Secrets Behind The Mansion

Lila pretended she hadn't overheard Julian's phone call.

But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't stop thinking about it.

"I'm not marrying her."

Those words kept replaying in her mind.

Who was this mysterious girl?

And why did Julian sound so angry?

Pushing the thoughts aside, Lila continued exploring her new room.

The moment she stepped inside, her mouth fell open.

A king-sized bed stood in the center of the room. A soft couch rested near the large window, and a giant teddy bear sat on the bed waiting for her.

Everything was purple.

The curtains.

The pillows.

The decorations.

Even the flowers on the bedside table matched her favorite color.

Lila blinked in surprise.

"How does he know purple is my favorite color?"

Curiously, she opened the closet.

And nearly screamed.

Designer dresses.

Luxury shoes.

Expensive handbags.

The closet was filled from top to bottom.

Her eyes widened.

"Why is he spending so much money on a fake girlfriend?"

Then she walked into the bathroom.

The sight completely stunned her.

The bathroom alone was larger than her old apartment.

Marble floors.

A huge bathtub.

Elegant mirrors.

Purple decorations everywhere.

For a moment, Lila wondered if she had accidentally stepped into a luxury hotel.

Slowly, she walked back into the bedroom.

Then froze.

Julian was sitting on the edge of her bed.

"When did you get here?" she asked.

Julian glanced at her.

"A few minutes ago."

"Are you done with your call?"

"Yeah."

For a moment, silence filled the room.

Then curiosity got the better of her.

"And who was the girl you're supposed to marry?"

Julian's expression instantly turned cold.

His jaw tightened.

"Wait."

His voice dropped dangerously low.

"Were you eavesdropping on my call?"

Lila immediately shook her head.

"No! I didn't mean to. I just overheard—"

"Never interfere in my personal life again."

The coldness in his voice shocked her.

"You don't have that right."

Lila stared at him.

Julian stood up.

"I'll pick you up tomorrow morning."

Without another word, he walked out of the room.

The door closed behind him.

Lila crossed her arms.

"Why is he making such a big deal out of it?"

Then she shrugged.

"I'm not letting him ruin my day."

Smiling, she continued exploring the mansion.

---

Carrington Hospital

The next day, Lila visited her mother.

Thanks to Julian, her mother had already been transferred to Carrington Hospital.

Even Julian's father had personally approved the transfer.

Lila still couldn't believe it.

As she entered the VIP ward, her eyes widened.

The room was beautiful.

Comfortable furniture.

Large windows.

Fresh flowers.

It looked nothing like the hospital room her mother had stayed in before.

"Baby," her mother called with a smile.

Lila smiled back.

"Mom."

She sat beside her and placed a bag of food on the table.

"I brought lunch."

Her mother's eyes softened.

"You didn't have to."

Lila grinned.

"Mom, you won't believe the house we're moving into."

"Oh?"

"It's not even a house anymore."

"What is it then?"

"It's a mansion."

Her mother laughed.

"A mansion?"

"I'm serious!"

Her mother smiled warmly.

But after a moment, her expression changed.

"Are you okay, my dear?"

Lila hesitated.

Then she forced a smile.

"I'm fine, Mom."

Yet deep down, she wasn't sure that was true.

---

Westbridge High

The following morning, Julian arrived exactly as promised.

His luxury car stopped in front of the mansion.

The ride to school was awkward.

Neither of them spoke.

Julian kept his eyes on the road.

Lila stared out the window.

The tension between them was impossible to ignore.

When they arrived at school, hundreds of students immediately noticed.

Whispers spread everywhere.

"It's Julian!"

"And Lila!"

"They came together again!"

Julian stepped out first.

Then he walked around the car and opened Lila's door.

Gasps erupted around them.

Lila placed her hand in his.

Instantly, phones appeared.

Pictures were taken.

More rumors were born.

Together, they walked toward the school building.

Only after reaching a quiet hallway did Julian finally let go of her hand.

Without saying a word, he started walking away.

"Julian."

He stopped.

"What?"

His voice was still cold.

Lila sighed.

"If this is about yesterday..."

"Don't."

"But I'm sorry."

Julian remained silent.

"I didn't mean to cross the line."

Slowly, he turned around.

His eyes narrowed slightly.

"Interesting."

"What?"

"I never thought I'd see Lila Brooks apologizing."

She rolled her eyes.

"You're impossible."

A faint smirk appeared on his face.

"Apology accepted."

"Arrogant."

"I know."

Then he walked away.

---

Trouble

Lila was about to enter class when three girls blocked her path.

"There she is."

"The thief."

Lila raised an eyebrow.

"The thief?"

"You stole Julian."

Lila almost laughed.

"Your Julian?"

The girls looked offended.

One of them suddenly raised her hand.

Before she could strike, Lila grabbed her wrist.

Hard.

The girl's eyes widened.

Then—

Slap.

Lila slapped her first.

The hallway fell silent.

Everyone stared.

Lila stepped forward.

"Listen carefully."

The girls backed away nervously.

"Julian is not a prize."

Her voice was calm but firm.

"And if you have a problem with me, come talk to me directly."

Nobody answered.

"Good."

Lila smiled sweetly.

"Now move."

The girls quickly stepped aside.

As Lila walked away, she couldn't help smiling.

Maybe this rich-girl life wasn't so bad after all.

---

Sirra Loane International Airport

A pair of expensive heels touched the ground.

Click.

Click.

Click.

A young lady stepped out of the private jet.

She removed her sunglasses slowly.

Her beauty was breathtaking.

Long dark hair cascaded over her shoulders while confidence radiated from every step she took.

Beside her, a guard immediately approached and handed her an iPad.

The screen displayed a photo.

Lila Brooks.

The young lady stared at the photo silently for a few moments.

Then a dangerous smile slowly appeared on her lips.

"So..."

Her eyes darkened slightly.

"This is the girl who stole my fiancé."

Her smile widened.

"Interesting."

She handed the iPad back to the guard.

"Let's go."

The guard nodded immediately.

As she walked toward the airport exit, her heels echoed across the floor.

Click.

Click.

Click.

And just like that, she stepped into Sirra Loane.

Completely unaware of the storm that was about to arrive in her life, Lila Brooks continued her day at Westbridge High.

But that peace would not last for long.

Because trouble had officially arrived

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