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“Wait… isn’t that William Lucas? Damn! The financial magazine cover mogul is gracing us mere mortals with his presence?” “Even in these raw, unedited shots, Mr. Lucas’s long legs are killing it! I swear, I could lick the screen!” “Sean Perry? That guy trended before for being a useless scumbag. Does he even deserve to stand on the same stage as Mr. Lucas?” “Forget the two men—I’m more curious about the woman! She’s the real winner here. Two top-tier guys chasing her? She must be incredible!” *And just like that, public opinion online took a sharp turn. By the end of the night, it wasn’t the two men but Layla Xander who shot to the top of the trending charts. Netizens tried digging into her background.But to their surprise, the Xander family heiress had a resume so bland she could have been anyone off the street. In contrast, her sister, Xena Xander, was a classic high-society darling—studied abroad, hosted solo photography exhibitions, debuted as a popular star
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William stood by the floor-to-ceiling window at Luxe Villa, listening to Carter’s endless chatter on the phone.“Uncle William, how could you let the news get out? What is the PR department even doing?“You don’t know—Grandpa nearly blew up when he saw the headlines! He’s demanding you return to the old house immediately to explain yourself.“If he finds out that I was the one who gave you those tickets, I am finished! He would never lay a finger on you, but me? I'd be dead meat!”Carter’s voice was filled with grievance. He had been ranting for a while without getting a single response. But he was used to it. After venting everything, he added seriously, “Uncle William, you have to cover for me.” “I know,” William finally replied. Carter sighed, feeling helpless but somewhat relieved to hear an answer at last. “How is Layla doing?” he asked. William glanced toward the bed. Under the blanket, the figure moved slightly. “She should be awake now,” he replied. He
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“Let’s just pretend I never received the business card today,” Layla thought to herself.“What’s wrong?” Hearing William’s inquiry, Layla quickly wiped her tears and forced a smile. “Nothing. I’m just too happy. Ever heard of crying tears of joy?” Under the soft light, her tear-filled eyes carried a sadness so deep it was almost shattered. William frowned slightly and, after a brief silence, chose to respect her feelings without confronting her. For a moment, he felt an indescribable heaviness in his chest. He did not linger. After staying with her for a short while, he quietly left the room. *Once inside his study, William immediately made a phone call to Levi. “Offer more money,” he said. “As long as they agree to treat her, no matter the cost, I’ll pay it.” Levi hesitated for a moment. “Is she really worth all of this from you?” “She is,” William replied without a second thought. In that fleeting moment earlier, he felt a single, clear wish—he wanted
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A middle-aged woman stood outside the door, dressed in an elegant silk dress with a white fur stole draped over her shoulders. She was adorned in jewelry from head to toe, exuding wealth and elegance. Her eyes widened in shock at the sight of Layla’s shaved head. The flawless makeup on her face seemed to crack, inch by inch. “You… you…” she stammered. Layla looked puzzled. “And you are…?” “I… I…” The woman clutched her chest as if she might faint at any moment. Layla was still confused when William suddenly appeared behind her. His voice rang out calmly but firmly. “Mom.” Layla froze. Her instincts kicked in, and she quickly covered her bald head with both hands. “Sorry, ma’am. Did I scare you?” she apologized awkwardly. “You… you two…” Scarlett Dixon’s gaze darted between them, her expression one of sheer disbelief. It felt like the sky was falling. Her precious son who she had raised so carefully, was standing next to a bald woman. The sight
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Layla was at a loss for words.She felt awkward and hesitated before suggesting, “Mr. Lucas, isn’t it a bit harsh to leave your mother outside? Maybe you should let her in, and I can explain everything properly.” “No need,” William replied flatly. Releasing his grip, he turned away without looking back. “Let her shout for a while. She’ll leave on her own. There’s no point wasting your breath.” “But…” Layla hesitated. What kind of mess was this? She had only planned to use William as a temporary shield, never expecting to stir up the entire Lucas family. Her gaze followed his retreating figure, her expression thoughtful. No matter what, she couldn’t drag him into her troubles. “If you’re thinking about moving out, you’d better drop that idea now,” William said, his back still turned. It was as if he could read her mind without even looking. “With your current condition, living alone isn’t safe. If I let you leave, it’d be no different from murder—and I’m not intereste
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Mrs. Xander stood behind Scarlett, her voice tentative and uneasy. “Layla, I made some chicken soup for you.” “No need,” Layla replied coldly, not even sparing the thermos a glance. “Layla, I…” Mrs. Xander’s voice trailed off as her eyes fell on Layla’s knitted hat, covering her bare scalp with not a strand of hair in sight. Her heart ached, and she found herself unable to continue. “Just go back,” Layla said flatly, her expression emotionless. Seeing Layla's cold and emotionless dismissal, Scarlett immediately stepped in, indignant on Mrs. Xander’s behalf.“How can you talk to your mother like that?” she snapped. “She went through all that trouble to make you chicken soup. Not only do you refuse to drink it, but you will not even let her through the door!”Layla frowned. “Mrs. Lucas, this is not your concern.”“Why shouldn’t it be?” Scarlett retorted, her tone sharp with irritation. “I am a mother too. No one understands a mother’s heart better than I do!”She co
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“Mom, how did you manage to see Layla today? Didn’t Mr. Lucas order that we weren’t allowed inside?” Xena asked curiously.“I ran into William’s mother at the gate. She was the one who brought me in,” Mrs. Xander replied.Thinking of Scarlett’s demeanor, Mrs. Xander frowned. “That woman from the Lucas family is certainly a tough one.”In the social circle of wealthy wives, Scarlett was notorious.The youngest in her generation of the Dixon family, she had been spoiled from birth, growing up willful and arrogant.Years ago, she had fallen head over heels for Mr. Lucas Sr.—a man more than twenty years her senior. Ignoring her family’s objections, she pursued him with fiery passion and ultimately married into the Lucas family. Her story became something of a society legend.Despite the large age gap, Mr. Lucas Sr. adored his young wife. And once she gave birth to their brilliant son, who later became the head of the Lucas family, Scarlett’s status soared even higher.With her husba
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When Sean awoke from the general anesthesia, it was already evening. Xena was by his bedside. The moment his eyes opened, she quickly stood up. “Sean, how are you feeling? Does your stomach still hurt?” A voice suddenly called out. “Sean!” Susan rushed over, her face filled with concern. “How did you end up in the hospital like this?” she cried, her heart aching at the sight of him. Sean furrowed his brows and tried to speak, but his throat felt like it was being slashed with razors. Xena stepped in to explain, “Aunt Susan, Sean just had an endoscopy. He probably can’t speak much right now…” But Susan cut her off, her voice sharp and cold. “Why are you here!” she snapped, her expression darkening. “This is all your fault! Get out!” Xena’s face fell in shock. “Aunt Susan, I rushed over as soon as I heard Sean was in the hospital. How can you say this is because of me?” “It is because of you!” Susan spat, her eyes burning with fury as she pointed st
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Watching Carly turn and leave without looking back, Layla’s assistant was still fuming. She instinctively took a step to chase after her, wanting to argue. However, Layla reached out and stopped her.“Miss Xander, that was way out of line! Total ungrateful brat!” The assistant couldn’t help venting. “Did she forget how much you’ve done for her since she started here?“If it weren’t for you giving her so many chances, would a fresh grad like her even have gotten to go out on assignments with us?”“It’s fine,” Layla patted her assistant’s shoulder lightly. “Guess I misjudged her.”“But…” The assistant could only sigh in frustration. “Whatever. Right now, the most important thing is figuring out how to fill all these canceled bookings. If this keeps up, she might actually end up being right.”Layla frowned slightly. “You’re not going to ask me…”The assistant gave her an exasperated look. “I’ve worked with you long enough to know what kind of person you are, Miss Xander.”Layla
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“You looking for me?” “Where are you going?” They both spoke at the same time.For a second, the moment felt awkward. Layla quickly explained, “Something came up at the studio. I need to head over and deal with it.”“What happened?” William asked, his voice low and serious.“It’s nothing major.”As she spoke, Layla tried to walk past him but William reached out and caught her wrist.“Does it have something to do with the Lucas family?”Layla paused but didn’t look back at him. After a beat of silence, she replied softly, “I’m not sure yet. But even if it does, I’ll take it.“This whole thing is partly my responsibility anyway. Since I chose to get involved from the very beginning, I should’ve been prepared to deal with the fallout. Consider it paying you back for saving me that night — for taking the hit from that car.“Besides,” she added, “you lost your position at Lucas Corporation because of all this. Compared to that, me losing a few client appointments really isn’t
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“Miss Jenkins?”The nurse called out to Kiera several times, but she didn’t respond at all. Finally, the nurse reached out and gently tapped her on the shoulder.Kiera snapped back to reality, her tear-reddened eyes turning toward the nurse, making her flinch in shock.“Miss Jenkins, are you okay?” the nurse asked with concern.“I... I’m fine...” Kiera hurriedly put her phone away and wiped at her tears with the back of her hand, not even caring how messy it looked. “Did you need something?”“Your test results are ready. The doctor wants to see you,” the nurse explained. “Also, didn’t you have another report you wanted the doctor to check? If you give it to me, I can help you book the appointment with the right department.”Seeing the nurse reach her hand out, Kiera hesitated for a second. Then she shook her head.“No need. I don’t want it checked anymore.”She looked up at the nurse with a faint smile. Her eyes, still glistening from tears, looked clearer than ever. Along w
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“It’s really a boy?” Sean asked.“Mhm. I even brought the report with me.” Xena turned and pulled a folder from her bag. Unfolding the paternity test results, she handed it to Sean, her lips curling into a proud smile. “I had it done at one of the best labs. No chance of a mistake.”Sean glanced at the report, satisfaction flashing across his face. “Good. A son’s good.”Xena leaned closer, her voice sweet and coy. “So… what are you planning to do? In another month, there’s no way I’ll be able to hide this bump.”Like a bucket of cold water, her words instantly doused the small flicker of joy that had just risen in Sean’s heart.“We’ll talk about it later.”Sean folded the report neatly and handed it back to her. “Kiera’s still overseas. We’ll have to wait until she’s back.”Xena had expected this. She wasn’t planning to press him now anyway. She just showed a hint of disappointment. “Okay, I’ll do whatever you say.”Sean gave a quiet hum of approval.Her obedience earned he
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Right on time, Xena showed up at Sean’s villa, holding a shopping bag in one hand and a bouquet of roses in the other. She pressed the doorbell without hesitation.When Sean opened the door, the first thing he saw was the bright red roses and Xena’s radiant, smiling face framed perfectly behind them.“Sean!” Xena threw herself straight into his arms, acting sweet and clingy like a spoiled girlfriend. “I missed you so much.”Sean hesitated for a second before raising a hand to lightly rest on her shoulder. “Didn’t you say you had something to talk to me about? Let’s talk first.”“What’s the rush?”Xena held up the bag in her hand. “I bought some things and I’ve been learning how to cook from videos online. Tonight, I want you to try my cooking. We can eat and talk at the same time.”Before Sean could respond, Xena was already happily skipping toward the kitchen, casually setting the bouquet down on the island counter.Sean followed her to the doorway, watching her busy figure
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Chris had actually been thinking about this for a while. He just hadn’t found the right opportunity to bring it up. Now that Mr. Xander had asked him directly, he decided to go with it.“I want to represent the Xander family and apologize to her. See where she stands.”Mr. Xander fell silent.If Chris had brought this up a while ago, Mr. Xander would have scolded him on the spot without hesitation.But now, things were different.He had just seen Layla shine at the recent charity gala. And after that night, he had given it a lot of thought.If Layla was willing to come back to the Xander family, it would absolutely be a good thing for them.“Alright,” Mr. Xander finally said, making his decision. “Go see how she feels. Now that William’s been kicked out of the Lucas Corporation, if she knows what’s good for her, she should realize that coming back to the Xanders is the smart move.”Hearing this, Shane immediately jumped in. “Chris, I want to go too!”Chris gave him a look. “
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Outside the door, Layla hesitated, unsure if she should ring the bell.Suddenly, the door swung open.She froze for a second when she came face-to-face with William.“You need something?” he asked.Snapping out of it, Layla cleared her throat. “Uh… I just wanted to check if you’ve eaten. I made a little too much food tonight.”“I haven’t eaten yet. Let’s go.”Without waiting for her response, William walked right past her and headed straight into the apartment next door like it was the most natural thing in the world.Layla followed behind, feeling more and more puzzled. Why did it feel like William was getting way too comfortable around here? He didn’t even bother with the usual polite small talk anymore.She watched him sit down at the dining table like he owned the place. After hesitating for a moment, she sat across from him and casually served him a bowl of soup.Then, almost without thinking, she started, “I don’t know what your plan is, but if—”“Let’s eat first.”Wil
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“If that’s the choice he’s made, then so be it!” Mr. Lucas Sr. said coldly. “As long as he refuses to admit his mistake, he can forget about ever coming back to the Lucas family! From this moment on, I don’t have a son like him!”“Honey, you can’t—” Scarlett tried to plead.But one sharp look from Mr. Lucas Sr. stopped her cold.Facing his overwhelming fury, Scarlett froze in place.Her own son was being kicked out of the family. Her husband was blaming her too. And for the first time ever in this house, Scarlett felt completely alone.She could only stand there helplessly, watching Mr. Lucas Sr. storm off. It wasn’t until Hazel called her name several times that she finally snapped out of it.Scarlett turned to Lucien, guilt filling her heart.“I’m sorry, Lucien. On William’s behalf, I apologize. Focus on recovering. If you need anything, just let me know.”With that, she turned and walked away like a woman who had lost her soul.Zion, of course, didn’t miss the chance to kis
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Half an hour later, William walked out of the office with Mike following close behind.His suit jacket was gone. The sleeves of his dress shirt were rolled up, revealing the lean, muscular lines of his forearms.William had always been known for being precise and put-together. He was always calm and composed. But right now, there was nothing calm about him. He carried a dangerous, almost violent edge that sent chills down anyone watching.The secretaries from the Executive Office stood quietly, watching the two men leave without daring to say a word.Outside the Lucas Corporation building, William had just gotten into the car when his phone started to buzz. He glanced at the caller ID, frowning slightly.Not surprisingly, the moment he answered, a man’s gloating voice came through.“Word is, you got kicked out of Lucas Corporation? Damn, looks like the old man finally lost it for real this time!”The man laughed even harder. “Man, this is the best news I’ve heard in forever. Hur
