the hottest topic among them wasn’t a scandal or someone’s second facelift—it was an international photography exhibition that had made its final stop in their very own city.The buzz was all about Begonia, reportedly the most gifted protégé of world-renowned photographer, Jenny Jasper. Jenny had praised her publicly on more than one occasion, saying her student would one day outshine her in both skill and influence.And it seemed Jenny wasn’t exaggerating. In just two short years, Begonia had made a name for herself—bold, sharp, and impossible to ignore. Her photographs had sparked
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“Is he seriously planning to stay single for the rest of his life?“The head of the Lucas family—unmarried and childless? What kind of example is that? Without an heir, how is he supposed to hold on to his position?”Thinking back to what Mr. Lucas Sr. had said earlier, Scarlett let out a quiet sigh. She really needed to find a moment to talk to William and convince him to take off that damn ring.*After the tea gathering ended, Hazel followed the usual routine and gave Mrs. Xander a ride home.Ever since the Xander family had helped Lucien stage that fake police incident three years ago, the two families had kept up a discreet connection. Hazel often brought Mrs. Xander along to social events, helping her stay in the loop.Mrs. Xander, grateful for the exposure and guidance, had always remained respectful and eager to please.Now, standing at her front door, she watched Hazel’s car pull away before heading inside to share all the juicy gossip she had picked up that day with th
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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
