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.

a response. She walked past Kayla

quickly brought the car around and opened the door for

you," Felicia said as she got in and

rearview mirror. His curiosity got the better

something

Ms. Felicia. I was just thinking... You and Ms. Kayla

in the household-servants, drivers, and bodyguards

deepened the heavy atmosphere. Brody couldn't shake the thought that it could've been him. The previous day's driving assignment had originally been his, but Ruben had

at him but chose not

said, "You don't have to

And please send he my

since she fainted at the recovery site the day before. Knowing the bond between her and Ruben, Felicia felt it was the least she could do. Brody nodded.

Lance

the contract ready?" she

wide grin, his demeanor obsequious.