The Billionaire's Fiancée Burned a Silent Little Girl's Hair—Then the Nanny Did the One Thing No One Expected
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Chapter 16 - The Mask Begins to SlipElena stood silently in the corner of the grand dining room, her hands folded neatly in front of her. Across the mahogany table, Vanessa laughed—a high, sharp sound that echoed off the high ceilings. Little Lily sat beside her, staring blankly at her plate, a small patch of her scalp still delicate where Vanessa’s cruelty had touched her days ago.
"She's so quiet today, Julian," Vanessa cooed, leaning over to touch Julian’s arm. "I think the new routine is finally teaching her some discipline."
Julian didn't answer immediately. His dark eyes flicked from Vanessa's overly bright smile down to his daughter's trembling hands. He had noticed the way Lily shrank away whenever Vanessa moved too quickly.
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"She doesn't need discipline, Vanessa. She needs peace," Julian said, his voice dangerously low.
Elena caught Julian's eye for a fraction of a second. A silent message passed between them. The trap was set. Vanessa thought she was winning Julian's heart, completely unaware that the nanny she despised was recording every single move.
