When I heard a car's engine from the window, I immediately recognized its owner.It's Levi's car!I went out and waited for the group in the living room.Kane also came out of his room. He just come out of the shower and hasn't blown his hair dry. "It's Levi's car. Layla should be with him." He also recognized the loud sound of Levi's car.I nodded in response.Kane looked at me in surprise that I acknowledge him. He then lightly smiled. I could not help but roll my eyes.I really blame that bowl of chicken soup that bought my forgiveness so easily. Gabrielle also came out of her room. She changed into a new set of clothes. It was a rare occasion for her to wear decent clothes. Her beautiful features were enhanced with makeup.I rose my eyebrow in surprise.Was Gabrielle going on a date with Levi?Levi came in. Behind him was the tired Layla.Layla was still wearing the same party clothes she had yesterday night, but she was also wearing a brown man's jacket.Hold on. This jacket w
Liam Pearson, Age 43, the current CEO of the Pearson Corporation, was the father of Levi and Layla Pearson.He was a tall man with dark hair and glassy eyes. He looked exactly like Levi. But unlike the gentle Levi who always has a gentle smile, this man had a solemn and cold expression. Nevertheless, Liam Pearson had a handsome face and a fit body. No one would know he was in his forties. He took care of himself well making him look like a man from his early thirties. That's why even though he was divorced twice and has two children, many women still wanted to climb into his bed.After all, not only his figure was good, he was wealthy and of high status. He was one of the founders of the Golden Empire- which my parents and the others joined to build.Mr. Pearson walked into the mansion with his assistant. His face was dark. His intimidating aura made me pause from going down. It was better not to face this man head-on who looked like he was ready to swallow anyone.Levi approached hi
The punishment was heavy. However, Layla just kept a cold and unyielding expression. On the other hand, Levi was the most anxious. He stopped his father. "Dad. Layla is a college university student and needs allowances. If you take it away, how could she study?" Levi was also aware of the pit that Layla dug. Mr. Pearson glanced at his son and daughter with a firm gaze, "If she comes to me and promised that she would behave, then I would let her continue the exorbitant life she was enjoying like before." Layla just smirked. As if the number of loans she has that could make anyone dizzy was nothing, "You should have said that you would cut me off from the family tree in the beginning. It's not like I am relying on you or your money in the first place." Levi and Mr. Pearson's faces changed. The former was enraged while the latter was nervous about the situation that was unfolding. I was also anxious. I wanted to stop Layla from speaking. She was already in a deep pit, but she stil
"Why don't you just rob me directly!" I said loudly. "We already made a deal. You already bought it. You just need to wear them. At least once a month would do." "I haven't given you a single penny yet! I haven't agreed!" Layla blinked pitifully. "I am poor. You are also poor. But you decided to help this pitiful poor me and buy these clothes. If you plan to let them rot in your closet, then don't buy them. I can't force a tight budget person to squander their money." I was speechless for a moment due to Layla's shamelessness. Who was the one squandering their money and leaving branded clothes in her closet to rot?! Layla was calling the kettle black! "...Did you not realize that's what you've been doing until recently? You also let these clothes rot in your closet so why I could not?!" "I am wasting money while you are saving money! There's no way I would sell it to you if you won't use them!" "..." So she could waste money but I couldn't?! My face turned red because of i
....By late afternoon, Layla had woken up and was in high spirits.After having her lunch and dinner, she went outside. She still has some energy to go outside. When I asked her if she was going to party without money, she flicked my forehead."I am a party goer before because I am rich. But now I am poor. So I am going outside to collect debts. I have a long list of people who owed me money anyway."Then I remembered the times when Layla splashed her money on her so-called friends and the so-called friends' friends. As a part of her rebellion-slash-wasting her father's money- she was throwing money everywhere and letting those people borrow from her regardless of the amount."Do you have IOUs or some contracts as proofs?" I asked.Layla rolled her eyes. "I am still clear-headed when they ripped me off. Not only do I have paper proofs, but I also have some recordings." She waved her phone at me. "Besides, even without these, I am confident I can get back my money. My fist could speak
Kane doesn't understand that this situation was the best chance to show his good points. It's not that I want to sell my only best friend, but compared to other men taking this opportunity, it was better for Kane to get it. But he wanted to play incognito! Is he stupid?I really want to smack his head. It was alright for him to do this when there was no competition around, I would even applaud him. But with the presence of Eduardo, I don't think laying low would do him good. Who knows if that wolf Eduardo would start hunting Layla by giving her baits?Just recalling the scene where Layla arrived at the house wearing Eduardo's jacket made me have a premonition that something arises between the two. There's no way Eduardo won't let this opportunity pass and harbor deep connections with Layla."Fine, don't regret it in the end!" Kane just shrugged, "I am just helping her. There's no need for me to regret it."His lassitude response made me grit my teeth. This man doesn't know what he
Layla took Eduardo's job offer. And she would start tomorrow after class. I can't persuade her anymore because the job offer was really good. But the problem was-her boss. I stared at Eduardo who kidnapped- I mean- fetched Layla after our class ended. I could see the smirk on the man's face. Eduardo was happy. I harrumphed inside. He might have won today but next time, he won't have a chance. "Hey, that's Eduardo Calvano and Layla Pearson, right? Why are Eduardo and Layla together? Are they going out?" One of the girls who witnessed the scene gossiped. "It's not yet been a week since Eduardo came here. And Layla already pounced on him. That slut." I frowned. "I saw that she was flirting with Josh before but now she quickly latched on another man. She's disgusting." "Josh? Do you mean the Josh who is a part of a gang in the racer club? The club that is doing illegal stuff?" "Yeah. I even saw them at the party together. Her taste is really terrible. She likes to latch on t
It was around three in the afternoon when I arrived at the Golden Mansion. It was quite early and I bet I am the only one who goes like this. After school ended, there was nowhere for me to go except for the house. This is my routine. School and Home. Looking at the garage, no one has arrived yet except for me. Well, the others have someplace to go to after class. Gabrielle was athletic and active in her club. If she was not in her club, she would be busy dating other men to capture Levi's attention. While Levi has a girlfriend. So he was either spending time with his girlfriend or he was in his father's company. As an heir, he often drops by to his father's company. The two of them would usually be back at midnight. There's no need to mention Layla. She was often out and would be back at dawn. Eduardo who recently joined the group was so busy that he never stayed in the golden mansion for the night. I only see him come here mainly because of Layla. The only person who would arr