Chapter 1090: Chapter 1090

Chapter 1090:

Leyla blinked at Eileen. “As long as no one dies today, nothing can stop us from returning to Onaland!”

Hearing that warmed Eileen’s heart. She smiled and replied, “You’re right.”

On the way back, the atmosphere inside the car was tense. Kamila had grown wiser and chose not to engage in an argument with Keith. Instead, she let Jaliyah confront him about the public apology.

“Did I say anything wrong? You have a family of your own, with a wife and children who need your love and attention. Why are you so invested in someone else’s daughter instead of prioritizing your own loved ones? What’s more crucial to you: building a positive relationship with the Vazquez family, or upholding the Aston family’s reputation? Get your priorities straight!” Jaliyah’s voice resonated through the silent car. With each word, Keith’s expression grew increasingly somber. However, Keith remained silent. Perhaps he decided that engaging with Jaliyah wasn’t the right thing to do, considering his relationship with her.

He just gazed out the car window.

Jaliyah felt somewhat smug after they got out of the car. Upon seeing Keith storm off, she eagerly turned to Kamila and said, “I’ve told you that you can’t reason with someone like Keith, who’s so concerned with appearances.”

Although Kamila was pleased, she couldn’t resist reminding Jaliyah with a cold edge in her voice, “Remember, he is the head of the family, and you are the daughter-in-law of the Aston family. In the future, don’t speak to him like that.” Then, Kamila turned on her heel and walked away.

As Jaliyah watched Kamila’s retreating figure, her lips curled into a contemptuous sneer. She returned to her room with a self-satisfied grin, eager to boast to Harrell that she had single-handedly outmaneuvered him and the others. Now, even Keith couldn’t say a word to retort her.

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Harrell’s eyes lit up with a mix of joy and excitement. “Really? Then will Eileen still dare to make a move on the Aston family’s assets?”

“How dare she even try? She is your father’s illegitimate daughter. Her position is utterly disgraceful. If she dares to challenge me, I’ll make sure it’s all over the media. I’ll expose Dottie’s scandalous pregnancy before marriage and turn Eileen into a public spectacle,” Jaliyah’s words dripped with venom.

“Darling, you are incredible. I have never had the nerve to stand up to my parents like you do,” Harrell said, admiration gleaming in his eyes.

Jaliyah was pleased by his words as she chuckled and said, “How about we go for a swim on the top floor later?”

Harrell’s brow furrowed. “I have a meeting to attend. You go ahead; I’ll join you once I’m done.”

Hearing this, Jaliyah grabbed her swimsuit and headed upstairs. Her family’s sudden wealth had given her the appearance of a nouveau riche, making her seem unrefined to many. She knew she had to solidify the Aston family’s standing and assert her control. Only then would she silence those who dared to mock her.

The midday sun shone brilliantly, streaming through the windows and casting a golden glow over the swimming pool. The water was perfectly tempered for a swim.

Lost in her daydreams, Jaliyah failed to notice that the door to the pool had cracked open, allowing a figure to slip inside silently. It wasn’t until the intruder stepped on the water-streaked tiles, producing a slight sound, that Jaliyah snapped out of her reverie and turned around.

“Is the meeting over? What are you doing here?” she gasped, her pupils dilating in shock as she recognized the figure. Before she could utter another word, a hand clamped over her mouth and nose, shoving her head under the water with brutal force.

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