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 cback from the dead. It had been two full years-her reappearance shocked

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everyone.

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

So this taround, he made a show of being especially warm and welcoming to her-unaware that he was

actually inviting a vengeful reaper into his home.

At that very moment, Aiden was 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, trying to persuade him to let

her move in with him instead.

Unbothered, Hailey descended the stairs.

Thomas looked unwell, his expression grim.

Two 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 Mansion like he had nothing to hide.

Now, sitting on the sofa alongside Aiden was a heavily pregnant woman.

Hailey thought she looked familiar, but couldn't quite place her.

The woman was undeniably beautiful. Even while pregnant, she looked polished and graceful with light makeup,

no trace of

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sloppiness.

Sensing Hailey’s gaze, the woman-Mattic-looked up and smiled faintly.

In that instant, Hailey remembered where she'd seen her before-two years ago, at Dalton Entertainment.

“Aha, Hailey!” Aiden spotted her and leapt up from the sofa, rushing toward her with exaggerated emotion, eyes

glistening with fake tears. “You're really alive? That's amazing-absolutely amazing!”

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

for a brief

moment.

Mattie had striking features-her beauty felt effortless, almost mischievous. She didn’t seem like the type who'd

willingly marry someone twenty years older like Aiden.

Aiden, unfazed, 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 | worked on two years ago?” she asked.

“Project? What project?” Aiden feigned ignorance.

Hailey turned to Thomas instead. “Grandfather, Father might not remember, but I'm sure you do.”

Thomas gave a slight nod. “Of course | do.”

“I remember the agreement. If | completed The Moon in My Heart, | would be allowed to join the company. Back

then, Father didn’t believe | could pull it off. But it's been two years, and | went back to compare the ratings for

Moonblade Legends and The Moon in My Heart.

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“Both shows aired around the stime. Although mine started off slower, its ratings steadily climbed,

eventually surpassing the other.

“In contrast, Moonblade Legends had erratic viewership at best. Given my results, Grandfather, doesn’t that

mean I've earned my place in the company?”

Hailey’s tone was sweet and innocent, her smile bright and confident.

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

that, if he treated her well, she’d naturally side with him.

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But now, he sensed zero respect from her-no deference, no gratitude. Just cool politeness.

He couldn't allow her in the company.

“Hailey, you're 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 | don’t trust you-it’s just... it’s not

appropriate.”

Hailey tilted her head, all innocence. “Why not?”

Aiden hesitated, lowered his eyes, and finally sighed like he was revealing a deep secret. “There's something I've

never told you.”

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“Oh?”

“The truth is... you're not my biological daughter.”

Hailey gasped in mock shock. “How could that be?”

Thomas stayed silent, head bowed, as though he’d known this all along.

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Aiden continued, “It's a long story, | don’t even know who your real father is. When your mother married me, the

was already pregnant. | was just one of many suitors at the time. She marriedwith you in her belly, and |

knew it. 1 merret her because | truly loved her.”

Hailey scoffed silently. Loved her?

More like he loved the Medrano family’s wealth and influence, Back then, the Medranos were in their prime, and

their support had brought the Dalton family countless benefits,

Now playing the role of the noble man, Aiden sighed and said, “I always meant to treat you like my own. But

after you were born, your mother insisted on divorcing me. Then cthe accident... and | couldn't bear to raise

you myself. That's why | sent you away. Hailey, you're an adult now, You deserve to know the truth. But as for

joining the company.

He trailed off, but the implication was crystal clear.

Since she wasn’t truly part of the Dalton bloodline, she had no place in the company,

He wanted Hailey to understand her limits.”

Hailey gave a faint smile and poured herself a glass of water. “I see. Well then, thanks for telling me

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