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.

her things and stepped out of her room, only to overhear Aiden downstairs speaking with Thomas, trying

Hailey descended the stairs.

looked unwell, his expression

he was still somewhat wary of Thomas and kept things under wraps. Lately, however, he’d stopped pretending–he openly brought the woman

on the sofa alongside Aiden

but couldn’t quite place

beautiful. Even while pregnant, she looked polished and

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sloppiness.

woman–Mattic–looked

she’d seen her before–two years ago,

her with exaggerated emotion, eyes glistening with fake tears. “You’re really

a seat on

moment.

almost mischievous. She didn’t seem like the type who’d willingly marry

returned and sat beside her, eager to keep up the act. Just as he was about to offer more fake concern, Hailey interrupted him. “Father, do you remember the project I worked on two

project?” Aiden

“Grandfather, Father might not remember, but I’m

slight nod.

in My Heart, I would be allowed to join the company. Back then, Father didn’t believe I 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

THE

mine started off slower, its ratings steadily climbed, eventually

best. Given my results, Grandfather, doesn’t that

was sweet and innocent, her smile bright and

saw her as his daughter and believed that, if

A d

zero respect from her–no deference, no gratitude. Just

allow her in

still young,” Aiden said with a troubled expression. “And besides, you’ve been gone for two years. None of us know where you were or what you were doing. It’s not that I don’t trust

head, all innocence.

lowered his eyes, and finally sighed like he was revealing a deep secret. “There’s something I’ve never told you.”