Chapter 148: Stop eyeing on your aunt
Layla paused at the door of her office. She turned to Aiden, her sharp gaze meeting his as she gave her next instruction. "Call Roderick and let him know I’d like to collaborate on a project with him," she said firmly, her tone leaving no room for hesitation.
As she pushed the door open to step inside, Aiden hesitated before speaking. "Pardon me, but wouldn’t that give Roderick an opportunity to..." He trailed off, uncertain if he should finish the sentence.
Layla turned her head slightly, a knowing smile playing on her lips. "I have something in mind," she replied cryptically.
Understanding that she wasn’t ready to share her full intentions, Aiden gave a short nod. "Understood, Madam Layla. I’ll handle it immediately," he assured her.
"Thank you," Layla said, her voice softer now, before stepping into the office.
She closed the door behind her. Dropping into the swivel chair behind her desk, she leaned back and closed her eyes for a moment, letting the stillness wash over her.
The meeting had stretched on far longer than she’d anticipated, but she didn’t mind. She felt a quiet sense of satisfaction knowing her ideas had been heard and respected. Slowly but surely, she was earning the recognition she could never before, her presence no longer dismissed or underestimated.
Yet, amidst the satisfaction, a nagging thought lingered.
Her father—her powerful, influential father—had yet to publicly acknowledge her as his legitimate daughter. The Real Heiress.
She was the one meant to lead, the rightful heir to everything her father had built.
Layla opened the drawer of her desk and retrieved her phone, unlocking it to reveal her chat with Lucius. Her lips curved into a smile as she saw his messages—a series of adorable stickers of flying kisses. The small, thoughtful gesture made her heart flutter.