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Chapter 601

The magazine photoshoot had turned out to be a surprising experience for Scarlett.When Layla first mentioned the idea over dinner, Scarlett thought it sounded interesting. She had agreed partly out of curiosity and partly because she wanted to prove something to herself.On the actual day of the shoot, the one thing Layla kept repeating was, “Just be yourself.”Scarlett couldn’t clearly remember every detail of the shoot, but she vividly recalled the feeling—the freedom of expressing herself confidently in front of the camera, basking in a sense of joy she hadn’t felt in years.She had spent so many years as Mrs. Lucas, trapped in that role for so long that she had nearly forgotten what it meant to simply be Scarlett Dixon.Even now, she could almost feel the warmth of the studio lights against her skin, that tingling sensation spreading to her heart.The thought that Layla, someone she once despised, was the one who gave her this fleeting taste of youth again felt almost absurd

Chapter 602

News of the party reached Mrs. Jenkins quickly.She could hardly contain her glee as she turned to Kiera. “This is just too funny. Layla went through all that trouble to pull together a magazine just to win over Scarlett, and what did she get? Nothing! Scarlett got her moment in the spotlight and then turned on her like nothing ever happened.“She didn’t get a thing out of it. What a joke. She’s basically a laughingstock now.”Mrs. Jenkins was practically breathless from laughter, clearly enjoying herself.But Kiera frowned slightly. “How can you say she didn’t get anything out of it? That magazine laid a solid foundation. Anyone with eyes can see the kind of statement she’s trying to make. Not even A-list celebrities could’ve pulled this off.”“It’s just a magazine, for heaven’s sake.”Mrs. Jenkins’s smile faded. “Kiera, what’s going on with you lately? Why are you always defending that Layla girl?”“I’m just being objective,” Kiera said calmly. “I actually think her magazine i

Chapter 603

“No need.” Kiera’s voice was calm and steady. “You can leave now.”“Oh.”The man gave a curt nod, pocketing the bank card while sneaking a glance at Kiera.He found it really strange.He had seen plenty of women lose their minds after discovering their husbands were cheating. They would be crying, screaming and causing a scene. But Kiera was so calm it was almost unsettling.It made him wonder if she even loved her husband.After receiving the memory card from the man’s camera, Kiera sat alone in the cafe, staring out the window as the sun dipped below the horizon. It was nearly sunset by the time she finally left.When she returned to the villa, Sean was already home.He saw her slip off her shoes and immediately walked over, kneeling to place her slippers at her feet.“Mom said you went out to meet some friends. Why didn’t you tell me? I could’ve picked you up.”“I’m pregnant, not incapable of taking care of myself.”Kiera glanced at the slippers, her expression complicate

Chapter 604

Layla chose a quiet corner table and sat down. Once Gwen joined her, Layla casually pushed a slice of cake toward her. Gwen glanced at it but didn’t touch her fork. Meanwhile, Layla had already eaten more than half of hers, a contented smile tugging at her lips. She was clearly enjoying the taste.“Was this woman seriously here to enjoy dessert?” Gwen thought.She couldn't take it anymore. “Aren't you going to ask what I want to talk about?”“You're the one who asked me to talk. Shouldn't you be the one to bring it up?” Layla replied calmly.Gwen's expression darkened. “You’re unbelievably arrogant, Miss Xander.”The more relaxed Layla seemed, the more humiliated Gwen felt, like she wasn’t even being taken seriously.“You may have gotten lucky this time, dodging the online blackout, but luck doesn’t last forever. And so what if the magazine succeeded? Mrs. Lucas still hasn’t accepted you. Your attempt to win her over was a complete failure.”“Have you read the magazine?” Layla

Chapter 605

Without realizing it, a gentle smile tugged at Layla’s lips, and she quickened her steps toward him.“Mr. Lucas, what brings you downstairs? Are you heading out?”“I happened to see Gwen approaching you from upstairs,” William said, getting straight to the point. “What did she want?”“Not much—just chatting about the magazine.” Layla glanced up at the building, then smiled brightly. “You’ve got impressive eyesight, Mr. Lucas. You could tell it was Gwen from all the way up there?”Since the magazine came up, William didn’t hold back, finally letting out everything he had been keeping inside.“When you first asked my mom to be part of the magazine shoot, I didn’t stop you because I trusted your judgment. But just as I expected, there’s been some negative backlash—”“If you saw it coming, then of course I did too.” Layla’s smile remained steady, calm, and unwavering. “I was prepared for this from the start. So there’s no need for you to worry.“Besides, the magazine has already exc

Chapter 606

In the deep of night, the first thunderstorm of early summer descended on North City. Lightning tore through the darkness, each flash followed by a rolling crash of thunder.Layla jolted awake. Her eyes flew open just as another streak of lightning split the sky outside her window. The curtains whipped violently in the wind, and the relentless sound of rain and thunder filled the room.She switched on the bedside lamp, the warm glow pushing away some of the darkness, grounding her in the present. After a moment to steady herself, she climbed out of bed to close the window. Through the glass, she stared into the black, storm-lashed night, but the chaos outside did nothing to calm the turmoil in her chest.She had a nightmare—a vivid, haunting memory of that storm she faced at eighteen.Lightning flashed again. For a brief moment, her reflection appeared on the glass—a blurry, disheveled silhouette. It looked so much like her eighteen-year-old self.A shiver ran down her spine. Layl

Chapter 607

“We all need to calm down.”William’s voice was low, tightly controlled, but even his effort to stay calm couldn’t completely hide the simmering anger beneath.*That evening, the Perry family rushed to St. North Hospital as soon as they caught wind of the situation.Felix’s fury erupted the moment he arrived, and his accusations zeroed in on Layla. “You killed my grandpa! You insisted on sending him to that god-awful nursing home and even barred us from seeing him! It was all part of your plan, wasn’t it? So you could lower his guard and take him out!“I always knew you were trouble! An outsider meddling in our family affairs—either you’re bored out of your mind, or you’ve got some twisted scheme!“You must have tricked him into changing his will, right? That’s it, isn’t it? You killed him for his inheritance!”“Enough!” Wilfred’s voice boomed, cutting through the chaos. “This is a hospital! Can we have a moment of peace here?”But Felix refused to back down. “Dad, I’m not wro

Chapter 608

Wilfred looked past Felix’s outburst and met Layla’s gaze. “Until we have complete clarity on what happened, I hope you’ll agree to return him to us.”It was a diplomatic response—a mix of trust and doubt. He wasn’t outright accusing Layla, but he wasn’t comfortable with her group continuing to watch over Mr. Perry Sr. either.Layla understood the unspoken meaning. After a brief hesitation, she nodded. “Given the situation, we’ll need to leave a few people to keep an eye on Grandpa Perry.”“Leave people here? To make it easier for you to keep messing with him?” Felix sneered, his voice rising.“That’s fine,” Wilfred interrupted, silencing Felix with a sharp look.“Dad, you can’t be serious—” Felix started, but Wilfred’s warning glare forced him to swallow his complaints. He shot Layla a hateful look, but she didn’t even spare him a glance. She simply nodded at Wilfred. “Thank you.”With that, Layla and her group stepped away, leaving Wilfred’s family to get the details from Lev

Chapter 609

Mr. Perry Sr. had limited daily interactions with people and items. After a thorough investigation, it became clear that the issue likely came from the pastries he had been receiving recently in the afternoons.Following the trail, they discovered that the pastries did not actually come from the bakery listed on the packaging. The delivery person who brought them deliberately avoided the nursing home’s surveillance cameras, keeping their face hidden beneath a hat and mask. No facial features were visible.Even more bizarre, the person seemed to vanish the moment they left the nursing home’s surveillance range. None of the nearby cameras captured their departure, yet they appeared at the nursing home at the same time every day, without fail.All of this pointed to one thing—whoever was behind this was meticulous and highly skilled. And just like that, the trail went cold.After hearing Mike’s report, Layla remained silent for a long time.William assumed she needed time to process

Chapter 610

The plane touched down around noon the next day.As Yuna stepped out of the terminal, she immediately spotted William and the others waiting for her. A smile tugged at her lips without her even realizing it.She had always been a loner, drifting from place to place with no fixed schedule, often disappearing without notice. Being picked up by a group was a new experience for her—one she found oddly refreshing.“Did it really take this many people to pick me up?” she teased as she approached, but the smile on her face gave away her true feelings.The once-awkward girl had grown into a poised young woman, her features now carrying a fresh, vibrant charm.Layla stepped forward with a bouquet in hand, offering it to Yuna with a grin. “You saved my life. Knowing you were coming to North City, how could I not personally welcome you? Otherwise, I’d be heartless.”Yuna accepted the flowers, taking a deep breath of their sweet fragrance. “Not bad. I’m officially someone who receives flower

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