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At the agreed time and place, Layla arrived right on schedule.As soon as she stepped into the lobby, she caught sight of Carly hurrying toward the main doors. Not far behind her, Shane quickly caught up and grabbed her wrist.“Let go!” Carly shouted angrily, her voice echoing through the lobby and drawing the attention of several bystanders.But Shane showed no intention of letting go. From a distance, it looked like he was trying to talk her into something, but Layla was too far away to hear what was being said. All she could see was Carly’s face, full of disgust and fury.Remembering the harsh words Carly had thrown out when she quit, Layla hesitated for a moment. Maybe she really shouldn’t get involved.She was just about to turn away and pretend she hadn't seen anything when Carly suddenly screamed, “Let go of me! I’m not going with you!”Layla sighed and, raising her voice, called out, “Where’s security? Does a place this big not even have security?”Hearing he
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Deliberately raising his voice, Shane let out a vicious laugh and sneered, “Climbing into William Lucas’s bed—now that takes some real skill! Mr. Lucas Sr. was way too soft on you!”The words fell, and immediately, several curious glances were thrown Layla’s way.Unexpectedly, her expression didn’t change much at all.“Figures. You can’t expect anything good to come out of a filthy mouth.”Her red lips curved into a mocking smile as she met Shane’s gaze.“Shane Xander, is filth all you’ve got rattling around in that empty head of yours? With a character like yours, you seriously think you can chase after Carly?“Calling you a toad would be an insult to actual toads.“At least a toad serves a purpose in the ecosystem. But you?”She gave him a lazy once-over.“Just a pathetic, vulgar idiot.”“Well said, Miss Xander.”A light clapping sound and a cheerful male voice came from behind her.Layla froze for a second and turned around. Standing there was a man dressed in a styli
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“Tch. Pathetic.”Shane spat toward Xavier’s feet. He turned to chase after Carly, but froze when he locked eyes with Zion’s icy stare.His heart jumped.“Mr. Lucas!” he blurted out.In an instant, he pasted on a familiar, eager-to-please smile and hurried over.“Mr. Lucas, what a surprise! I didn’t know you’d be here. Carly didn’t say anything either. If I’d known, I would’ve—”“Why did Carly leave just now? Did you upset her again?”Zion cut Shane off sharply, shooting him a glare.“Shane Xander, how are you still not getting it? Carly has absolutely no interest in you. Can't you just leave her alone?”“Mr. Lucas, I really do like Carly,” Shane said, looking aggrieved.“We’re both single. She’s not married, I’m not married. I have every right to pursue her, don’t I?“And besides, I didn’t even do anything that bad tonight. It’s just that...”He raised his hand and pointed toward Layla’s direction.“Layla Xander showed up. Carly didn’t want to see her, so she ran off. I wa
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Xavier turned to Shane and said calmly, “I can take a punch. It’s not a big deal. “But you crossed the line when you started spreading lies and smearing Miss Xander’s reputation. “The one you owe an apology to is her.”“I…” Shane tried to straighten up, but Zion immediately pressed him back down with a firm grip.“You need to apologize,” Zion said coldly, tightening his hold. “You can’t go around slandering your own sister.”Shane’s face turned red with frustration. He swallowed his anger with great difficulty.No matter what, Zion was Carly’s father. If Shane embarrassed him now, he could kiss any hope with Carly goodbye.“Sorry,” Shane forced the word out through gritted teeth, sounding more like he wanted to grind Xavier’s bones to dust than offer a real apology.Watching the scene unfold, Layla found it almost funny. The same Shane that even Mr. Xander couldn’t control was now obediently listening to Zion.It seemed Shane really did like Carly quite a bit.“Turn
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Inside the private room, the server poured pre-aerated red wine into crystal glasses and placed them in front of Layla and Xavier.At Xavier’s signal, the server quietly exited, leaving them alone.Layla lifted her glass first, offering a polite, apologetic smile. “Mr. Taylor, I’m sorry you had to witness that scene earlier. It was really embarrassing.”“I actually found it rather refreshing,” Xavier said, raising his glass. “You’re very different from the women I usually meet.”He smiled. “The fact that you agreed to have dinner with me tonight is my honor. I should be the one making the toast.”“You’re too kind,” Layla replied, clinking her glass lightly with his. “I should be the one thanking you. Thanks to you, I got to vent a little just now.”She had seen through the situation at a glance. Zion must have come tonight specifically for Xavier and because he needed something from Xavier, he had forced Shane to apologize. Otherwise, Zion probably would have made
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“Please, go ahead, Mr. Taylor,” Layla said politely.Xavier took a slow sip of his wine before speaking. “YT Corporation has a children's charity fund. Over the years, we’ve done a lot of work, though we’ve kept a low profile. “This time, the reason we made it onto the trending searches was partly because of the buzz created by your promo video.”He smiled slightly. “I was thinking, why not take advantage of the momentum and have you serve as the foundation’s public ambassador? “It would maximize the publicity effect, boost YT’s public image, and at the same time benefit you as well. It would be a win-win.”Layla hesitated, a trace of unease flashing across her face.“Is there a problem?” Xavier asked, curious.“It really is a good opportunity,” Layla said carefully, “but... I’m just a photographer. The attention I’m getting now is pure luck. “If YT wants a public ambassador, it would make more sense to choose someone with stronger public influence, a well-known fig
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Xavier walked straight into the elevator. Layla did not hesitate and followed closely behind.Only after the doors closed did she finally ask, “From what he said, it sounds like you’re familiar with Mr. Lucas.”“We worked together,” Xavier replied easily, glancing sideways at her. “Didn't you hear about the partnership between the Lucas Corporation and YT Corporation two years ago? We collaborated on chip development.”Layla looked slightly embarrassed. “I only returned to the country this year.”“I see,” Xavier said with a small laugh. “I had heard that you and Mr. Lucas had quite a close relationship. I thought you would have known about something that major.”Layla was instantly frustrated. She regretted even asking.Fortunately, Xavier dropped his gaze and did not press further. Layla wisely chose to stay silent.Outside the clubhouse, Xavier escorted Layla to her car.“Miss Xander, I hope we will have the chance to meet again,” he said meaningfully.It was c
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After hearing everything, Chris frowned thoughtfully and said, “Could the rumors outside be true? The contract between YT Corporation and the Lucas Corporation really has ended.“But why does Layla have anything to do with it?”He turned to Shane, suspicion in his voice. “Be honest. What exactly is going on between Xavier and Layla? Don’t exaggerate or make things up.”“I’m telling the truth!” Shane rolled his eyes, his tone full of disgust. “I saw it with my own eyes. Xavier went to dinner with Layla and even backed her up. It didn’t look like a normal relationship.”He sneered.“And come on, Layla’s always been good at wrapping men around her finger. Now that William Lucas is out of power and cut off from the Lucas family, she’s probably looking for someone better to latch onto.”“She sure has some skills,” Mr. Xander said grimly. “She even managed to reel in Xavier Taylor.”“She’s just like a damn vixen,” Shane continued bitterly. “Any man who gets involved with her
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News that Felix had stormed into the nursing home spread fast.By the time William and Layla arrived, the entrance was a scene of chaos—complete with Layla’s own family standing there too.Layla didn’t spare the Xander family so much as a glance. Her gaze was cold as she turned to Felix, who was still making a scene. “This isn’t the Perry family estate. If you’re going to throw a tantrum, at least make sure you’re in the right place.”Felix spun around at the sound of her voice, so furious he actually laughed. “Perfect timing! You two—tell your damn guard dog to back off!”Mike remained calm and unmoved. He looked to William and reported in a low voice, “Mr. Lucas, they’ve been stirring up trouble for almost an hour now. I’m guessing word has already reached Mr. Perry Sr.”“Thanks for holding the line,” William replied quietly. He then turned toward the crowd outside and swept a cool gaze across them. “You all carry a bit of status in society, don’t you? So what are you doing caus
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The baby in Xena’s belly was still his flesh and blood.Sean’s mind was a mess. He didn’t even know what to say. Kiera’s sudden pregnancy had caught him completely off guard.Noticing his silence, Susan’s expression darkened. “What are you just standing there for? Kiera’s pregnant, and you’re not happy? When Xena got pregnant, Felix was so thrilled he practically flew into the sky!“No, I’ve got to find a time to bring Kiera back to the Perry estate. And I’ll make sure to show her off in front of Felix too!”Speak of the devil.The doorbell rang loudly before she could even finish her sentence.Sean stood up and checked the monitor. Sure enough, Felix was outside, slamming the bell like a madman.What was Felix doing here at this hour?Before Sean could think further, Felix had already lost his patience. He kicked the front door hard several times. “Susan Jasper, get out here!”Susan rushed over, panic written all over her face. “Why’s he looking for me?”“You think just beca
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A week passed before Layla heard about Kiera again. In the meantime, Hannah had officially started planning the launch of her magazine.Layla was busy juggling meetings at QS Entertainment and editing the short video for the art exhibit. Her schedule was so packed that she barely had time to think about anything else.It was by chance that Hannah found out Seth Mason had helped with the filming and editing of the video. She immediately begged Layla to introduce them. She was eager to get to know him. Layla could only agree for now, saying they would set something up once the editing was done.That morning, right after a meeting, Layla received a call from William.“Levi just got word that Kiera faked a medical report to pretend she’s pregnant.”“What?” Layla was stunned for a moment before quickly realizing what Kiera was trying to do.To Sean, Xena’s child was an illegitimate one, something that would tarnish his reputation. But Kiera’s child? That would be a legitimate Perry he
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“She didn’t tell me,” Sean snapped, his voice tight with frustration. “And don’t worry about how I found out. Just do us all a favor and stop causing trouble.”“Trouble? How is this trouble?” Susan shot back, indignant. “I planned everything carefully. There’s no way Xena or her people can trace it back to me.”She lifted her chin smugly. “As long as she loses the baby, what can they use to challenge your claim to the inheritance? Sean, you should be thanking me!”“I said,” Sean ground out, his patience gone, “the baby is off limits.”Susan frowned, confused by his anger. “Why? If she actually gives birth, and the old man decides to hand the Perry estate to Felix out of happiness, it’ll be too late for regrets!”“Because that baby…”He was just about to say “is mine” when the door creaked open.Kiera stood there quietly, her expression uncertain. “Sean… Mom only did this for our sake. Don’t be so harsh on her.”“Exactly!” Susan straightened her back proudly. “Everything I’ve do
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Kiera took a cab home from the hospital. Just as she stepped out of the car, a figure rushed up and grabbed her arm, making her jump.“Kiera! Where did you two go last night?”Startled, she turned around and saw Susan looking unusually excited. Kiera had a pretty good guess.“Mom, what’s going on? Did something happen?”“I…” Susan swallowed hard, her eyes flashing with venom. “Let’s go inside. We’ll talk there.”Once they were in the villa, Susan couldn’t wait to sit down before blurting out what had happened with the car accident.Kiera stared at Susan in shock. “Mom, weren’t you afraid something might go wrong?”“If something goes wrong, then so be it. That bitch Xena deserves it!”Susan scowled in disgust. “She seduced Sean in the first place, and that’s why he couldn’t take over the Perry family’s business. And now she dares stand in his way again? I’d be thrilled if she died.”The venom in Susan’s eyes made Kiera’s stomach turn. After all this time living under the same r
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Kiera forced a smile, but only she knew how much she was bleeding inside.Outside the hospital, she stood at the curb, waiting for Sean to pull up. But the car never came.Instead, her phone rang.“Hey, Kiera, something urgent came up at the office. I really need to deal with it. I’m so sorry. Could you grab a cab home first? I’ll be there later tonight.”She didn’t press him. Just quietly replied, “Okay.”When the call ended, Kiera slowly lowered her phone. Even in the warm morning sun, she felt ice cold.Once again, she asked herself the question she had tried so hard to ignore, “What kind of man did I marry?”*Meanwhile, Sean didn’t go to the office. He was headed straight to North City Women’s & Children’s Hospital.He had barely gotten into his car earlier when he received a call.“Hi, is this Miss Xena Xander’s emergency contact? She’s been in a car accident. There was some bleeding. She’s stable for now, but we need someone to come down.”Without hesitation, he chose
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One hour later, Sean stormed into the hospital room and rushed to Kiera’s bedside.“Kiera, are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere? I looked for you all night. I was worried sick!”Kiera’s heart felt like a cold, hollow shell, but she still forced herself to put on a frightened expression.“I drank too much last night. I think someone tried to take me to a hotel room so I ran.”She turned to Layla and added, “Luckily, I ran into Miss Xander. If not for her, I don’t know what might’ve happened.”Sean followed her gaze and gave Layla a noticeably softer look.“Layla, thank you.”The casual intimacy in his tone made Layla nauseous. She didn’t even bother responding, keeping her eyes only on Kiera.“Miss Jenkins, you really shouldn’t drink so much when you’re out,” she said flatly. “With your tolerance, it’s just asking for trouble.”Kiera nodded obediently. “I understand.”At that moment, William entered the room. He didn’t spare Sean a glance and addressed Layla with quiet conce
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“Miss Xander, I really messed up. I deserved this.”Kiera’s voice cracked as tears streamed down her face. She clung tightly to Layla’s hands, trembling from head to toe.Layla remained silent, her expression unreadable. The only thing that surprised her was realizing Kiera had already known the baby in Xena’s belly belonged to Sean.If she knew all along, why wait until now?Was she still holding out hope for that man?The early morning sun spilled through the windows, bathing the room in a soft golden light.Kiera had cried herself out. Her face was pale and lifeless, her red-rimmed eyes dull and empty.Layla sat by the bed and asked quietly, “When did you find out Xena was pregnant with Sean’s child?”Kiera lowered her gaze. “I went overseas for medical treatment not long ago,” Kiera said softly. “Before I left, I didn’t feel comfortable leaving Sean home alone so I installed a hidden camera. I didn’t tell him. I was afraid he’d say I was overthinking things.“Then one day,
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“What? You actually ran into Layla?”Sean’s voice exploded through the phone, sending a jolt of panic through Mr. Zimmer.Mr. Zimmer instinctively held the phone away from his ear, then spoke with a nervous tone, “I... I don’t even know how Mrs. Perry ended up near Mr. Mason’s banquet hall. And honestly, I’m not sure if Layla actually saw her.“Mr. Perry, I’ve been thinking... this whole thing’s kind of shady. Maybe it’s better if you don’t involve me after all.”It had all started during a dinner party. Sean brought up the idea after a few too many drinks, and the more they talked, the wilder the plan got.Fueled by alcohol, Mr. Zimmer hadn’t thought it through before agreeing to help stage a fake cheating scandal, framing Kiera for seducing him while drunk.So tonight, he and Sean had slipped something into her wine. After just two glasses, Kiera was already disoriented. Sean handed her off to him, saying she was his to do with as he pleased.Mr. Zimmer’s lust took over, and h
