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Observing Logan’s demeanor, Layla sensed it was futile to continue the argument.
Pushing further might result in Logan compelling her to return home forcibly today.
Layla took a deep breath.
A wise man knows when to yield. Revenge is best served cold. It’s wiser to acquiesce first
Tunderstand.” Layla acquiesced. “I’ll ensure to return home at least twice a week. Is that okay?”
Three times, Logan replied firmly.
You!”
Layla was about to get angry, but after seeing Logan’s expression, she suppressed her temper.
The academic workload of a postgraduate student at Athena University wasn’t too demanding. Meeting this requirement. wouldn’t pose an issue. Logan must have secured approval from the principal before imposing this condition.
Layla shifted her mindset and managed a forced smile at him, though it was far from appealing. “Three times it is. Mr. Robinson, is there anything else you require?”
“You must come home every time I call. Leo will escort you?”
Layla took a deep breath and maintained her smile. “Certainly. Anything else?”
“Not at the moment, Logan replied tersely, hinting at future requests.
Layla sensed attending Athena University had provided Logan with more leverage over her.
After all, she couldn’t let his grandmother discover her enrollment at Athena University.
Dealing with in–laws proved more challenging than dealing with an average relative.
“I still have some business to attend to at the company. Leo will take you back to school later,” Logan informed as he rose
from his seat.
Then, as if remembering something, he cautioned Layla, “Stay away from Ashton.”
Ashton!
Why is Logan bringing him up out of the bluer
Layla carefully recalled what happened before she fainted. Has Legan crossed paths with Ashton?
Later that afternoon, accompanied by Leo, Layla was escorted to school.
Upon entering the classroom, Layla anticipated seeing Ashton, yet to her surprise, he was conspicuously absent.
“Layla, come in.”
Fedrick watched as Layla stood there in a daze at the classroom door.
Taking her seat quietly at the back, Layla had initially intended to capture Ashton’s attention and foster a rapport with him Tiowever, Logan’s unexpected appearance disrupted her plans
Given the historical rivalry between the Baxter and Robinson families, being Logan’s wife had its advantages, but it also carried significant risks.
Meanwhile, Harper, who came to attend class at Building Two, deliberately walked in their direction. Having thoroughly studied the daily routines of postgraduate students at Athena University while preparing for the postgraduate entrance examination, Harper was familiar with their schedules.
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All these postgraduates should be attending classes here
Harper, we’re upstairs. Hurry up
Crystal pulled Harper along.
Harper hesitated for a moment before declining. “You go ahead and sign in for me. I’ll be up shortly
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“You’ve been having Amy sign in for you lately, What if the teacher refuses to let you pass?” Crystal voiced her concern.
“Don’t worry. There’s no way I won’t pass.
Harper was quite confident in her knowledge of her major
“Alright then. I’ll head up first.”
Crystal proceeded upstairs, and Harper, seizing the moment when no one was watching, entered the corridor. She wanted to confirm if Layla was really in this classroom.
Peering through the window on the door, she indeed spotted Layla seated at the back.
Layla is really here?
For a fleeting moment, Harper struggled to contain her inner envy.
This classroom was a place she longed to be, yet Layla effortlessly gained access.
With this realization weighing heavily on her, Harper’s hand moved of its own accord, and she abruptly opened the classroom door.
This action drew everyone’s attention. Fedrick glanced over, sensing familiarity in the person at the door, but Harper had already identified him as the man who had helped Layla at the auction.
“Which class are you from, miss?” Fedrick asked in confusion.
Layla also noticed Harper’s presence at the door.
Startled by her own actions, Harper blurted out in a panic, “Sorry, I think I may have entered the wrong classroom.”
With that, she promptly closed the classroom door.
As the door shut, her heart pounded with nervousness.
The lecturer, who had just been standing at the lectern, appeared not to recognize her.
However, she knew he was the president of Arthur Corporation.
Despite having met before, Fedrick didn’t seem to recall her at al
Do these wealthy people really see me as insignificant?
Laughter erupted from inside the classroom at a joke Fedrick had just made, but to Harper, it sounded like mocking laughter.
Feeling a mix of embarrassment and anger, Harper quickly exited the classroom.
Inside, Layla didn’t believe that Harper had accidentally entered the wrong classroom.
Nevertheless, her thoughts were elsewhere now.
For some reason, even though she was supposed to have a fresh start in this life, it seemed like fate’s course was already altering.
“Layla”
After a while, Fedrick suddenly called out at the podium.
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Layla snapped back to attention. “What’s it?”
“Class is over. What’s up with you?”
She glanced around and noticed that everyone had already left.
“Well, Mr. Arthur, goodbye then.”
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Layla rose from her seat, but Fedrick halted her, handing her a box of medicine from his pocket. “This medicine works better
than the one in that drawer”
“Is this for me?
Logan arranged for someone to request leave on your behalf, and I happened to have this medicine on hand. You’re not feeling well, are you? Take it quickly:”
Fedrick was really bad at lying, and Layla could tell from a glance.
She immediately recognized that the medicine was from Zane.
Please convey my thanks to Zane“
Accepting the medicine. Layla prepared to leave the classroom when Federick suddenly had a realization.
Thanks to Zane!
Fedrick scratched his head. “Wow, am I really that bad at acting?”
As the sky darkened. Layla exited the gates of Athena University when her classmate, Sabrina Ross, unexpectedly approached her and tapped her on the shoulder. “Hey!”
Sabrina, slightly older than Layla, was attractive and seemed to come from a privileged background.
Layla was taken aback. “What’s the matter?”
“You’re Layla, right? I know you. Want to hang out tonight?”
Layla was about to decline Sabrina’s invitation when she noticed a black convertible nearby.
She recognized that car.
“Sure. Where are we headed?”
Layla felt intrigued by the other party’s insistence on meeting her.
“Let’s go. I’ll take you
Sabrina took Layla’s hand, looking very friendly,
In this postgraduate class, everyone was from the upper echelons of society, and interpersonal relationships were complex.
After joining this class, Layla had secretly investigated everyone indiscriminately, believing that others had done the same.
Sabrina escorted Layla into the car and drove to a nearby nightclub,
Upon arrival, Sabrina assisted Layla out of the car, and a private room had already been booked.
Different from the noise outside, the private room seemed quieter.
As soon as the door opened, Layla spotted Ashion seated on the couch.
Ashton was dressed in punk style, and his eyes appeared icy. His already intense presence now exuded an even more untamed aura.
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Layla knew he wanted to see her when she noticed the car behind Sabrina carlier.
As expected. Sabrina left at just the right moment
Now, only Layla and Ashton remained in the private room.
“Mr. Baxter, do you have to meet me in a place like this?” Layla questioned.
As she turned to leave, someone had already closed the door to the private room.
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Despite this, Layla felt no fear. As Logan’s wife, Ashton wouldn’t dare to harm her. That was why she dared to come alone this
“It’s safe here. No one will notice.”
“I news of the second son of the Baxter family meeting with Logan’s newlywed wife late at night gets out. it’ll be a scandal for both familes
Layla shrugged indifferently. Tm already infamous. A little more scandal won’t make a difference. But if your elder brother
about this won’t he skin you alive
She knew Ashton’s weak spot very well
Ashton narrowed his dangerous eyes and walked up to her. His imposing shadow swiftly engulfed her, and he leaned in dove. “No one on fool me you’re the first”
His voice, low and captivating, oozed with ambiguity.
Layla raised an eyebrow. “Mr. Baxter, you shouldn’t make such insinuations. When have I ever fooled you?”
“From the moment we first met, you were intentional, weren’t you?”
I swear. I truly wasn’t
Layla assumed.
innocent expression. “Mr. Baxter, are you suffering from paranoia”
Don’t play dumb My eyes can see through lies.”
Ashton chuckled lightly. “But I didn’t expect you to be Logan’s wife.”
Layla replied earnestly. “The entire Hastin knows I’m Logan’s wife. You might be the only one who doesn’t”
Ashton frowned.
Having just returned from abroad, he wasn’t very familiar with recent domestic affairs over the past years. Moreover, he never paid much attention to the socialite circle, so he had no idea who Layla was
“Alright. Mr. Baxter, let’s put an end to your fantasies. I have no interest in you whatsoever, and even if I did, it would be directed toward your brother”
Everyone knew that only Jonathan held absolute power within the Baxter family, while his younger brother was seen as a wastrel who relied on Jonathan’s authority to behave recklessly.
“You hold it right there!”
Ashton seized Layla’s wrist.
With just a few words. Layla effortlessly ignited Ashton’s anger.
“Are you saying I’m not as good as my brother?”
“What’s your opinion, Mr. Baxter
His grip on her wrist tightened suddenly.
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He recognized the truth in Layla’s work.
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Suddenly, Ashton laughed, a hint of mockery in his wild eyes. “There has always been tension between Logan and my family. If I were to do something to you today, could you still remain as his wife?
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