At that time, Hayden had already died.
As a soul, he had witnessed the events unfold. He had seen Lily's meteoric rise to fame through short videos and how it had captivated Morgan's twisted imagination.
Dressed in a medieval gown, Lily had looked stunning, and it had been an allure that Morgan couldn't resist.
This time, however, things would be different.
Hayden had agreed to Aaron's request to promote Stonybrook's tourism, but he had a larger goal in mind. He wanted to ensure that the Sterling family lost this valuable opportunity for growth.
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Lily lay on her bed late into the night, scrolling through the latest viral videos. One, in particular, caught her attention—it was from Hayden's company.
"This concept is brilliant," she muttered, her excitement growing.
"Christina's natural presence combined with this creative direction is a perfect match."
Her eyes lit up with inspiration. "If only I could make videos like this. It would be amazing!"
To Lily, originality didn't matter as long as the views and followers rolled in. Success was measured in numbers, not ethics.
Suddenly, her phone buzzed with a new text message. It was a message from Christina.
"I'll agree to your request, but once I give you the video, don't contact me again. I want nothing to do with this anymore. As for the one million dollars, keep it. I don't need it."
Lily's lips curled into a smug smile.
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