The Forgotten Girl Is Back For Revenge

Chapter 161

Chapter 161

Once again, she disguised herself completely.

Raphael rubbed his temples gently, unsure whether this was a good sign or a bad one.

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That afternoon, Hailey was discharged from the hospital. Instead of returning to her old apartment, she went straight to Dalton Mansion with all her belongings.

Thomas had visited her at the hospital earlier that morning and had already brought up the idea of her moving back in- something she had anticipated. He was genuinely hopeful that Hailey would return home.

Thomas had two sons in his lifetime.

The eldest, Kenneth, was sharp and capable. He took over the family business early on and managed it with remarkable efficiency.

The younger, Aiden, was lazy, indulgent, and obsessed with proving himself. The contrast between the two couldn’t be

starker.

Now elderly and no longer fit to oversee anything, Thomas had handed over full control of the company to Kenneth two years ago. With Kenneth and his son Isaac at the helm, Thomas had little to worry about–except for Aiden, who was a constant source of frustration.

Since Aiden lacked real management skills, Thomas had Kenneth arrange a cushy position for him at the company–no responsibilities, good salary, the best deal anyone could ask for.

But Aiden, of course, felt slighted.

He believed Thomas favored Kenneth and gave him all the best opportunities. He caused a few scenes over it, but to avail. Eventually, Aiden started acting out–embezzling funds, cutting corners.

Kenneth had noticed it long ago, but out of respect for their brotherhood and concern for their aging father, he kept it quiet.

No one expected Hailey to come back from the dead. It had been two full years–her reappearance shocked everyone.

To Aiden, her return felt like divine intervention. He had witnessed her competence firsthand two years ago,

So this time around, he made a show of being especially warm and welcoming to her–unaware that he was actually inviting a vengeful reaper into his home.

just finished unpacking her things and stepped out of her room, only to overhear Aiden downstairs

Hailey descended

looked unwell, his

begun an affair and secretly kept a mistress. Back then, he was still somewhat wary of Thomas and kept things under wraps. Lately, however, he’d stopped pretending–he openly brought the woman into Dalton

alongside Aiden was a heavily

she looked familiar, but couldn’t

while pregnant, she looked polished and graceful

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sloppiness.

woman–Mattic–looked up

she’d seen her before–two years ago,

spotted her and leapt up from the sofa, rushing toward her with exaggerated emotion, eyes glistening with fake tears.

a slight smile, brushed past him, and took a seat on

moment.

beauty felt effortless, almost mischievous. She didn’t seem like

was about to offer more fake concern, Hailey interrupted him. “Father, do you remember the project I worked

Aiden

instead. “Grandfather, Father might not remember,

gave a slight nod. “Of course I do.”

could pull it off. But it’s been two years, and I went back to compare the ratings for Moonblade Legends and The Moon in My Heart.

THE

around the same time. Although mine started off slower, its ratings steadily

contrast, Moonblade Legends had erratic viewership at best. Given my results,

and innocent, her smile

no objection to Hailey joining the company. He still saw her as his daughter and believed

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sensed zero respect from her–no deference,

her in

None of us know where you were or what you were doing. It’s not that I don’t trust you–it’s just… it’s not

tilted her head, all innocence. “Why

and finally sighed like he was revealing a deep secret. “There’s