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

descended the

looked unwell, his expression grim.

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 Mansion like

the sofa alongside Aiden was a

familiar, but couldn’t quite

beautiful. Even while pregnant, she looked polished and graceful with light makeup, no

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sloppiness.

the woman–Mattic–looked

that instant, Hailey remembered where she’d seen

rushing toward her with exaggerated emotion, eyes glistening with fake tears. “You’re really alive? That’s amazing–absolutely

brushed past him, and took a seat on the sofa. Her eyes lingered on Mattie’s face for a

moment.

She didn’t seem like the type who’d

was about to offer more fake concern, Hailey interrupted

What project?” Aiden feigned

turned to Thomas instead. “Grandfather, Father might not remember, but I’m sure

nod. “Of course I

If I completed The Moon 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,

THE

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

Legends had erratic viewership at best. Given my results, Grandfather, doesn’t that mean I’ve earned my

was sweet and innocent, her smile

company. He still saw her as his daughter and believed that, if he treated her well,

A d

respect from her–no deference, no gratitude.

her

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 you–it’s just… it’s not

her head, all innocence. “Why not?”

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