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.

in the Dalton Mansion. Hailey had just finished unpacking her things and stepped out of her room, only to overhear Aiden downstairs speaking with Thomas,

Hailey descended the

looked unwell, his expression

years ago, Aiden had 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

the sofa alongside Aiden was a heavily pregnant

familiar, but couldn’t quite place

pregnant, she looked polished and

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sloppiness.

gaze, the woman–Mattic–looked up and smiled faintly.

Hailey remembered where she’d seen her before–two years

her with exaggerated emotion, eyes glistening with fake

offered a slight smile, brushed past him, and took a seat on the sofa. Her eyes lingered on Mattie’s

moment.

beauty felt effortless, almost mischievous. She didn’t seem like the type who’d willingly marry someone twenty years older like

act. Just as he was about to offer more fake concern, Hailey interrupted him. “Father, do you remember the

What project?” Aiden feigned ignorance.

turned to Thomas instead. “Grandfather, Father might

gave a slight nod. “Of course I

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, and I went back to compare the ratings for Moonblade Legends and

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mine started off slower, its ratings steadily climbed, eventually surpassing

results, Grandfather,

tone was sweet and innocent, her smile

as his daughter and believed that, if he treated her well, she’d naturally side with him.

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he sensed zero respect from her–no deference, no gratitude. Just cool

her in the company.

expression. “And besides, you’ve been gone for two years. None of us know where you were or what you were doing.

her head, all innocence.

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