If Arnold discovered the true nature of Kayla's biological family, would he also feel disappointed and contemptuous of her? Just then, her friends called from outside.

"Kayla, are you done? Mr. Lawson is here! I saw him coming up the elevator on the second floor. He's headed this way!"

Kayla clenched her fists. "I'll be out in a moment!" A hint of panic laced her voice.

Shawn held up a finger. "Dear Kayla, thirty million dollars to sever ties is quite a deal, don't you agree?"

"Give me your bank account number!" Kayla demanded, initiating the transfer with a menacing tone. "You'd better remember your words, or I swear I'll make you regret it!"

Thirty million dollars instantly appeared in Shawn's account. He could hardly believe the ease of it all. Everything had gone so smoothly! He'd assumed Kayla possessed an unlimited black card and received hundreds of millions in gifts annually. This was true; the Fuller family treated her like a princess. Thirty million was mere pocket change to her, and she readily parted with it for a little peace of mind.

Kayla shook off Shawn's hand and left the restroom. He didn't attempt to stop her, his greed flaring anew as he licked his lips.

…

Returning to the mall's lounge, Kayla saw Arnold approaching. Tall and elegant, his handsome features radiated confidence and nobility. The future heir of the Lawson family commanded attention, shining brightly amidst the crowd. Kayla's face lit up. She stood on tiptoe, calling, "Arnie!"

Arnold approached, ruffling her hair. "Are you feeling better?"

Before she could answer, her friends chimed in, "Told you! Mr. Lawson only sees Kayla! His heart and eyes are all for her!"

"Exactly! Look at the way he's gazing at her—it's making people envious!"

"Right? We should be considerate and not be third wheels here!"

Their playful banter caused Kayla to blush. She playfully admonished them, "Hey, stop it…"

Arnold remained calm, betraying nothing.

Once her friends left, Kayla linked arms with Arnold, pouting playfully. "Arnie, I'm hungry. Will you take me to eat?"

Arnold sighed, a hint of affection in his voice. "Alright, let's go."

The night before the engagement banquet, Arnold had rebuffed Kayla's advances, clarifying that he considered her only a sister. The relationship, which should have been severed, was restored after Kayla's self-harm incident. To avoid upsetting her, Arnold remained silent about it. Kayla was content to pretend everything was fine, growing bolder, teasing him and subtly pushing the boundaries of their relationship.

While eating, Kayla remembered something. "Arnie, how is Mr. Lawson Senior? Is he feeling better?"

Arnold nodded. "He's getting better."

"Then, after we finish eating, let's visit Mr. Lawson Senior. I should apologize to him. Because of me, your engagement party with Felicia didn't go through…"

"Sounds good."