Chapter 6
Alice, startled by Layla’s loud voice, was momentarily dazed, mumbling. 100 thousand dollars
What i up with Laylat Why the sudden freak–out she wondered.
As the saying goes, “Beer before liquor, you’ll never be sicker, but liquor before beer, you’re in the clear” After two years of living large, Alice bad completely forgotten the days of seprezing into an old, run–down apartment and living on a measly ten dollars
Layla brand it clearly this time and was utterly shocked. 100 thousand dollars! What school costs so much a year! My annual salary didn’t even hit
Her stunned gaze landed on Adrian, who seemed evasive and helpless
Adrian knew she would freak out hearing that number, but no matter how he tried to stop her, she wouldn’t listen.
The other members of the Anderson family also found Layla’s reaction quite peculiar, thinking. It’s just 100 thousand dollars. Isis would never hesitate at such an amount before!
Layla was utterly dumidounded at the moment. But realizing her overreaction, she forced a calm tone. “h’s nothing. Just curious what high school
When she was in high school, the annual tuition was less than 200 dollars. It was hard to believe that domestic inflation could have skyrocketed by three hundred times in just two year
Hearing this, Alice boasted, her face full of pride, “Weston College, the best private school in all of Sans City?”
Layla was shell–shocked. 100 thousand dollars! That’s almost my entire year’s salary!”
She regretted stepping up to pay the tuition. But now all eyes were on her. Barking out would be beyond embarrassing, especially since she was inclung to humilute Ivis,
Paying it She genuinely couldn’t afford it
Her pleading gaze turned to Adrian, hoping he’d bail her out.
Adrian, of course, had to play the hero.
“How can we really let Layla pay! Alice, come here. I’ll transfer it to you,” he said.
Layla breathed a sigh of relief
relief. Thank god. My money is safe now.
Her annoyed gaze landed on his, who hadn’t said a word the whole time, her teeth gritted in anger. Isis is definitely doing this on purpose, trying to embarrass me in public she cursed inwardly.
Sering that she had to ask three people for even a bit of tuition. Alice instantly grew impatient. “Hurry up, Adrian. I’m late.”
Seriously, fussing over such a small amount all morning. I had promised to pick up Jack for school today!
Jack was the school’s hottest heartthrob. He asked me if I could give him a ride since his Rolls–Royce was in for repairs. How could I pass up this chance to butter him up?
The didn’t ask anyone else but me, fin’t that telling enought It’s a mutual love! I had to seize the opportunity An idea popped into Alice’s mind.
Adrun, helpless, had to bite the bullet and transfer the money.
Layla beathed a ulent sigh of relief seeing Adrian fork out the money so easily.
It seemed the rumines were inue–the Anderson family really hit the big time now. Back in the day. Adrian was slumming it with her, eating cheap Lourd bunches in the cafeteria
This sighted her with relief
She just knew that the man she loved couldn’t be anything but amazing. sound broke.
must’ve been lying on purpose, trying to make the Anderson family
As she thought about it, it suddenly dawned on her–was Isis d
deliberately tarnishing the Anderson family’s image to sow doubt in her mind, hoping
shed leave Adrian”
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What a sneaky woman! I almost fell for at she cursed inwardly.
Glancing at the calm Isis, who seemed so innocent and harmless, Layla couldn’t help complaining that she was actually such a conniving, prity
Meanwhile, to scrape together 100 thousand dollars, Adrian practically emptied every card as he didn’t have much cash risher, mostly living off his
salary
And here was Alice complaining again. “Adrian, why couldn’t you just transfer it all at once! Splitting it up like this is su troublesome. I’m gonna l
Adnan gritted his teeth, cursing inwardly, ‘If I had 100 thousand dollars in one card, would be need to transfer in bits? She’s 18 already, how can she be so charless? Tm fooung her tuition, and she’s still giving me grief
food.
Adnan, who had spent money on his sister yet saw no thanks in return, felt a trace of bitterness and had no appetite for fo
Even his parents felt sour–Adrian’s money y was still the Anderson family’s money after all. They couldn’t help but feel bad for the lost money.
Isis looked around at the frustrated expressions on everyone’s faces and thought to herself that they deserved it.
The dinner ended with Adrian losing 100 thousand dollars.
By right, Layla should’ve left. But she suddenly clutched her head, claiming the feh dizzy.
Adnan’s concern was obvious. “What’s wrong! Did you drink too much red wine?”
Layla swayed, almost leaning into Adrian’s arms, her voice soft and alluring. “Maybe, it’s okay, Adrian. 111 just rest on the sofa for a bit, and as soon as I feel better. Ill leave”
Of course, no way Adrian would bear to let her go in that state. He immediately offered, “Why leave when you’re feeling so bad? We’ve got guest rooms. Stay the night.”
Instantly. Layla’s heart leaped with joy, a triumphant glint in her eyes.
That was her goal for tonight. She came to make sure Adnan and Isis couldn’t sleep together.
She knew their wedding night coincided with Isis period, meaning sex was impossible.
But five days had passed, and Isis period should have ended by now. What if she deliberately seduced Adrian?
She wouldn’t allow Adrian to sleep with any other woman.
So, she showed up specially and schemed to stay with the Anderson family.
Only by keeping an eye on Adrian could she feel at ease.
The triumphant look in her eyes didn’t escape Isis’s notice.
But she just sneered cause she wouldn’t want a dirty man like Adrian.
Therefore, the pretended to be understanding. “Yes, it’s so late, not safe for you to go back alone. Stay here”
Stay, let’s see what they can do under my watchful eyes. It would be best if they get hid, making my divorce a smooth process, she thought,
Layla was delighted to stay, and Adrian personally escorted her to the guest room.
Seeing this, Zoe was shocked and cursed inwardly her foolish son for being reckless. Only when she saw Isis’s calm expression did she feel relieved.
They couldn’t divorce Isis yet they needed to be cautious.
Zoe tidied up the remaining guest room on the second floor for Layla. The second floor had three bedrooms and a study: one for Isis, one for Alice. and one for Layla, making it fully occupied.
The first floor only had two bedrooms, William and Zoe occupied one, and the remaining one was now shared by Sophie and another nanny
Passing by Layla’s room, Isis slowed down, trying to hear if there were any “inappropriate” sounds.
However, the two made were cautious, speaking softly, making it hard to hear anything from outside.
Inside the room, Layla leaned against Adrian’s chest, the two entangled in passion.
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in call her Mrs. Anderson. I hate it the said softly.
woman. I’m heartbroken. Her voice was soft and tender, making Adrian’s heart ache
seld her in his arms, comforting her gendy. “Tavla, dont be sad. I will definitely divorce her, just not yet…..”
-he couldn’t divorce for now
hos explanation for not getting a divorce, her heart filled with hatred for the despicable us
ing, she still telt deeply wronged. “How long do I have to wait? Are you planning to become a real couple with her!”
ng Lavila s pitiful, teary face. Adrun reached out to wipe her tears.
Tonly want you
mewhat better, but she still wasn’t letting it go. “It still bothers me to think that her name is on the same marriage certificate as
ouched her face, speaking with affection. “I won’t be for long. I promise.
render and affectionate, and thinking of their past, Layla felt her cheeks burning. “Adrian..”
tear–stained face. Adrian couldn’t help but get horny.
This was the woman he had longed for over the years, and now, after a long separation, they could finally continue their love story. He cherished her deeply from the boom of his heart.
At this peak of passion, how could they hold back! Just a touch and they were tangled together…
tical moment. Adrian suddenly stopped. Somehow, he thought of Isis.
Thinking that not
was the bedroom he once shared with Isis, and here he was with another woman… he felt really awkward.
Layla’s eyes were glared with desire, and the sudden drop in passion left her feeling empty and confused. “Adrian, what’s wrong“”
Layla beneath him, her disheveled clothes revealing an alluring charm, but he just lost interest.
and lay on the bed, perhaps still unaccustomed to the situation since he hadn’t yet divorced Isis. After all, he was home, not like the be muhit still feel a bit out of place.
Layla, though puzzled understood he didn’t want to continue.
up leaning on Adman’s chest and drawing circles on his chest with her fingers. “Are you tired?” she asked casually.
They have been through so lot so it was normal to be tired.
awkward and just went along with it. “Yeah, a little.”
Layla felt relieved, her face still slightly flushed. “How about going for a shower to relax?”
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