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Late at night, Mike stepped into the room and reported, “Xena’s still kneeling outside. The whole Xander family is here now.” The moment he pushed open the door, the noise from the hallway spilled in. Layla wasn’t deaf. She could hear everything loud and clear, including Shane’s booming voice, spewing yet another round of brainless arguments. She had expected this. The moment she decided to make Xena kneel, she knew she would have to deal with the fallout. But it didn’t affect her mood in the slightest. “Let them make a scene.” She leisurely popped a grape into her mouth. “The hospital won’t let them cause a ruckus for long. Security will step in soon enough. You all don’t need to waste your energy dealing with them.” Mike gave a slight nod. “Understood.” As he left, Levi stepped in right behind him. It was his night shift, and he was already irritated. Now, after walking through the hallway and enduring the headache-inducing shouting, his patience was wearing t
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As soon as Levi stepped out of the hospital room, he was startled by the scene in the hallway. The Xander family members were all pressed against the wall by William’s bodyguards, while Mike was in the middle of taping Shane’s mouth shut. It was a clear warning to the rest and none of them dared to make a sound. The once-noisy corridor fell into an eerie silence. Levi approached, placing a hand on William’s shoulder. He could feel the tension radiating off him, barely restrained. “William, this is a hospital. Just kick them out. You don’t need to get physical. It’s not a good look.” William ignored him. When he saw Xena struggling to get up to plead, his gaze turned ice-cold. “Kneel back down.” Her legs buckled instantly, and she dropped back to the floor without hesitation. Chris frowned. “Mr. Lucas, I know you’re powerful, but this is going too far—” “She chose to kneel, so she’d better kneel properly.” William’s gaze swept over the group, his tone em
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Xena’s heart sank. Her instincts told her that William must have figured something out. But then, she thought again. If he really had solid proof, he wouldn’t be standing here wasting words with me. Calming herself, she showed no hint of fear. “Mr. Lucas, what exactly do you mean by that? Haven’t I made it obvious enough how much I love Sean?“To marry him, I was willing to carry the shame of an out-of-wedlock pregnancy and be labeled as the woman who stole my sister’s fiancé.”She lowered her gaze slightly, looking as if she were in deep pain. “I know what I did was wrong, but I couldn’t help myself. Mr. Lucas, love can’t be forced, and it certainly can’t be controlled.”William said nothing. Her composure was truly impressive. She didn’t let a single crack show, even when cornered. Tired of watching her put on a show, William averted his gaze and strode past her without another glance. Levi quickly followed, trailing behind him as they stepped into the on-call ro
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William didn’t respond. Levi didn’t dare push his luck any further and waved a hand dismissively. “Alright, alright. We’ve known each other long enough—no need to be so formal. Miss Xander is my patient. Helping her is just what I’m supposed to do.”But the truth was, he wasn’t just trying to save Layla, he was trying to save William too. If something really happened to her, he couldn’t even begin to imagine what William would turn into.Early the next morning, Levi stopped by for rounds. After checking Layla’s wounds and going over the usual precautions, he casually mentioned that he would be taking some time off. Layla looked surprised. “You’re suddenly taking time off?” “Don’t worry. Before I leave, I’ll make sure everything is set. The doctor covering for me is one of my med school juniors. I’ve given him strict instructions to keep a close eye on you.” He offered a reassuring smile. “Just keep cooperating like before, and everything will be fine.” “That’s
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“Obviously, Uncle William told me,” Carter said matter-of-factly. “He was worried about your mental state, so he told me to put work on hold and come back to keep you company.” As soon as the words left his mouth, Carter realized something was off. He turned to Levi, looking nervous. “Uh… Levi, was I not supposed to say that?” Levi sighed in exasperation. “Does it even matter now? You already did.”Layla frowned. “Why wouldn’t you be allowed to say it?” “Uh…” Carter hesitated, at a complete loss. He obviously couldn’t just blurt out that his uncle liked her—that was why he was so meticulous about everything.Levi stepped in smoothly. “William was just worried you’d feel too pressured.”He glanced at Carter knowingly. “I’m guessing your uncle told you to say you just happened to finish work and heard the news after you got back.”Carter immediately took the easy way out. “Exactly! That’s exactly what he told me! Levi, no wonder you’ve been friends with him for so many years
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For the next two hours, Xena was in pure agony. She was so frustrated she could have strangled Carter on the spot. Finally, the hospital room door swung open, and Carter strolled out, casually humming a tune. The moment she saw him, Xena’s tears welled up instantly. “Mr. Carter, I’m really exhausted. Can I take a break before continuing? You wouldn’t want someone collapsing right outside my sister’s hospital room, would you?” Carter arched a brow. “You’ve barely been kneeling.”He shoved his hands into his pockets, looking down at her with a lazy smirk. “You’re the mastermind behind an attempted murder, and you can’t even handle kneeling for a little while? How are you planning to survive prison?” “You…” Xena’s face turned pale with panic. “I swear I didn’t do it! Why won’t you believe me?” “Still playing innocent?” Carter let out a mocking laugh. “My uncle already found the driver. Haven’t you noticed he hasn’t been around today? That’s because he’s with the poli
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Layla held up her phone for Carter to see, a knowing smile tugging at her lips. “Looks like the fish took the bait.” “That fast?” Carter’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Damn, if I’d known, I would’ve come back sooner! My acting skills would’ve been put to good use!”“If you came back earlier, Xena would’ve still been under police investigation. There wouldn’t have been a chance for her to make that call.”Carter scratched his head. “Good point. They needed time to track him down. If we said we found him too soon, Xena wouldn’t have bought it.”Layla tucked her phone away. “We still need to keep an eye on Xena. If she senses something’s off, she might panic and pull something reckless.”“Exactly!” Carter glanced at the clock on the wall and frowned. “She made the call a while ago, but she still hasn’t come back? I’ll have someone check the restroom.”He turned to the bodyguards outside the door. “Go see if she’s in the bathroom.”Half an hour later, a bodyguard rushed back,
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“Do you really think they’d stop talking just because I hide?”Layla yanked her hand free. “I’m not going to stick my head in the sand. Pretending this isn’t happening won’t make it go away.”“But—” Carter hesitated, looking uneasy.“Didn’t you just say we have enough people? What, are you actually worried the Xanders will hurt me?”“Not a chance!”Mike stepped forward, his voice firm. “As long as I’m here, no one will lay a finger on Miss Xander.”Carter hesitated a moment longer before sighing in defeat. “Fine, we’ll do it your way—for now. But if things go south, you listen to me. If I say we leave, we leave.”Layla nodded, her gaze shifting past Carter’s shoulder toward the maternity ward’s operating room, her expression unreadable. What a coincidence. Xena had just finished making that phone call, and now she had lost the baby. They say even a tiger wouldn’t eat its own cub, but Xena? She was willing to sacrifice her own child to achieve her goal. How ruthles
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William gently lowered Layla into the wheelchair beside the bed. She froze for a moment before awkwardly retracting her hands. For a split second, an odd sense of disappointment flashed through her. Wait—no! Was she seriously expecting William to carry her all the way like some kind of princess? She shook off that dangerous thought immediately, straightened her posture, and let him wheel her out of the hospital room. *Outside, the night was silent except for the soft whisper of falling snow. The wheelchair rolled over a thin layer of fresh snow, leaving behind two clear tracks—along with a set of steady footprints following closely behind. William pushed Layla toward the gazebo in the center of the hospital’s small garden. Once they reached it, he took off his coat and draped it over her shoulders. It was still warm from his body heat. Layla glanced at him, about to refuse—but in the end, she swallowed the words. Forget it. He was just being a gentlem
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Before the banquet, William had already discussed with Mr. Perry Sr. how to set up Xena. That jade bonsai? He was the one who had shattered it first—then carefully had it pieced back together. No matter how Sean and Xena tried to defend themselves, the blame would land squarely on them. Luckily, even fate seemed to be on their side. The two had pushed the gift over themselves, making its destruction seem completely natural. Sean’s reputation was in shambles, and now he carried a massive debt on his shoulders—one that he would ultimately take out on Xena. Her dream of marrying Sean? Dead. The only regret? Layla hadn’t been there to witness the show herself. “Mr. Perry Sr., sorry for disrupting your birthday celebration tonight. And thank you for playing along.” “No need for thanks.” Mr. Perry Sr. looked up at the night sky, his aged eyes filled with deep contemplation. “I once wanted Layla to marry Sean. I thought she could help him and guide him. I genuinely int
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Seeing that neither Sean nor Xena spoke up, Mr. Perry Sr. let out a furious laugh. “Oh? Oh, I see how it is! If neither of you want to take responsibility, then you’ll both pay for it!” He turned to William. “Tell me, how much did that gift cost? Whatever it is, they’ll compensate you.” William’s gaze lingered on the shattered jade pieces. His voice remained calm. “Mr. Perry Sr., you’re letting your anger cloud your judgment. Since the gift was for you, it belongs to you now. If anyone should be reimbursed, it’s you.” His tone was light, but he sighed faintly. “It’s just a shame… Layla spent so much time picking out this jade bonsai for you. She put a lot of thought into it. We should make sure she never finds out—it would only upset her.” Hearing this, Mr. Perry Sr. felt a pang of guilt and frustration. “Absolutely. Layla must never know. I’ll have these two buy an identical replacement so she doesn’t suspect anything.” William gave a slight nod. “You always think ah
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Xena shook her head, instinctively wanting to defend herself—but then she caught Sean’s gaze. The look in his eyes was clear. Play along. She froze. If she admitted to seducing him, the scandal would spread like wildfire throughout the banquet. How would she ever face anyone again? Did Sean not care about what this would do to her? “There’s no need to explain.” Kiera took a shaky step back, tears streaming down her face as she looked at Sean. “I should’ve never trusted you!” “Miss Jenkins—!” Sean panicked as she turned and ran. Without thinking, he moved to chase after her.But before he could reach the door, Mrs. Jenkins stepped in front of him, blocking his path. Her expression was fierce with anger. “A man like you is nothing but filth—unworthy of even being associated with our family!”She shot a sharp, disdainful look at Susan. “Well done, Susan. You’ve raised quite a son.”With that, she turned on her heel and strode after her daughter. The nex
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“Xena.” Sean didn’t pull his hand away. Instead, he met Xena’s gaze with an unsettling calm. “I’ve told you many times—I love Layla. From the very beginning, whatever was between us was a mistake.“Losing the baby was just a chance to correct that mistake. You and I… we should go back to where we belong, shouldn’t we?” “No!” Xena sobbed harder, clutching Sean’s hand in a death grip. “You’re lying! There’s no way you don’t have feelings for me!” “Xena, listen to me—” “No! I don’t want to hear it!” Her emotions spiraled out of control as she suddenly stood on tiptoe, pressing her lips desperately against his. Her voice trembled as she whispered between hurried kisses, “Sean, I love you…” Sean shoved her away. “Calm down—” “You love me!” Xena wrapped her arms around his neck, refusing to give him the chance to push her away again. Her kiss was clumsy, desperate—her lips salty with tears. There was a hint of submission in the way she kissed him, as if beggi
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Sean froze.Layla?He’s calling her that now? So casually? So intimately?Sean’s expression darkened even more.And to top it off, they picked out a gift together? William had to be doing this on purpose.“Fine, let him take it.” Mr. Perry Sr. waved his hand, signaling the servant beside him to carry the gift and follow Sean. With Mr. Perry Sr.’s order given, Sean had no choice but to obey. No matter how unwilling he was, he kept his mouth shut and left the study with a stony expression. *“Mr. Lucas, I heard from my father…” Wilfred hesitated before asking, “You’ve been looking after Layla all this time. How is she doing?” “She’s fine. No need to worry.” Seeing that William wasn’t planning to elaborate, Wilfred knew he was hitting a dead end. It made sense—given the complicated relationship between the Perry family and Layla, no one was in a position to ask about her well-being. *Meanwhile, Sean led the servant into the collection room. “Put it down.”
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Mr. Perry Sr. sat at the head of the table, with William and his eldest son, Wilfred Perry, seated on separate sofas beside him.Meanwhile, the two younger men—Sean and Felix Perry—were left standing.Sean was an illegitimate child, whereas Felix was the rightful firstborn. The two had been at odds since childhood, constantly competing in the shadows. Felix wasn’t as sharp as Sean, but he had received far more paternal affection. Over the years, Wilfred had taken him under his wing, guiding him in expanding the family's overseas business and personally grooming him for the future. Now that both had grown into capable men, their ambitions for the heir position were no longer hidden. Tonight, as soon as William arrived, he brought up one of Felix’s overseas projects—one that had helped strengthen business ties between the Lucas and Perry families. His words were full of praise, subtly painting Felix as a talented and promising young man. Mr. Perry Sr., delighted by the flat
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“Sis, how can you think like that? You’re not going to die, you hear me? We’ll spend the New Year together—not just this year, but next year, and for many, many more years to come…” By the time Carter finished speaking, two silent tears had already slipped down his face. He quickly wiped them away with the back of his hand, then grumbled, “I don’t care what you say. Without my permission, you’re not allowed to die.” Layla chuckled. “Oh? And what, are you the Grim Reaper now?” “You’re still laughing!” Carter huffed, pretending to be angry. “It’s all because of your nonsense. Stop saying such ridiculous things!” “I think it sounds kind of romantic, though…” “Romantic, my ass!” Carter didn’t even bother arguing. He just peeled an orange and stuffed two slices straight into her mouth. “Eat more, talk less. Fill your head with good thoughts instead of all this death nonsense. As long as my uncle is around, you’re not going anywhere.” Layla chewed the orange, but it t
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Layla was lost in thought, so much so that she didn’t even notice William standing at her bedroom door for quite some time. “What are you thinking about?” The sudden voice startled her. She sat up in a hurry, looking toward him. “When did you get here?” “I’ve been here for a while.” William walked over to the hospital bed and casually asked, “What did Kiera want from you?” “She seems to think Sean still has feelings for me, so she came asking me to put in a good word for her. She wants me to tell him to move on so they can get engaged smoothly.” Layla let out a mocking laugh. “Miss Jenkins is certainly… naïve. Imagine asking your boyfriend’s ex to help you win him over. Honestly, it’s a miracle I didn’t slap Sean when I saw him. “She wants me to play matchmaker? I was this close to telling her I’d rather curse Sean to never know love and die alone.“Besides, I don’t even think he still has feelings for me.” Layla paused, lost in thought for a moment. “It’s just
