The Psychotic Girl’s Revenge

Paige looked at him and noticed the dim look in his eyes, so she said, “Should I let you kick me twice in return?”

When it came to Enrico, she just couldn’t stay calm. But she knew Kevin was only worried about her.

“I’ve lost a leg, how am I supposed to kick? Bully me?” Kevin pretended to be annoyed.

“No problem, you can take off your prosthetic leg and throw it at me,” Paige said without hesitation.

“…”

Kevin was speechless, then started laughing. Only she could joke so casually about his prosthetic leg, never treating his disability like it was a big deal. Over the past three years, he had come to realize that his missing limb wasn’t such an important matter after all. He even began to think about trying again. But it was too late now.

He looked at her as Paige toyed with the slender vase in her hands, a soft smile never leaving her face, her eyes shining with light. Even though Enrico had lost his memory, he could still easily sway her emotions.

“Oh, by the way,” Kevin said, pretending to be casual, “I told Enrico that I liked you, just to push him a bit. I told him he wasn’t as good as me at taking care of you, so he should stay away. If he ever mentions it, don’t overthink it.”

Hearing this, Paige raised her eyes, her smile fading slightly as she looked at him in surprise.

“What’s with that look?”

Kevin leaned against the doorframe and shrugged, “I just couldn’t stand his ‘rich kid’ attitude. After everything you’ve been through, why should you still be taking care of him? It’s not like I actually have feelings for you.”

“I know,” Paige nodded knowingly. “I originally thought Enrico left because he couldn’t handle how much I was doing for him. But now I realize he didn’t want to leave; he just got motivated to grow faster because of you.”

“…”

That’s her only reaction?

Kevin looked at her innocent expression, unsure whether to laugh or cry. Perhaps he was destined to stay in this position forever.

“By the way, did Rafael send any updates?” Paige asked.

“Nice to see you haven’t forgotten business just because of a man,” Kevin teased, quickly adjusting his mood. “Rafael said the guy you caught has been tight-lipped. As soon as he was brought into Gangnam Hall, he started trying to kill himself, biting his tongue and strangling himself with handcuffs. Before they could even interrogate him, he had nearly killed himself. So, they decided to patch him up first and then use some ‘medicine’ later.”

By “medicine,” he meant TP1314.Têxt belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.

“Seems like Rachel’s backer is really skilled!” Paige remarked. This kind of behavior reminded her of a trained assassin.

“Not easy to deal with,” Kevin frowned.

Upon hearing this, Paige gave a cold smile, her black-and-white eyes flashing with a sharp glint. “Even if they’re hard to deal with, I’m taking them on. Whoever stands in my way, I’ll crush them.”

She had already set her sights on the conglomerate in The Capital, and she was determined to rebuild the slum. No one could stop her.

Kevin nodded and placed a hand on her shoulder. “Do what you need to do. Don’t worry about getting hurt. No matter what happens, the Lautners family will always have your back.”

Just like they did three years ago.

The coldness on Paige’s face eased as she looked at him, nodding in gratitude. “Thanks.”

But she had no intention of leaving herself a way out. The people in the slum didn’t have many escape routes. If she slowed down even for a day, they would suffer for it.

…

Night fell.

After showering, Paige entered her study and turned on the lights. The room was quiet. She absentmindedly brushed her damp hair, then glanced at the pile of snacks on the coffee table. Enrico had left without finishing them.

She walked over, grabbed a bag of orange-flavored jellies, and returned to her desk. Beside her computer, the white slender vase held two dried pink roses. Paige sat down, propped her head up, and gazed at it for a while, her lips curling into a smile.

Paige picked up her phone, where Enrico’s new contact had just been added. Jaden had helped set it up after Enrico returned to the conglomerate. She initiated a video call. Before it connected, she adjusted her hair and straightened her clothes, sitting up properly.

She waited for a while, but no one answered. Maybe he’d gone to bed early? Paige checked the time and leaned back in her chair. Just when she thought the call would end, the video suddenly connected.

On the screen appeared Enrico, slightly out of breath, staring at her with urgency. His messy short hair was still dripping wet, and water droplets clung to his sharp features. His slightly parted lips panted as though he’d rushed over. “I was in the shower and only just heard the phone.”

The camera caught a glimpse of his bare shoulder, water droplets running down his throat and over his prominent collarbones, making him effortlessly seductive.

“… Oh.”

Paige, sitting at her desk, looked at his face on the screen. She suddenly remembered how he had embraced her in the supermarket earlier. It was strange. He had been living nearby for so long, and she hadn’t thought much of it. But today, she couldn’t stop feeling like he was being a little… flirty.

Was it his fault? After all, he did have a 28-year-old’s face, which was undeniably charming.

She adjusted her breathing, trying not to show any hint of infatuation that might make him uncomfortable.

On the screen, Enrico slipped on a dark-colored shirt. The camera shook briefly, and she caught a glimpse of the background behind him-a sleek, business-style bedroom with gray and black tones, minimalist and upscale, clearly a large room.

“Is that the bedroom attached to your office?” Paige asked.

“Yeah.” Enrico sat at the foot of the bed, holding his phone and giving her a quick tour of his room. He smiled and said, “Apparently, all of this is mine.”

“Of course it is. The whole Gustin Group is yours,” Paige laughed. “How does it feel to be back at the conglomerate? Are you getting used to it?”

He had put on his clothes, but the moisture on his face remained, still making him look irresistibly alluring.

“It’s okay. I came back in secret, so it hasn’t been made public yet,” Enrico replied.

Aside from Jaden, no one else knew.

“That’s a smart move. Settle in first,” Paige said. But he was already doing a great job. Even Rachel hadn’t noticed anything unusual last time, and she had been fooled by him.

“Am I better than you?” Enrico asked, bringing the phone closer, his handsome face almost filling the screen.

Paige’s breath caught slightly. “It depends on what you mean. As for money, I’m not sure about your exact numbers, so I can’t compare. In terms of power, you definitely have more-you’ve got banks and transport networks, which I don’t. But when it comes to subordinates, I’m better for now. Jaden’s methods are still a bit too soft.”

Otherwise, Rachel wouldn’t have been able to take Enrico away.

“That’s why the first thing I need to do at the conglomerate isn’t to rush to make money or grab power, but to ensure my team’s ability and loyalty, solidify my foundation,” Enrico nodded, his tone serious.

He understood perfectly.

Paige leaned forward, resting her head on her hand as she looked at him, a smile spreading across her face. “If I had my memory reset to when I was nine, I definitely wouldn’t be as capable as you are.”

“Are you complimenting me?” Enrico looked at her, the pride in his eyes unmistakable.

“Yeah, you’re doing great,” Paige said with a smile.