Return of the Crowned Heiress

Chapter 217

Kayla's gaze lingered on Felicia throughout the day, her eyes flickering with hints of smugness and provocation.

This tactic had worked wonders on Felicia in her previous life. As someone who had longed desperately for her mother's love, she had once been crushed by the sight of Myra doting on Kayla. But that was then. Now, Felicia simply smiled, her immunity fully intact.

The night at the Fuller residence was calm and uneventful. Nothing out of the ordinary happened.

Tomorrow would be the birthday celebration for both daughters, and the Fuller family spared no expense. The preparations began at dawn, with workers from an event company arriving to transform the estate into a grand, floral paradise. Bouquets of fresh flowers filled the air with their fragrance, purple balloons swayed in the morning breeze, and the mansion's chandeliers were adorned with glittering enhancements.

The theme was unmistakable-opulence.

Kayla, accustomed to such fanfare, used the opportunity to show off.

"You probably don't know this, but all my birthdays are like this," Kayla said with a self-satisfied smile as she addressed Felicia. "Last year, for my 18th birthday, Dad even hired a few A-list celebrities to perform. It was way more extravagant than this!" Then, with a feigned air of humility, she added, "I wasn't planning on going all out this year, but since it's your first birthday with the family, we thought we'd make it a special occasion for you."

The implication was clear-Felicia was merely riding on Kayla's coattails.

past Kayla as if she didn't

brought the car around and opened the door for her. "Ms. Felicia, the

said as she got

His curiosity got the better of him, and finally, Felicia raised her head from

I have something

sheepish. "No, no, Ms. Felicia. I was just thinking... You and Ms. Kayla are so different, even though

an undercurrent of emotion. Everyone in the household-servants, drivers,

could've been him. The previous day's driving assignment had originally been his, but Ruben

at him but chose not to

they arrived at her destination, she stepped out of the car and said, "You don't have to wait for me. Take some time to visit Mina

send he

she fainted at the recovery site the day before. Knowing the bond between her and Ruben, Felicia

where Lance and his men

the contract

his demeanor