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Chapter 15
sprawling garden in the front and a shimmering pool in the back. It
maneger whics bad practically and I prepared a lavish feast in celebration of her back
se of nostalgia crashing over her. She bunked rapidly, fighting the sudden wing of tears
Core we start dinner, I have a surprise for you?
sere managed the Siocre estate stood before her eyes watery with emotion
= Stoor. “Pa pace served Tarm through I’d see you again in
lifetime”
irlwind, and before long all three of them were dabbing at their eyes
and a stato curiously. “But though you retired years ago. What happened?
the bord Wher your grandmother passed. I followed her instructions to keep an eye on the family businesses.
financial report, intending to deliver them to you. But Sopar told me you weren’t in a position to manage them back
han tag and pulled
bom tilled with nearly organiseed document “Here Everything accounted for.”
or the past re
sing from her responsibilities, but all this time. Adam had be silently guarding her legacy.
spered, her voice thick with gratitude
ee family do my Genily 100
i never just a job to me.”
boch Sophie and Adam, she made a derason. “Adam. Fd like you to stay on as the butter. Sophie
emotion. He swallowed hard and nodded. “As long as you need me, Miss Moore, I’ll be here to take care of this home”
Stoner cone fer like bome again. It wasn’t just bricks and furniture was the people who made it feel whole
ven dared so back home. All the original servants and staff had been dismissed. She never serned the Moorr family’s estate. She was moved.
prred in her mind. He had subcly warned her that something seemed off with the financial reports.
cerrupting her thoughts
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Abright, excited voice burst through the receiver. “Isis! I need an emergency favor!”
his sat up, worrying. “Athena Aren’t you supposed to be overseas for training? It’s not time for you to come back yet.
Athena let ou
out an exaggerated sigh. “No time for that! Big business opportunity here!”
Isis chuckled. “You‘ Taking jobs Since when are you a businesswoman!”
Athena said, all traces of humor gone. I’m serious this ti
“I know you’ve been lying low, focusing on your family, and that’s why I haven’t reached out before. But this time….I need y
Something about her tone made Isis pause. Tell me what’s going on
Athena took a deep breath ‘Samuel is critically ill. His family wants Midnight to save him.”
“Oh,” Isis said simply as if this kind of news was far too ordinary for her.
“So, what makes this time different?” she asked in return
Athena continued, her voice gaining excitement. The Carter family is offering 30 million dollars for your assistance!
Isis didn’t respond
Athena kept talking
you
alking. “30 million, darling And that’s just for the intel. The actual treatment is extral What do you think? I really want to sell you out!”
Isis sighed. “Greedy. Disloyal.”
Athena laughed. “Come on, you know I’m kidding! I wouldn’t sell you out. But seriously, Isis. This is more than just money. If we do this, the Carter family will owe us a favor.
That’s the kind of leverage you can’t buy. If you ever get into trouble, their name alone could get you out of anything.”
lis considered it for a moment. “Alright,” she said Elly. TE take the job”
“Right? Otherwise, I wouldn’t have specifically told you about this. I wouldn’t bother you with just any small job–wait, what did you just say?” Athena replied.
Athena had been casually chatting not paying close attention to Isis last sentence
A second later, realization struck, and she let out a surprised gasp. Isis, did I hear that right? You agreed!”
“You heard me.” Isis said, amused. “Now, stop screaming in my ear”
Athens was completely stunned.
She had only been making casual conversation with Isis, never actually expecting her to agree. After all, Isis had focused on her family, far removed from the chaos of the world.
But today–she actually said yes.
Is it the allure of thirty million dollars? Or the power of the Carter family? Either way, I am d an interview, she thought
“Alright!” Athena was so overwhelmed she was nearly in tears.
This breaks her vow just so she can help me make money, she thought.
She was touched–deeply, profoundly touched.
determined to get the exclusive scoop when I return for
Athena was overjoyed. “This I’m so excited So happy! This is even more thrilling than when I had my first night with my dream guy!
Just wait! I’m heading straight to the Carters to set this up. Half of that thirty million is yours!”
Before I could ay another word, Athena hung up, afraid that if she waited even a second longer, Isis might change her mind–and then her precious deal would vanish into thin air
Her heart was racing
was no ordinary night. A storm was coming. Because–Midnight, who had disappeared for two years, was about to retium.
Tonight was no
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Listening to the disconnected line, his chuckled softly
That was Athena—always so fast–paced and full of energy
Bat Athena haid gürsseil wrong abosit everything, biswasn’t coming back for money or power. She had finally seen the truth about that worthless man. And now, for die first time, she was truly in live for herself
Meanwhile, at the hotel that the Andersons lived in, chaos reigned.
Adrian had assumed that marrying Layla meant the start of a beautiful, peaceful life. He had been wrong.
Layla was furious that the Andersons hadn’t celebrated their wedding properly. Not even a simple family dinner.
She ate at the hotel’s free buffet last night,
The Andersons had treated themselves to a luxurious presidential suite at the hotel, while Adrian and Layla were given a standard room
Layla instantly undersined—this blum difference in treatment was clearly aimed at her. After all, in a way last night had been her and Adrian’s wedding night too.
“And yet… this was how they treated me. So perfunctory, so indifferent she thought, her chest tightening with resentment.
Layla made sure Adrian knew exactly how she felt about it—by keeping him up all night with complaints. And when words weren’t enough, well… Adrian had to work twice as hard to soothe her.
So when the sun rove and Layla was dragging him to pick out furniture, Adrian was already running on fumes.
He had never realized just how many frustrating, exhausting troubles came with living together as a family
By the time they reached checkout, his legs were jelly, and his wallet–well, his waller was in even worse shape.
“Sir, that’ll be 150 thousand dollars,” the cashier said with a polite smile.
Adnan froze. “Sorry…. how much?”
Adrian swallowed hard and pulled out his phone, dialing Zor. “Mom” he said the moment she answered, “I need help covering the furniture costs.”
Zor sounded genuinely confused. “Furniture? Why would we pay for that? We provided the house–furnishing it is the bride’s family’s. responsibility:”
Zoe scoffed. “That’s how it was when you were enged to Isis. She bought all the furniture. Why should it be different now!!
Adrian blinked, “What?”
Adrian had never thought about Layla buying all the furniture.
Adrian looked over at Layla, who was practically glowing with excitement over their future home
“I can’t ask her to pay for it,” he said firmly. “I love her. I won’t let her carry that burden”
Zoe let out an unimpressed huff. “So, what? Marriage doesn’t work that way. Adrian”.
Before he could argue, Layla walked over, curiosity written all over her face. Worried that she might overhear, he quickly improvised,
“Well, got it. Let’s do it in a couple of days then he said hurriedly before hanging up
Layla asked in a soft voice, “What’s wrong?”
“That was my mom,” he said, forcing a simile. There’s a bit of a delay with my company’s finances this month, so we might need to wait a couple of days before buying everything”
Layla tilted her head, considering. Then she smiled. “That’s fine! I don’t mind waiting”
“As long as it is those particular pieces of furniture! I loved them! Layla thought.
Adrian exhaled in relief
Tayla in so understanding–Last night must have just been frustration talking, he thought.
Zoe wasn’t nearly as pleased. Still, Adrian had said he got it so she thought the matter was settled.
